Two year ban requested for Ballan over Mantova doping case
Lengthy suspensions sought for doctors Nigrelli and Bonazzi Alesandro Ballan’s long-running implication in the Mantova doping affair is moving closer to a conclusion, with prosecutors from the Italian Olympic Committee CONI requesting a two year ban for the BMC Racing […]
Trofeo Binda organiser confirms March 30th date despite Gent-Wevelgem clash
Italian World Cup race to be held as planned, but calls for more thought in calendar preparation Cycling Sport Promotion, the organiser of the Trofeo Alfredo Binda World Cup race has confirmed that it will stick to its allotted date […]
UCI and WADA agree “broad terms” of inquiry into cycling’s historical doping problem
Brian Cookson meets with John Fahey at World Conference on Doping in Sport International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson has met with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president John Fahey to agree the “broad terms under which the UCI will […]
Cookson states progress is being made with WADA over truth and reconciliation commission
UCI president believes investigation into doping will start early next year Seven and a half weeks after he was elected UCI President, Brian Cookson has confirmed that the planned Truth and Reconciliation Commission is moving closer, with talks on the […]
Chris Froome: "There is still a lot of good that can be done through what [Armstrong] has to say.”
Tour champion feels that full disclosure from disgraced American “can put the story to bed” While he says he has no sympathy for the plight of Lance Armstrong, Tour de France champion Chris Froome feels that cycling can gain from […]
At least five WorldTour teams plus tough route for 2014 Tour de Langkawi
Course details launched for 2.HC-ranked Malaysian race Confirming that the Saxo Bank team will line out in next year’s race, the organisers of the Tour de Langkawi have confirmed to VeloNation that at least four other WorldTour teams will be […]
British criterium champion Barnes, Laws and three others complete women’s UnitedHealthcare team
New squad will debut in 2014, joining existing men’s squad Following on from the July announcement that UnitedHealthcare would set up a professional women’s team for 2014 and a later confirmation that riders such as Giro d’Italia champion Mara Abbott, […]
Niyonshuti defies expectations with early return to racing, will lead MTN Qhuekba in Tour of Rwanda
Home tour to mark competitive return for rider who suffered deep vein thrombosis after a flight Showing a faster-than-expected recovery from a serious medical condition he suffered earlier this year, Adrien Niyonshuti will return to competition ahead of schedule when […]
Tracey Gaudry: “The rise of women’s cycling must involve everybody”
New UCI vice-president outlines her vision for the future of the female sport Following the election of Brian Cookson to the position of International Cycling Union (UCI) president in September, the UCI’s management committee appointed Australian Tracey Gaudry as one […]
Still no contract for 2011 Vuelta a España winner Juanjo Cobo
Time running out for Spaniard It’s been two quiet seasons since Juanjo Cobo won the Vuelta a España and now, with his Movistar team not willing to renew his contract, the 32 year old rider is hoping that he won’t […]