New Year’s “Honneur” for Jeannie Longo-Ciprelli
Legendary woman cyclist receives promotion in the Commander of the Legion d’Honneur 2011 has started well for Jeannie Longo-Ciprelli, who has been promoted to “Commandeur” in the order of the Legion d’Honneur in the New Year awards in France, according […]
Richie Porte: “I’ve not f*$@ing cheated”
Latest Aussie star is fed up with being assumed a doper by fans and other riders 2010 was the year that saw Richie Porte (Saxo Bank-SunGard) burst onto the scene. In his first year with the ProTeam, the 25-year-old Australian […]
Merckx doubts Contador, believes in Gilbert and expects Schleck to win the Tour
Former world number one gives his thoughts heading into a new season Belgian legend Eddy Merckx previously stated that he hoped that Alberto Contador was innocent of doping, but now appears a little more doubtful about the Spaniard’s case. In […]
Bruyneel complains date of his suspension ‘makes no sense at all’
Comments after CAS refuses his appeal against February 1st start date Following the news that the Court of Arbitration for Sport had refused his appeal relating to his two month suspension, Team RadioShack general manager Johan Bruyneel has complained that […]
Florence to bid for 2014 Tour de France start
Gino Bartali’s family behind push for Grand Départ The city of Florence wants to host the start of the 2014 Tour de France in honour Gino Bartali. “It would be great if undertaking succeeds,” Andrea Bartali told Tuttobiciweb.com. “Besides honouring […]
Sven Nys wins his own “Grote Prijs” to take the GvA Trofee lead
Belgian champion escapes Zdenek Stybar on final lap to take his home race Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet) started the year in his accustomed fashion with victory in the race that is organised in his own honour, the Grote Prijs Sven Nys, […]
Raymond Impanis dies aged 85
Belgian classics star of the 1950’s is lost to the sport Raymond Impanis, a tough Flemish Classics specialist of the 1950s, has died, aged 85, after a long illness, according to Sporza. The former professional rider was born on October […]
Niels Albert won’t give it all in GP Sven Nys
2009 World champion wants to save himself for Belgian Championships Although he has won three races since Christmas, Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) will take the start of the GP Sven Nys on New Year’s Day looking for another; he will not […]
Team Geox seeks to solidify team morale with January training camp
Team seeks to start year off on a good note Following recent talk of rifts within the team management, sponsor dissatisfaction and a push to replace Mauro Gianetti as team manager, Team GEOX will hold a training camp in just […]
Thor Hushovd voted Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year
World champion number one in the eyes of his nation’s sports writers Thor Hushovd (Cervélo TestTeam) took one of the easiest victories of his highly successful 2010 as he was voted Sportsperson of the Year by Norwegian sports journalists, according […]