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Interviews

Cookson in contact with WADA over independent investigation into UCI

Gaudry says that independent anti-doping body is a priority and will be implemented as soon as possible Two weeks after he became the new UCI president, Brian Cookson has said that discussions have begun with the World Anti Doping Agency […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video,

Kimmage confirms Cookson is ending UCI legal action against him

“Brian has genuinely my best wishes that he can take the sport to where it needs to go” New UCI president Brian Cookson has contacted Paul Kimmage to tell the journalist that he is ending a legal action instigated against […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Martyn Irvine video interview: World scratch champion psyched by contract renewal, Giro d’Italia start in Ireland

Recovered from fracture, a repeat rainbow jersey is next big goal Having won a track world title and then suffered a fractured proximal femur one month later, Martyn Irvine had a real rollercoaster in 2013. Four weeks after becoming the […]

Author: contract renewal, Giro d’Italia start in Ireland by Shane Stokes Categories: Giro d'Italia, Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video,

Pozzovivo video: “I wish to upgrade my Giro classification”

Italian climber believes podium finish could be on the cards Winner of a stage in last year’s Giro and overall winner of the Giro del Trentino in the same year, climbing specialist Domenico Pozzovivo has said that he is gunning […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Giro d'Italia, Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video,

Cadel Evans video: I always felt like I had a lot more to give to the Giro

Australian rider wants to settle ‘unfinished business’ with race; Santos Tour Down Under may be on race programme Almost certainly missing next year’s Tour de France and thus focussing one hundred percent on winning the Giro d’Italia, Cadel Evans has […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Giro d'Italia, Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video,

Joaquim Rodriguez video: Lombardia victory helps me move on from the world championship

Spanish Katusha rider speaks after superb Classic win Joaquim Rodriguez has sought to play down his defeat to Rui Costa at the world road race championship, saying that while nothing would beat taking a world title, that his victory yesterday […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Giro di Lombardia, Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video,

Ed Beamon Interview: Why Champion System is folding and what happens next

Team’s general manager says he and the riders were left high and dry by late notice of team’s ending There have been whispers for several weeks that all may not be well with the Champion System team but it was […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Marco Pinotti blog: Time to bring my career to a close

It’s the right moment to stop and to do something new The world championships are over, the season is nearly finished and so too my career as a professional bike rider. I’ve been racing as a professional for fifteen years […]

Author: Marco Pinotti Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Linus Gerdemann video interview: German talent expecting big things after year out of cycling

“I am quite confident that it will be a successful story” He already signed a contract several weeks ago but Monday was an important moment for Linus Gerdemann and his new team. The German rider travelled to MTN Qhubeka’s Service […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video,

Video: Johansson and Ratto focus on future after netting medals in world road race championships

Riders were closest to a dominant Vos Medallists behind Marianne Vos Emma Johansson and Rosella Ratto are both looking towards the future and hoping to be able to take the rainbow jersey themselves in years to come. Johansson and Ratto […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video, World Championships,

Video: Rodriguez and Valverde face criticism over Spanish team tactics at world championship road race

Duo grilled over how and why they lost out on victory Facing questions which appeared insensitive at times, given the disappointment Joaquim Rodriguez showed on the podium, both he and Spanish team-mate Alejandro Valverde had to defend themselves in terms […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video, World Championships,

Rui Costa video: New world champion details the tactics which won him his rainbow jersey

“I just went hoping my legs wouldn’t fail me. They didn’t fail me” The new world road race champion Rui Costa has pledged to do his utmost to shine in the famous jersey, saying that he will do it justice […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video, World Championships,

Roche reacts to worlds disappointment, crash takes possible medal contender out of race

“Today, if you had any problems, you were gone” Both of Ireland’s captains started this morning determined to try to achieve a big performance, believing the punchy course would suit their strengths, but instead Nicolas Roche and Dan Martin each […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video, World Championships,

Video: Women’s world champion Marianne Vos speaks about history-equalling moment in Firenze

Dutchwoman discusses Cookson, MTB racing, difficulty of repeating a worlds win and more Defending her title in fine style in Saturday’s women’s road race championships, Marianne Vos has joined a very select group of riders who have managed to take […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video, World Championships,

Marco Pinotti Blog: Four big favourites for the worlds time trial, then the rest of us

I’m not sure if the Vuelta GC riders will perform at the worlds I’m lining out in the world time trial championships today feeling good about my form, but also aware that there are four riders who are the biggest […]

Author: Marco Pinotti Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, World Championships,

Brian Cookson Interview: UCI Presidential Candidate on Verbruggen, Armstrong, Breakaway Series and more

Brian Cookson has said that if he succeeds in winning a UCI presidential election which will take place in two days’ time in Florence, Italy, that he wants a full examination of the UCI’s past actions in relation to Lance […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Sean Kelly on Bennett: “I think he definitely has got something…already you can see that the talent is there”

An Post Chainreaction team chief believes Tour of Britain stage winner is ready to move to a bigger squad Although he stands to lose the rider from his An Post Chainreaction team if a new contract is found, Sean Kelly […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Hansen upbeat after seventh consecutive Grand Tour, but had hoped to achieve more in Vuelta

Video: “I think mentally the Grand Tours are very easy” Ninety two race days and over fourteen thousand kilometres covered, yet still not worn out. Having successfully finished the three Grand Tours in both 2012 and again this year, Australian […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video, Vuelta a España,

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