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Pro Cycling

Vos vs Armitstead headlines next Manchester track Revolution 2

Olympic road race rematch to take centre stage at December 1st track meet The crowd at the second round of this seasons Revolution track series, at the Manchester Velodrome on December 1st, will be treated to a rematch between the […]

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

Gesink considering Giro d’Italia debut in 2013

Different approach for Dutch climber? Robert Gesink has joined the list of big names who could end up disputing the Tour of Italy next season, with the Rabobank rider considering joining the likes of Bradley Wiggins in the pre-Tour event. […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Giro d'Italia, Pro Cycling,

Freire speaks out about doping in cycling, says riders are ultimately responsible

“If many had thought like me, cycling would be different” The recently-retired Oscar Freire has spoken of his disappointment with the Armstrong case and the way it has affected how cycling is perceived, saying that those who dope have made […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Head of American Cycling Group calls for American cycling to lead the anti-doping fight

Armstrong revelations threaten “American cycling’s credibility,” says David Chauner David Chauner, Managing Partner of the American Cycling Group (ACG), has called upon American cycling to lead the way in the fight against doping. In an open letter, Chauner – who […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

MPCC calls on tougher anti-doping stance from several stakeholders in cycling

Membership now up to eleven teams, organisation calls on more to join Confirming the addition of several new teams as members, the MPCC (Movement for a Credible Cycling) has called on teams, WADA, the UCI and the race organisers to […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Moreno Moser: “To win the Giro would be something very important and meaningful”

Italian neo-pro looking to emulate his legendary uncle after an outstanding debut season Moreno Moser (Liquigas-Cannondale) would like to emulate his legendary uncle Francesco and win the Giro d’Italia some day, tuttobiciweb.if reports. The 21-year-old neo-pro was speaking on Radio […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Giro d'Italia, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Pro Cycling, Tour de France, Vuelta a España,

Giro d’Italia to start in Ireland in 2014?

Grand Tour cycling could return to northern European island Fourteen years after the Tour de France started in Dublin, a plan to host the beginning of the 2014 Giro d’italia in Ireland is currently being considered by officials in Northern […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Giro d'Italia, Pro Cycling,

Sven Nys declared fit for Koppenbergcross after Plzeň crash

“The pain in my private parts is as good as gone,” says Belgian champion Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet-Euphony) has declared himself fully recovered from his crash in Sunday’s cyclocross World Cup race in Plzeň, Czech Republic, and ready for Thursday’s Koppenbergcross, […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling,

McConvey moving on from An Post Sean Kelly squad, searching for new team

Former mountain bike rider looking to further his road career The 24 year old Irish rider Connor McConvey is searching for a new team after his time with the An Post Grant Thornton Sean Kelly setup has drawn to a […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Dowsett moves to Movistar from Team Sky

National TT title holder goes to Spanish team Double British time trial champion Alex Dowsett is leaving Team Sky after two years with the team, signing a contract to compete with the Movistar squad in 2013. The Essex rider has […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Factor Superbike Interview: Designer Steve Domahidy speaks about innovative machine

Production version of 001 SuperBike to launch in January “The challenge with the new Factor was to keep the innovative design elements but also keep the end price down to one that consumers could agree with,” Steve Domahidy, chief designer […]

Author: Lee Rodgers Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, Tech News,

Wiggins wins Velo d’Or trophy for 2012

Voeckler lands French title for third consecutive year Joining past Tour victors such as Miguel Indurain, Jan Ullrich, Marco Pantani and Alberto Contador, Bradley Wiggins has secured the Velo d’Or trophy after his overall success in the Tour de France. […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

De Jongh speaks about turning to doping in letter of admission

“This admission has been a big shock to my girlfriend, family and friends” Confirmed today as leaving Team Sky as a result of the zero tolerance policy to past transgressions as regards doping substances, directeur sportif Steven de Jongh has […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

De Jongh leaves Sky over doping admission

Directeur sportif exits team due to past transgression In the wake of the departure of Bobby Julich and Sean Yates, another member of the Team Sky management team is departing the squad. Directeur sportif Steven de Jongh has admitted using […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

UCI releases sporting criterion ranking for 2013 WorldTour applications

Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank’s place in danger with Alberto Contador’s points not counting The International Cycling Union (UCI) has released it assessment of the sporting criterion for the registration of teams in the 2013 WorldTour, which is the first stage in […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

“Four or five” businesses in negotiation to replace Rabobank at WorldTour team

High interest in Dutch “white jersey” team from potential sponsors The Rabobank team has already been in negotiations with “four or five” potential replacements for its name sponsor in 2013, and could be set to announce a new deal soon, […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Lampre-ISD confirms the signing of sprinter Roberto Ferrari

Lombard rider relishes step up to WorldTour team and the chance to ride with Alessandro Petacchi Lampre-ISD has today confirmed what has been an open secret since the summer, in that Roberto Ferrari will join the blue-fuchsia team – which […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Right to Play announces 2013 bike ride from the Tour to London

300 mile charity challenge to set out from Tours after the finish of Tour de France stage 12 Right to Play has released the details of its 2013 charity bike ride, which will set out from a stage of the […]

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

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