Gifted South African rider poised to step up a level next season One of the ‘hot properties’ of the 2012 season has come in from left field – Reinardt Janse van Rensburg hails from South Africa and has recently taken […]
Team reportedly had been accused of using corticosteroids during 2011 Tour Five months after a French prosecutor confirmed that an investigation had been opened into the Europcar team, leading to considerable negative headlines and publicity for the team immediately prior […]
Frenchman confirms Optum/Kelly Benefit Strategies and Plussbank BMC wish to come on board News that the Astana team is considering joining the Mouvement Pour un Cyclisme Crédible [Movement for a Credible Cycling/MPCC] took people by surprise yesterday, but the team’s […]
Belgian rider unimpressed by more relaxed whereabouts requirements for other sports Tom Boonen will follow the old adage about not changing a winning formula, with the Belgian saying that he will follow the same building up to the Classics in […]
Unnamed ‘senior Australian cycling figure’ implicated by Olympic silver medallist Cycling Australia has urged former top rider Martin Vinnicombe to cooperate with an investigation into doping in cycling, responding to the 1988 Olympic kilo silver medallist’s assertions that a current […]
Optum Pro Cycling rider argues the case for a cleaner future Now 27 years of age and approaching what should be his peak years as a rider, Jesse Anthony has said that he is determined to have a very big […]
Squad continues to prepare for important second year He’s achieved a lot of international coverage as a track racer but Juan Estaban Arango will seek to also perform strongly on the road next season when he lines out in the […]
“I think it is an important thing to do… to send an important signal,” says Giuseppe Martinelli Astana could be set to apply for membership of the Movement for Credible Cycling (MPCC), the team’s general manager, Giuseppe Martinelli has told […]
Home team safety net for Polish rider after he has no place in Saxo-Tinkoff’s 2013 plans Jarosłąw Marycz has signed a two year contract with CCC Polsat Polkowice, the Polish team has announced, and is to be a big part […]
Governing body states it’s too soon to know what teams will get the green light Commenting after media reports stating that Team Saxo – Tinkoff was set to lose its UCI ProTeam slot, the UCI has downplayed such predictions, saying […]
Near-total Cobbled Classics domination sees Belgian champion see off Philippe Gilbert Tom Boonen (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) saw off the challenge of World champion Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing) to win his fourth career Kristallenfiets (Crystal Bike) as the Belgian cyclist of […]
World champion’s training for 2013 started three weeks earlier than last year Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing) has pronounced himself hungry as he prepares for the 2013 season. The World champion, who finally took what many feel to be a long […]
Giant will provide equipment and clothing rather than becoming top backer Although it was confirmed today that Giant will not take up the option of becoming title sponsor of the former Rabobank team, the squad continues to speak to several […]
Slovakian champion’s green jersey to be included in auction in aid of Move To Improve Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) will be one of the big headline riders to be taking part in the Boonen and Friends Charity Cyclocross on December 1st, […]
Vacansoleil rider describes outcome as ‘a great load off my mind’ Five years after testing positive in an out of competition test carried out on September 26th 2007, the Belgian rider Bjorn Leukemans has been cleared of doping by the […]
Australian says he’s never used banned substances: ‘Such a different culture then compared to now’ After a debut season with the Sky team where he mostly dedicated himself to helping other riders win, Richie Porte has said that he hopes […]
Tour of Portugal winner disappointed but believes there’s still time After one season with the UnitedHealthcare team, and despite a victory on stage seven of the Tour of Portugal, former world junior champion Kai Reus is without a contract for […]
Argos-Shimano tipped to edge out Danish team The official pronouncement is due to be released soon by the UCI but, according to reports, Alberto Contador’s Team Saxo-Tinkoff may have to rely on wildcard invites to get into major races in […]
