Fröhlinger unhappy despite decent start into season during Mallorca Challenge
Skil Shimano rider disapproves of race radio ban, cites safety problems Johannes Fröhlinger had a decent start to the season with his new Skil Shimano team. He was 11th in the Trofeo Magalluf – Palmanova and 12th in the Trofeo […]
Protest against Großglockner toll for bike riders successful
Efforts to five-euro fee canned after thousands protest online The protest against the planned five-euro fee for riding a bicycle up the Großglockner pass in the Austrian Alps was successful. In just a few days over 2000 signatures had been […]
WADA chief confirms that Agency won’t appeal Dimitrij Ovtcharov’s Clenbuterol case dismissal
Could ruling be relevant to Contador case? It’s uncertain as to whether this could have any impact on the Alberto Contador disciplinary proceedings, but WADA Director General David Howman has confirmed to VeloNation that the agency won’t appeal a surprising […]
Vaughters says Van Petegem’s experience will be ‘invaluable’
Garmin Cervélo chief explains signing Confirming today’s earlier news that Peter Van Petegem has signed a short-term contract with the Garmin-Cervélo Team, CEO Jonathan Vaughters has said that the former Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix winner will be a very […]
Guardini blasts to Tour of Qatar stage success, Renshaw seals overall victory
Van Avermaet and Bagdonas unsuccessful in final-day breakaway move Showing the same blistering speed which saw him win 50% of the stages in the recent Tour de Langkawi, 21 year old Italian sprinter Andrea Guardini jetted to victory on the […]
Van Mol thanked by Quick Step sponsor for his warning over Ricco
Had urged team last summer not to sign Italian climber Quick Step team doctor Yvon Van Mol has received a thank you from the team sponsor Frans De Cock for the caution he urged last August in relation to Riccardo […]
Compton’s career boosted by move to Rabobank-Giant Offroad Team
New Zealand’s Rosara Joseph also signs contract Cyclo Cross world championship runner-up Katie Compton has received a boost to her career with the news that she has signed a two year contract with the Rabobank-Giant Offroad Team from this season […]
Van Petegem confirms he’ll take up Classics role with Garmin-Cervélo
Belgian will work with American ProTeam to boost chances of success Double Tour of Flanders winner Peter Van Petegem has confirmed that he will take up a temporary position with the Garmin-Cervélo team, seeking to aid the squad to land […]
Bad luck spoils chances for Oscar Freire in final day of Challenge Mallorca
Three-time World Champion spends day chasing off the back, still takes 2nd in bunch sprint Second place in a bunch sprint early in the year in Mallorca isn’t usually a time for too much frustration, but Rabobank’s triple World Championship […]
Alberto Losada breaks hand in final Challenge de Mallorca event
Expected to resume training on Wednesday Alberto Losada broke his hand during a heavy crash in the final event of the 2011 Challenge de Mallorca, Trofeo Magaluf-Palmanova. The Katusha rider was treated in the medical center in Barcelona. The operation […]