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Pro Cycling

Robbie McEwen Video: On-bike action from Japan Cup criterium

Australian returns to racing and shows he’s still got ample speed He officially retired several months ago but Robbie McEwen pinned on a race number again on Saturday and showed that he’s still got a considerable amount of oomph when […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Video,

Ashenden states the UCI’s anti-doping fight doesn’t have the same impetus as before

Anti-doping scientist warns that more needs to be done Previously part of the UCI’s biological passport expert panel, Michael Ashenden has criticised the governing body for what he said is a loss of momentum of late. The Australian anti-doping researcher […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Bagdonas and Iglinskiy boost Ag2r La Mondiale’s WorldTour prospects

Additions to team increase points total in advance of UCI teams decision The Ag2r La Mondiale team has ensured it is in a better position to secure a WorldTour licence for 2013 after signing two solid riders for the 2013 […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Gilbert says cycling is not the only sport with doping problems

World Champ says evidence against Armstrong should have come out sooner World Champion Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing Team) has told Euronews that he considers it a shame the doping allegations and evidence during the Lance Armstrong era was not made […]

Author: Xylon van Eyck Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Saxo Bank success in Japan Cup as Marycz solos to criterium victory

Farewell victory at end of three seasons with team, Pole heads elsewhere for 2013 One day before the Japan Cup road race, Saxo Bank Tinkoff Bank rider Jaroslaw Marycz soloed to a fine win in the warm-up criterium. The Polish […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Bassons misses post-race test and is handed one year ban

Rider had withdrawn before end of race, states he was not told in time that his name was randomly selected Thirteen years after he spoke out against doping in the 1999 Tour de France, earning the ire of Lance Armstrong […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Denifl talks about leaving Vacansoleil-DCM for new Swiss project IAM Cycling

Austrian describes it as unlucky as this is his fourth team in four years Stefan Denifl is joining his fourth team in as many years in 2013. The Vacansoleil-DCM rider, who previously rode with the Cervélo TestTeam and Leopard Trek, […]

Author: Xylon van Eyck Categories: Pro Cycling,

No confession from Armstrong during Livestrong speech

Texan: “I’ve been better, but I’ve also been worse.” Lance Armstrong made his first public speech on Friday night since evidence of his doping past was sent to the UCI and made public by the US Anti-Doping Agency. The Texan […]

Author: Xylon van Eyck Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Italian cycling mourns as “Lion of Flanders” Fiorenzo Magni dies aged 91

“Third man” of the Coppi-Bartali era passes away in his sleep Amid the chaos of past and present doping scandals, Italian cycling mourns the passing of a legend today with the news that Fiorenzo Magni died lastnight, according to la […]

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

Rabobank ‘white jersey’ support will see pro teams continue next season

Financial obligations to be met despite sponsor’s withdrawal from cycling Assuaging fears that Rabobank’s announced withdrawal as sponsor for its cycling teams would lead to widespread unemployment amongst riders and staff concerned, the bank has said that it will honour […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Rabobank stuns cycling with sudden withdrawal from the sport

Seventeen years of sponsorship come to an abrupt end In what is a major shock for the world of cycling, one of the sport’s longest-running sponsors Rabobank has abruptly announced that it will quit its backing of both its men’s […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

USA Cycling drops Lance Armstrong’s name from junior road race series

Oakley acknowledges strength of evidence against Armstrong but won’t act yet In what is yet another example of cycling entities pulling back from the under-fire Texan, USA Cycling has announced that it has renamed the Lance Armstrong Junior Race Series […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

SKINS chairman Fuller calls on McQuaid to act decisively over doping scandal or resign

Industry figure says UCI is ‘at the precipice of universal disgrace’ In what is an all-guns-blazing open letter directed at Pat McQuaid, the chairman of one of the companies backing several cycling teams and federations has called on him to […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Lotto and Belisol companies reiterate support for cycling and pushing for a clean sport

“Sponsors who believe in the future should not look back on yesterday” Reacting to today’s news that the Rabobank company is withdrawing its title sponsorship from the eponymous cycling team due to the Lance Armstrong/US Postal Service case, two backers […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Phinney sets Paris-Roubaix as top goal for 2013

American rider lays out targets and assesses current season He’s stepped up a level in his second pro season and now an older, more experienced and more confident Taylor Phinney is ready for what he hopes will be a very […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Paris-Roubaix, Pro Cycling,

UCI confirms Armstrong/USADA decision will be announced on Monday

Quick decision reached on whether or not case will be appealed to CAS Cycling’s governing body the UCI has come to a relatively quick decision in relation to the Lance Armstrong doping case, revealing that it will announce its intention […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Giant considering taking over as name-sponsor of Rabobank team

Taiwanese bike company may be about to step up commitment to save Dutch team Giant Bicycles is considering taking over as the name-sponsor of the Rabobank team after the shock decision of the Dutch bank to pull out at the […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Bernhard Eisel extends with Team Sky through 2015

Mark Cavendish’s “minder” stays put as Manx Missile departs for Omega Pharma-Quick Step Sky Procycling has announced that Bernhard Eisel has extended his contract with the team until the end of 2015, which means that the Austrian will not be […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

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