Sven Nys offered extension with Landbouwkrediet through 2014 but wants his friend to join him
Belgian cyclocross Kannibaal wants team to sign Sven Vanthourenhout Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet) may not be the dominant force that he was a few years ago, but the Kannibaal van Baal is still the biggest draw in cyclocross. The fact that […]
Pat McQuaid: “I think we can reduce the duration of the Giro and Vuelta"
UCI President sees future growth of cycling outside traditional European base Pat McQuaid, the President of the International Cycling Union (UCI), sees the future of cycling as a global one, even at the expense of its traditional heartland, he told […]
Top names in cycling pay tribute to Aldo Sassi
Italian coach passes away due to brain tumour Many well known riders from the world of cycling have been paying tribute to the Italian trainer Dr. Aldo Sassi, who succumbed to a brain tumour last night. Sassi had been ill […]
HTC-Highroad and other team kit leaked on internet
Sneak previews in advance of official team launches It’s hard to know if they are breaking a team embargo or doing so with the blessing of their management, but several leaks of team clothing have been distributed via social media. […]
Fuentes reported as threatening to reveal doping in football
Spanish doctor claims innocence, then makes what may be a veiled threat It’s not directly related to cycling, but controversial doctor Eufemiano Fuentes may be attempting to prevent investigators from digging too deeply into his affairs by threatening to reveal […]
Pegasus Sports owner Chris White denies media reports team has collapsed
Says efforts are ongoing to ensure Australian team has a future As reported earlier on VeloNation.com, the Pegasus Sports team is not finished but still fighting to raise enough funding to secure UCI Pro Continental backing. The team confirmed this […]
Pegasus Sports fighting to get back on track after loss of big backer
Management working hard to resolve situation in advance of UCI deadline With the final UCI deadline for its Pro Continental team application coming this Wednesday, the Pegasus Sports management are talking with existing sponsors and others to try to make […]
Lars Boom reaffirms: "You will not see me at the World Championships."
Dutch talent shows well in Overijse, but promises that his goals will remain on the road Media and fans alike were treated to a great race at the Druivencross in Overijse, Belgium today. Sven Nys was at the top of […]
Fuentes reported as being charged with doping-related offences
Spaniard’s lawyer claims he did nothing wrong Although his lawyer is claiming he is innocent, Eufemiano Fuentes is reportedly one of six people who were charged with doping-related offences in Spain today. The controversial doctor was one of 14 people […]
Iljo Keisse: "I feel more and more like a doll in a puppet show."
Provisionally cleared Belgian not allowed to start in Manchester Is it a cliche at this point to say: the saga of Iljo Keisse continues? The case that was already an incredible story of back and forth months ago, took yet […]