Scarponi sets sights on early season goal of Tirreno-Adriatico
Reconnaissance of Prati di Tivo climb hampered by snow Last year’s Giro d’Italia runner up Michele Scarponi is on course for a rematch with the rider who beat him in the Italian Grand Tour, Alberto Contador, in March’s Tirreno-Adriatico. Scarponi […]
Ivanov blames Tchmil for the end of his career
‘He has only two friends: Euro and dollar’ Former Amstel Gold victor Sergei Ivanov has voiced his dissatisfaction with former Katusha general manager Andrei Tchmil, saying that he effectively ended his career before the rider intended to hang up his […]
Jayco Bay Cycling Classic: Giacoppo beats Durbridge to grab top career victory
Gillow clocks up first win for GreenEDGE-AIS Beating a world champion to put further gloss on his win, Anthony Giacoppo was best on day three of the Jayco Bay Cycling Classic in Portarlington earlier today. The 25-year-old Bike Bug rider […]
Valverde confirmed as leading Movistar in Santos Tour Down Under
Race organiser believes he can contend for overall victory Following reports in recent days that Alejandro Valverde will make his competitive return in the Santos Tour Down Under, the race organisers have officially confirmed the Spaniard’s presence in the race. […]
Chloe Hosking apologises for language used in criticising Pat McQuaid
Australian stands behind sentiments but admits that comments were not all “that eloquent” over minimum wage for women issue Australian sprinter Chloe Hosking (Specialized-lululemon) has publicly acknowledged that her personal criticism of International Cycling Union (UCI) president Pat McQuaid, after […]
Lampre-ISD looking to build on strong 2011 season
Italian team flying to Australia this week; Alessandro Petacchi looking to be competitive in Tour Down Under Lampre-ISD is about to enter its eighth season in its current form, since the old Lampre team merged with Saeco in 2005, and […]
2012 Team kit: Official team shots of Contador and Saxo Bank team-mates
Gallery of new-look team clothing Two days into the new season, more photos of 2012 team kits continue to emerge. The Saxo Bank team of triple Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has been gradually releasing more images of its […]
1t4i eying Tour de France place
Dutch team missed out on WorldTour status by just four points but banking on potential of young riders The Project 1t4i team is looking at the 2012 season with the same ambition that it took on 2011. The Dutch team, […]
Ciolek, Boasson Hagen, Gerdemann and Dowsett early arrivals in Australia
Four jet in early for Santos Tour Down Under Two weeks remain until the start of the Santos Tour Down Under but the desire to build up some more pre-race miles and also to adjust to the scorching Australian temperatures […]
Travis Meyer on Australian road championships: ‘It is GreenEdge’s race to lose’
New Australian ProTeam will feature five former winners on Sunday Two years after he won the Australian road race championship, Travis Meyer will return to the event at the weekend determined that either he or another GreenEdge rider will come […]