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Pro Cycling

Meares wins Opperman medal, confirms she’ll defend Olympic gold in Rio 2016

Gerrans takes SMS Elite road cyclist prize at Australian Cyclist of the Year awards in Sydney At the end of a stunning season when she became Olympic, world and Australian champion in events on the track, Anna Meares’ achievements saw […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Specialized-lululemon confirms line up for 2013

Largely unchanged roster for second season of American team Specialized-lululemon has announced a largely unchanged line up for 2013, which will be the American women’s team’s second in the pro peloton. The team – which grew out of the ashes […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Sutton making steady progress in recovery from concussion

Fractured cheekbone will require surgery One day after a crash which led to head injuries, slight bleeding on the brain and temporary memory loss, British Cycling and Team Sky head coach Shane Sutton looks set to be released from hospital […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling,

Lotto Belisol says MPCC membership is signal that it wants to be part of ‘new way of thinking’

“The time for words should be over, they should be transformed into actions” Commenting on the team’s recent decision to join the Movement Pour un Cyclisme Crédible (Movement for a Credible Cycling), Lotto Belisol sport manager Mark Sergeant has said […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Lampre signs Croatian Durasek for 2013

Yet another new name on board for Italian squad In the latest of several additions for next season, Lampre has announced another new signing as the team prepares for 2013. Added to the roster for the new season is 25 […]

Author: Xylon van Eyck Categories: Pro Cycling,

Shimano extends contract with Team Argos-Shimano

New two year deal struck with Japanese company Team Argos-Shimano today announced a contract extension with sponsor Shimano. The Japanese componenet manufacturer has extended its contract with the Dutch team for two more years, taking it until the end of […]

Author: Xylon van Eyck Categories: Pro Cycling,

Oakley to sponsor Tour de France after deal is struck

Former Armstrong backer reaches agreement with race Having ended its long sponsorship of Lance Armstrong after the UCI agreed that he was guilty of doping for much of his career, eyewear giant Oakley has said that it will channel sponsorship […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Tech News,

Concussion for British Cycling head coach Shane Sutton

Cycling crash sees Australian hospitalised Less than 24 hours after Bradley Wiggins was knocked off his bike and hospitalised with rib and hand injuries, British Cycling’s head coach Shane Sutton has been involved in an accident while cycling. He has […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling,

Kittel questions Astana ProTeam licence, states that he’d never race for team

German rider calls for cleaner future in sport German sprinter Marcel Kittel has spoken about the need for higher standards in sport, saying that cycling must embrace a cleaner setup if it is to move on from past problems. The […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Former Tour stage winner Jimmy Casper still left without a team for new season

Frenchman not ready to retire yet Jimmy Casper is left without a contract for 2013 but the Frenchman says he is still motivated to race and is searching for a team. Ag2r – La Mondiale has opted to not offer […]

Author: Xylon van Eyck Categories: Pro Cycling,

Oakley boss saddened by Armstrong, won’t ask him to return money

Eyewear company explains why they waited for UCI ruling Oakley chief executive Colin Baden has opened up about the Lance Armstrong saga, saying that it is “sad”. The sports eyewear company dropped Armstrong after the UCI ruled they would support […]

Author: Armstrong, won’t ask him to return money by Xylon van Eyck Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Bennett confirmed as staying with An Post Grant Thornton Sean Kelly team in 2013

Promising young Irish rider remains on board, as do McLaughlin and Downey Recovering from knee operations which he expects will resolve niggling issues which have affected him at times during the past two seasons, the promising young Irish rider Sam […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Emma Johansson signs for Orica-AIS for 2013

Swedish champion “is one of the top riders in the World” says manager Shane Bannan Emma Johansson has signed for Orica-AIS, the sister team to the men’s WorldTour Orica-GreenEdge outfit, for 2013, according to Eurosport.se. The Swedish champion has long […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Bradley Wiggins released from hospital with minor injuries from training crash

Tour de France winner suffered only bruises after being hit by car Bradley Wiggins (Team Sky) has been released from hospital and returned home, his team has confirmed. The Tour de France winner, and Olympic champion, was hit by a […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling,

Bradley Wiggins hospitalised after training crash

Tour de France winner reported to have injured ribs, hand and wrist after being hit by hit by white van Bradley Wiggins (Team Sky) has been hospitalised after being hit by a car while out training close to his home, […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling,

Bellis on lookout for new team and fresh chance in 2013

Manxman hoping for a slot as comeback continues Former world under 23 road race bronze medallist Jonny Bellis is looking for a new team for 2013, with the British rider hoping for some support in his ongoing bid to return […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Lampre-Merida and Lotto-Belisol confirmed for 2013 Tropicale Amissa Bongo

WorldTour teams’ participation increase the profile of Africa’s biggest race The organisers of the Tropicale Amissa Bongo have confirmed the participation of both the Lampre-Merida and Lotto-Belisol teams for the eighth edition between January 14th and 20th, 2013. The seven […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Bradley Wiggins: “I get incredibly angry when I'm accused of doping”

Tour de France winner says Armstrong “can get f***ed” if he doped during 2009/10 comeback With the recent history of cycling being steadily exposed as having been dominated by doping, Bradley Wiggins (Team Sky) – some would say naturally – […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

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