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Pro Cycling

Optum Pro Cycling p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies presents improved rosters for 2013

Strategic signings made by both men’s and women’s teams After a satisfying 2012 road season – and with a number of its riders currently racing cyclocross – Optum Pro Cycling presented by Kelly Benefit Strategies has announced its men’s and […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

IOC awaits formal UCI sanction before deciding on Armstrong’s bronze medal

Disgraced former rider holds onto his Sydney third place, for now at least The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it must wait until Lance Armstrong has been formally sanctioned by the International Cycling Union (UCI) before it can […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Doping, Olympics, Pro Cycling,

David George handed two year ban as a result of EPO positive

South African rider said he acted alone, undertakes to help plan SAIDS testing Former US Postal Service rider David George has been handed a two year ban from cycling as a result of the positive out of competition test sample […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Tropicale Amissa Bongo confirms 15 teams for 2013 race

Six professional teams face nine African nations in Gabon’s January event Organisers of the Tropicale Amissa Bongo have confirmed that 15 teams have been invited to the 2013 edition, which will run between January 14th to 20th, in the country […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Christina Watches licence application accepted by DCU after earlier concerns are addressed

UCI to make final decision on Continental licence for it and six other Danish teams Speculation that the Danish Cycling Union might not approve the licence application of the Christina Watches – Onfone team proved unfounded today when, after previously […]

Author: DCU after earlier concerns are addressed by VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

UCI independent review commission approaches Change Cycling Now group

Information sought by three-member panel investigating UCI’s role One day after the Change Cycling Now pressure group presented its charter, it has been contacted by the independent commission looking into the UCI’s actions during the Lance Armstrong era and during […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Rapha-Condor bids farewell to sponsor Sharp after three and a half years

British team to carry on regardless; electronics corporation to continue with Team Garmin Rapha-Condor has confirmed that it is to part company with co-sponsor Sharp at the end of 2012, after a three and a half year partnership. The Japanese […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Philippe Gilbert: “When you are successful, then everyone is your friend”

World champion launches new “rainbow season” book; speaks of criticism in tough early season Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing) has produced a new book, along with Le Soir journalist Stéphane Thirion, about his 2012 season. Entitled ‘Ma saison arc-en-ciel’ (My rainbow […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, World Championships,

Team Type 1 becomes Team Novo Nordisk, all-diabetic roster in 2013

More than half of the current team will leave due to new policy Months-long rumours that the Team Type 1 – Sanofi squad would be comprised entirely of diabetic riders from 2013 onwards were confirmed today when the team was […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

UCI initiates Stakeholder consultation process with riders, teams, organisers and more

Wants submissions by next Monday The UCI has contacted a range of organisations and groups in the sport in order to begin the previously-announced stakeholder consultation process which it states will help determine the path forward for cycling. The governing […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Jérémy Roy: “Which logo does the manufacturer put on our next year’s jersey?”

French rider impatient to know if FDJ will retain its place in the WorldTour for 2013 The International Cycling Union (UCI) has confirmed just eight teams for the 2013 WorldTour, and Jérémy Roy (FDJ) is one rider that’s beginning to […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Change Cycling Now: Fuller claims fear kept riders and industry sponsors away

Bike Pure hails early progress of new pressure group Stating that he contacted approximately a dozen riders plus ten industry sponsors to see if they would take part in the inaugural meeting of the Change Cycling Now movement, Jaimie Fuller […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Gerrans pinpoints winning third Jayco Herald Sun Tour title in early January as big goal

Howard focussing on Mitchelton Bay Cycling Classic Targeting the event during his buildup for the defence of his national road race title, Simon Gerrans has made clear that he wants to complete a hat-trick of victories in the early-season Jayco […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Giro Donne 2013 under threat as race organiser steps down

Women’s cycling could be set to lose its one “Grand Tour” Women’s cycling could be set to lose arguably the biggest stage race on its calendar in 2013 as the organiser of the last three editions of the Giro d’Italia […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Giro d'Italia, Pro Cycling,

Change Cycling Now Summit: Boyer and Vaughters deny tension

Duo speak of shared goals for future of cycling Following rumours of tension between the current and former presidents of the Association of Professional Cycling Groups (AIGCP) Jonathan Vaughters and Eric Boyer, the two have commented on the matter and […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Video: Kimmage on Change Cycling Now, UCI legal case, Armstrong verdict and more

“I always swore I’d never sue anybody, but I am prepared to make an exception for McQuaid and Verbruggen” Journalist and author Paul Kimmage has long been one of the loudest voices calling for change within the UCI and has […]

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

Only four weeks for witnesses to approach independent commission looking into UCI

Those with important information invited to come forward Three days after the composition of the commission to look into the UCI and its dealings with Lance Armstrong, the US Postal Service team and the issue of doping in cycling was […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Tour de Langkawi: Pierre Rolland fixes sights on stage win at Genting Highlands

Double Tour stage winner confirms intention to compete in Malaysia rather than Paris-Nice Winner atop Alpe d’Huez in the 2011 Tour de France and at La Toussuire/Les Sybelles this year, as well as tenth and eighth overall respectively, Pierre Rolland […]

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

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”