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Pro Cycling

Incoming WADA president Reedie says hair sample analysis could be added to anti-doping testing

Method would greatly increase window of detection Previously reliant on urine or blood samples, WADA’s arsenal against doping in sport could be expanded in the future to potentially include hair analysis. Sir Craig Reedie, the incoming WADA president, said that […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Nine new signings for Garmin-Sharp team, youngest-ever roster in 2014

Those coming on board include Jelte Slagter, Norman Hansen, Acevedo, Gaimon, Cardoso and others Finalising what will be the youngest lineup in the team’s history, the Garmin Sharp squad today announced the composition of the 2014 team, with nine new […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Belkin Procycling planning to have a number of changing co-sponsors in 2014

New financial model would take advantage of international calendar Although teams in the past have had temporary secondary sponsors for races such as the Tour de France, the Belkin Pro Cycling team is looking at taking this a step further, […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Team Colombia ends Camacho’s contract early, says rider accepts he hasn’t settled in

“He chose to race in Colombia next year, where he will be able to grow in technical and physical terms with less pressure on him” Team Colombia and the 2013 neo-pro Alexis Camacho have decided to end their association, with […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Multiple national masters’ champion LeDuc given two year ban for using cocktail of banned substances

In competition test from US masters showed presence of EPO, amphetamine and a steroid Testing positive for three separate banned products at the US masters’ road national championships on September 6th, the 62 year old amateur David LeDuc has been […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Luis Leon Sanchez to begin Caja Rural contract with La Tropicale Amissa Bongo in January

Spaniard eager to return to racing after limited programme in 2014 Naming the Tropicale Amissa Bongo as his first race of the year, Luis Leon Sanchez has said that he is eager and motivated to get back into competition soon, […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Boonen, Cavendish to get 2014 underway in Tour de San Luis

Belgian Classic specialist hoping for return to form after difficult 2013 season The Omega Pharma Quick Step team has selected three of its biggest names to compete in the season-opening Tour de San Luis in Argentina, with former world champions […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Hoste continues to insist upon his innocence after two year ban and 150,000 euro fine handed down

Former Classic specialist considering appeal of biological passport sanction Almost a full year after the UCI requested that the Belgian federation KBWB/RLVB open disciplinary proceedings against triple Tour of Flanders runner-up Leif Hoste for biological passport violations, the former pro […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Nys and Vanthourenhout switch to using Trek, world champion ends long association with Colnago

Crelan AA Drink Duo will help American bike manufacturer to develop cross products After using Colnago frames since he turned professional with the Rabobank team in 1998, Sven Nys’ long association with the brand is coming to an end. The […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling, Tech News,

Flèche Wallonne winner Moreno hit by car, but likely to only miss two days of training

Katusha rider’s bike absorbs much of the force of impact Flèche Wallonne champion and double Vuelta a España stage winner Dani Moreno is thanking his fortune after he escaped serious injury when being hit by a car yesterday. The Katusha […]

Author: car, but likely to only miss two days of training by Shane Stokes Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling,

Duarte to lead Team Colombia’s first participation in Tour de Langakwi

Former world espoir champion a likely overall GC contender due to inclusion of Genting Highlands climb Hoping to be selected for the Giro d’Italia, the Colombia team will send one of its top leaders to the Tour de Langakwi in […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de Langkawi,

Superprestige: Sven Nys wins under the lights for the fifth time

World champion pays tribute to his Colnago on his final race on the Italian marque Sven Nys (Crelan-KDL) took an emotional fifth victory in the traditional floodlit race around the streets and playing fields of Diegem, the sixth race in […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Video: Brian Cookson says restoring credibility of cycling is most important priority

UCI president outlines what he sees as the most crucial steps for the sport Commenting after three months in office as UCI president, Brian Cookson has said that the early feedback from many within the sport has been that change […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Video,

Bettini quits as Italy’s national coach, has been in initial talks with team of Fernando Alonso

Former world and Olympic champion ready to try something new Double world champion Paolo Bettini is set to leave his position as the Italian national coach, with a place with the planned team of Fernando Alonso looking likely to be […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Moritz Milatz video interview: BMC Racing Team MTB rider riding cross to prepare for 2014 season

Former European champion speaks about structured preparation Riding cross races as preparation for the upcoming season, the BMC Mountainbike Racing Team rider Moritz Milatz competed in the Run and Bike in Reute, Germany last week. After finishing fifth in the […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video,

UCI inspecting Richmond courses for 2015 world road race championships

Announcement of courses could come in next three months, collegiate championships as dry run The races are over a year and a half away but a tryout of the course for the 2015 world road race championships in Richmond is […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, World Championships,

Zdeněk Štybar gets his win at the Bredene cyclocross

Czech champion outsprints Rob Peeters in changeable conditions Halfway through his brief 2013/14 cyclocross season, Zdeněk Štybar (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) has got what he missed out on last winter: a win in an international competition. The Czech champion outsprinted Belgian […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Egoi Martinez faces retirement, says cycling has given far more to him than it has taken away

“I know I have to put an end to this stage in order to focus on another stage of my life” Left stranded by the breakup of the Euskaltel Euskadi season, the Spanish rider Egoi Martinez has accepted that the […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

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