Emma Pooley Interview: Former world TT champion and Flèche Wallonne winner to target important events in 2014
With PhD almost completed, Briton will knuckle down again as part of Lotto Belisol team Regarded for several years as one of the top riders in women’s road racing, Emma Pooley voluntarily took a slight step back in 2013 when […]
Armstrong aiming to have Qui Tam case dismissed over claims that investigators leaked information
Former pro rider battling to avoid off multi-million dollar payout Currently trying to fend off a looming Qui Tam case which could see he and others forced to pay up to 100 million dollars in damages, Lance Armstrong and his […]
“Yellow Flou” team preparing to start again with “public clarity” in 2014
Italians returning to the “foundations of the team” after scandals of this year The Vini Fantini-Selle Italia team will return in 2014, initially known as “Yellow Flou” – or “Giallo Fluo” in Italian – as negotiations with potential name sponsors […]
100 Tours, 100 Tales extract – the 1925 race, Pelissier’s revolt and Bottecchia’s triumph
“The day will arrive when someone will put lead in our pockets because we’ve found that God made man too light” Detailing countless anecdotes, nuggets of information and snippets of trivia about the riders and the racing from 100 editions […]
Mikel Nieve: “Everything will be new for me at Sky”
Spanish rider prepares for his first season at British team after an entire career at Euskaltel Mikel Nieve is preparing himself for an entirely different way of life as he joins Team Sky, having ridden for Euskaltel-Euskadi for his entire […]
Mitchell Docker and Leigh Howard extend with Orica-GreenEdge for two more years
Both Australians confirmed with squad through 2015 Mitchell Docker and Leigh Howard have both extended their contracts with Orica-GreenEdge for another two years, the team has announced. Both Australian riders have been part of the Australian ProTeam since its inception […]
Drapac Pro Cycling secures Santos Tour Down Under wildcard with ProConti registration
Australian team to ride its first ever WorldTour event Drapac Professional Cycling was one of 16 teams to have its Professional Continental registration confirmed by the International Cycling Union (UCI) yesterday, making it the only Australian team in the sport’s […]
Tour de France race leader Impey inks three year contract extension with Orica GreenEdge
White believes South African rider will continue to improve Ending a season where he became the first South African to ever lead the Tour de France, Daryl Impey has inked a new three year contract with the Orica GreenEdge team […]
Tom Boonen: “That cobbled stage to Arenberg would be something for me”
Belgian Classics king considers a return to the Tour de France after two-year absence After his Omega Pharma-Quick Step team manager Patrick Lefevere stated last month that Tom Boonen was considering a return to the Tour de France, the former […]
Cavendish reveals fallout with Yates while part of Team Sky’s 2012 Tour de France team
Feels that Froome didn’t deliberately attack Wiggins during race More details have emerged about Mark Cavendish’s lack of satisfaction during his time with Team Sky, with the Briton opening up about the isolation he felt during the 2012 Tour de […]