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Pro Cycling

André Greipel sprints to defend his People’s Choice Classic criterium title

German Gorilla powers to his third Down Under opener André Greipel (Lotto-Belisol) sprinted to victory on the streets of downtown Adelaide to take his third victory in the People’s Choice Classic criterium, the traditional precursor to the Santos Tour Down […]

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

Armstrong reactions: Triathletes and Gripper don’t want his return, Hammond speaks

Former USADA chief Madden backs suggestion attempt at $250,000 donation was made As the dust settles on the Oprah Winfrey interview with Lance Armstrong and his admission of long-term doping, reactions continue to come in from the sport of cycling […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

2013 Philadelphia International Cycling Championship Cancelled

Will work sponsorship efforts towards bringing the race back in 2014 Organizers of the Philadelphia International Cycling Championship have announced the 2013 edition of the event has been cancelled.  For decades the race has been a staple of American cycling […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Gilbert feeling ‘really confident’ heading into Santos Tour Down Under

World champion feeling good in People’s Choice Classic It’s as yet unclear as to what his goals are in the race but world road race champion Philippe Gilbert sounds very upbeat as he prepares for the start of the first […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Cyclocross World Cup: Martin Bina escapes in the Hoogerheide snow to take solo victory

Maiden World Cup for Czech rider; no Belgians on the podium; Niels Albert secures overall Martin Bina (CEZ Cyklo Team Tabor) shocked the big names of cyclocross as he escaped a group of favourites to take the GP Adrie van […]

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

Post Armstrong, USA Cycling calls on others with evidence to come forward now

“These overdue admissions, and the resulting public scrutiny, are an essential step” Reacting to Lance Armstrong’s long-overdue confession of doping on the Oprah Winfrey programme, USA Cycling has said that that and other admissions are essential for the sport in […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Women’s Cyclocross World Cup: Vos slides to WC finale in Hoogerheide

World champ rides away from Van Paassen, Ferrier-Bruneau takes third On a snow-packed course in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands, Marianne Vos rode away from countrywoman and trade team-mate Sanne Van Paassen (Rabobank-Liv Giant) to take the GP Adrie van der Poel, […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Rights purchased for planned ‘Cycle of Lies’ film about Armstrong

Movie will come after separate documentary by Oscar winner Alex Gibney With a Hollywood movie tipped to happen since the early 2000s, it finally looks like one or more films about Lance Armstrong’s life will make it to the big […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Omega Pharma-Quick Step, Lotto-Belisol and Katusha sending big names to San Luis

Mark Cavendish, Jurgen Van Den Broeck and Joaquim Rodríguez to start their 2013 seasons in Argentina Omega Pharma-Quick Step, Lotto-Belisol and Katusha have announced their teams for the Tour de San Luis, which starts in the central Argentinean province on […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Mark Cavendish: “Why are we carrying the can for Lance and his inner circle?”

Former World champion angered by Armstrong’s years of cheating tarnishing the current sport Having reacted angrily to being questioned about Lance Armstrong at the recent Omega Pharma-Quick Step team presentation, 2011 World champion Mark Cavendish has now directed his wrath […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Feature: Armstrong/Oprah Interview Day II – I had to tell the truth for my children

Transcript of part two; former pro on losing LiveStrong and $75 million, returning to racing and more Speaking to Oprah Winfrey last night as part of his admission of long term doping, an at-times emotional Lance Armstrong identified four main […]

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

UCI Track World Cup: The altitude of Aguascalientes sees a prestigious record broken

Another World-beating Chinese sprinter emerges in the rarified air The thin air of the Aguascalientes velodrome, in the altitude of central Mexico saw a new World Record set on the same track where the USA’s Sarah Hammer set her Individual […]

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

Amets Txurruka: “Never throw in the towel, you have to fight everyday”

“I am among those who prefer to attack from afar….the points system does not support this” Small in stature but big in chutzpah, Amets Txurruka will soon make his debut for Spanish continental squad Caja Rural, to which he transferred […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Pat McQuaid: “Lance Armstrong has confirmed there was no collusion or conspiracy”

UCI President welcomes disgraced rider’s confession; “cycling is a completely different sport today” International Cycling Union (UCI) President Pat McQuaid has officially welcomed the decision of Lance Armstrong to confess to doping during his seven years of Tour de France […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Feature: Armstrong admits doping to seven Tour wins, claims 2009 return was clean

Extensive account of what was said during part one of Winfrey confessional Admitting for the first time that he used a variety of banned substances during his career, including EPO, growth hormone, testosterone and blood transfusions, Lance Armstrong told Oprah […]

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

Hushovd, van Garderen opening for BMC Racing in Tour de San Luis

UnitedHealthcare, Vini Fantini name rosters for stage race BMC Racing springs two of its stars on the Tour de San Luis, which will feature a host of the sport’s biggest names in the seven-day race beginning on January 21st. Thor […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Pro Cycling,

Ben Swift dreams of 2014 Tour start on home roads

South Yorkshire native knows earning selection will be tough As details of the 2014 Tour de France start in Great Britain have emerged, they have no doubt piqued the interest of many British riders, amongst them 25-year-old sprinter Ben Swift […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Pro Cycling,

Sutton leaves head coach role with Team Sky, takes up performance advisor consultancy

Ellingworth steps up to performance manager slot Suggestions that Shane Sutton would be moving from his day to day role as head coach of Team Sky have been officially confirmed by that team today, with the announcement that he would […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Recent Interviews

  • Philip Lavery interview: Walking away from the sport, then getting a second chance
  • Matt Keenan Interview: The race through the eyes of a commentator
  • Bertine: New La Course race is ‘stepping stone towards a women’s Tour de France’
  • Court order in class action case compels Aaron Brown to provide full details of Kimmage defence fund
  • Sam Bennett Interview: I’d love to ride the Tour de France this year with NetApp Endura
  • Michele Acquarone interview part III: We were looking into a women’s Milan-Sanremo for 2015, Giro for 2017
  • Michele Acquarone Interview Part II: “The judge will decide who is right or wrong, but I am sure that I am right”
  • Michele Acquarone interview part I: Overlooking MTN Qhubeka was a major missed opportunity for the Giro d’Italia
  • Peter Stetina Interview: New BMC Racing Team signing shining in Tour de San Luis
  • Feature: Linus Gerdemann feeling good about his comeback to cycling – “I am optimistic…I think I can perform well”