WADA says it has a ‘positive relationship’ with Cookson, confirms Independent Commission talks
“We all agree that this must be open, transparent and independent in order to advance matters” Speaking after the first month of Brian Cookson’s presidency, the World Anti Doping Agency has confirmed that things have been harmonious with the new […]
Marchand to make new hour record attempt at 102 years of age
Frenchman continues to inspire and to astound scientists After previously setting marks for the hour record and 100 kilometres at over 100 years of age, French inspiration Robert Marchand is at it again; now almost 102 years old, he is […]
Tom Meeusen takes his “most beautiful” victory in a Koppenbergcross sprint finish
Helen Wyman leads from the front to take a third cobblestone in women’s race Tom Meeusen (Telenet-Fidea) took what he described as his “most beautiful” victory in the 2013 edition of the Koppenbergcross, on the eponymous Flemish climb in the […]
UCI disputes Rasmussen’s claim that he was below reticulocyte threshold during 2005 Tour de France
Maassen confirms that UCI contacted Rabobank to speak to team doctor Leinders during race Former Rabobank team manager Frans Maassen has provided partial confirmation of Michael Rasmussen’s claim this week that the UCI had known about suspect blood values during […]
Parisien questions claims by Hesjedal and Barry that they stopped doping years ago
“These are guys who have lied for about ten years and have decided to confess to doping after being exposed” Fellow Canadian rider Francois Parisien has expressed his frustration with the admission this week by Ryder Hesjedal plus the earlier […]
Report: Luis Leon Sanchez won’t be part of Movistar in 2014
Spanish team completes lineup with 27 riders, including Valverde and Quintana Rumoured a fortnight ago to be on the way to the Movistar squad, the anticipated move of Luis Leon Sanchez to the team now looks like it won’t happen. […]
Michele Scarponi joins Astana for 2014 on a one-year contract
2011 Giro d’Italia winner to lead Kazakh team in his home Grand Tour Michele Scarponi has signed a one-year contract with the Astana Pro Team for 2014, the Kazakh squad has confirmed. The 34-year-old Italian has been with Lampre-Merida since […]
Initial details of 2014 Tour de Suisse route released
Race concludes with mountain stages to Verbier and Saas-Fee Although the precise route is yet to be revealed, as well as many of the climbs and the precise distances, the organisers of the Tour de Suisse have announced the complete […]
Rasch to retire after 2014 Classics campaign, will become Sky directeur sportif then
“I plan to fight for my place up until Paris-Roubaix” He’s had a career shaped mainly by his riding for others and now Gabriel Rasch has been confirmed as a future directeur sportif for the Sky team, once again helping […]
Sven Nys: “The Koppenbergcross has stolen my heart”
Kannibaal aiming for incredible tenth victory on Flemish hill; Helen Wyman aiming for number three Sven Nys (Crelan-KDL) will start tomorrow’s Koppenbergcross in search of an incredible tenth victory in the race that is centred around one of Flanders’ most […]