Theo Bos takes windy Tour of Oman opener
Former track World champion gets first win on his return to Rabobank Theo Bos (Rabobank) won the first stage of this year’s Tour of Oman between Al Sawadi and Al Seeb in a bunch sprint. The former track World champion […]
Fedor Den Hertog Tribute: Another cycling great passes away
Dutchman took Tour and Vuelta stages during pro career Less than a month after the death of Peter Post, Dutch cycling has lost another of its ‘Greats’ with the news that Fedor Den Hertog succumbed on Saturday 12th February, after […]
Taylor Phinney to make professional debut in Oman; targeting time trial stage
20-year-old American part of strong classics-style team for Middle Eastern race Taylor Phinney will make his professional debut for the BMC Racing Team at this week’s Tour of Oman. The 20-year-old American was scheduled to start at last week’s Tour […]
Eddy Merckx spreads the message of cycling to the kids of Oman
Cycling’s biggest legend seeks to inspire the next generation ahead of Middle Eastern race Cycling legend Eddy Merckx has been spreading the message of cycling in the Middle East, meeting up for a ride with 25 local school children in […]
Sixteen teams announced for Critérium International
Race organiser ASO confirms invitations for the mini Tour de France Race organiser ASO has announced the list of sixteen teams that have been invited to this year’s Critérium International. The eightieth edition of the two-day, three stage, race will […]
Sébastien Rosseler is doubtful of his form ahead of the classics
January illness could have ruined RadioShack rider’s spring campaign Sébastien Rosseler (RadioShack) is counting the cost of having fallen ill in early January, according to Sporza. The Belgian rider missed the Santos Tour Down Under and is finding his form […]
Michael Mørkøv hoping to develop further in the mountains
Danish track star hopes to be a stage race contender His third consecutive win at the Copenhagen Six Days, with log time track partner and former Saxo Bank teammate Alex Rasmussen, closed a successful winter on the track for Michael […]
Frank Schleck’s Luxembourg champion’s jersey may have to be redesigned
Push underway for more traditional design The Federation of the Sport of Cycling in Luxembourg (FSCL) is reportedly concerned about the design of Team Leopard’s national championship jersey of Frank Schleck, and could be looking into requiring the rider to […]
Spanish media: Tour de France winner Contador almost certainly cleared of Clenbuterol doping charges by national federation RFEC
Rider could return to racing immediately, but CAS appeal thought likely Although the official decision is thought likely to be announced tomorrow, various Spanish media sources are reporting as a near-certainty that Alberto Contador won’t be sanctioned over his positive […]
Menchov says that he doesn’t want to be promoted to second overall in Tour de France
Russian says new result would be valueless if Contador is disqualified With the decision of the RFEC Competition Committee coming today or tomorrow, the cycling world will very soon learn what sanction will be handed down to Alberto Contador. Regardless […]