Dutch team insists it is committed to the biological passport Its rider today was confirmed as being the latest biological passport case in cycling, but Rabobank has said that it did what it could to ensure that Carlos Barredo had […]
“We all wish Mark the very best with his future ambitions,” says Dave Brailsford In a long drawn out transfer saga, almost as long as the one that saw him join Team Sky at the end of 2011, it has […]
Battle heats up in prestigious track race After three days of racing in the Amsterdam Velodrome, the overall classification is starting to shape up. Four pairs are within the same lap with Wim Stroetinga and Peter Schep as the new […]
2011 World champion to receive more support in Tour de France; reunited with Specialized bikes After months of speculation it has been finally confirmed that Mark Cavendish will join Omega Pharma-Quick Step on a three-year contract from 2013, according to […]
Dutchman denies saying there’s no evidence against Armstrong, journalists respond by printing SMS exchange Former UCI president Hein Verbruggen has said that the governing body is likely to reply late next week to USADA’s reasoned decision, which listed extensive evidence […]
Spaniard under investigation for suspected blood doping Sidelined since June because of doubts about his biological passport, Carlos Barredo has been informed by the UCI that a disciplinary procedure has been opened against him on the grounds of suspected blood […]
Dane rejoins Bjarne Riis after two years at Leopard Trek and RadioShack-Nissan Lars Michaelsen is to return to Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank as a directeur sportif from 2013, the Danish team has announced. The 43-year-old Dane was a rider at Bjarne […]
Belgian claims he will give a ‘balanced account’ at some future point Giving an update one day after Lance Armstrong lost several big sponsors over the USADA investigation, Johan Bruyneel has today indicated that he currently has no plans to […]
Gijs van Hoecke and Kenny de Ketele chasing hard Pim Ligthart and Michael Mørkøv consolidated their top position in the Amsterdam Six after the second night but Gijs van Hoecke and Kenny de Ketele are rapidly approaching the Dutch-Danish duo. […]
RadioShack, Anheuser-Busch and Giro also distance themselves from the meltdown Trek Bicycle Corporation has announced today that they are dropping sponsorship of embattled cyclist Lance Armstrong following its review of evidence the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) had released about the […]
British team reaffirms zero-tolerance anti-doping stance after recent embarrassments Having been embarrassed by Canadian rider Michael Barry’s confession of doping during his time on Lance Armstrong’s US Postal team, the employment of Belgian doctor Geert Leinders, as well as the […]
Garmin-Sharp rider now focussed on preparations for 2013 season Over a month after he crashed heavily in the Tour of Britain and sustained a head injury and a severe concussion, Tyler Farrar has been given the green light to resume […]
Castilla y León steps in to assure event threatened by Spain’s financial crisis The regional council of Castilla y León has stepped in to save the threatened 2014 World championships, to be held in the northwestern Spanish city of Ponferrada, […]
Venezuelan former Langkawi champion a new climber for “giallo-flou” team Farnese Vini-Selle Italia – which will become Vini Fantini-Selle Italia next year – has announced the signing of Jonathan Monsalve on a two-year contract. The 23-year-old Venezuelan, who won the […]
Electronics manufacturer follows Nike in cutting ties to Texan Following in the wake of today’s news that Nike has ended its long relationship with Lance Armstrong and the rider is stepping down as chairman of the Livestrong foundation, RadioShack has […]
German sprinter writes of his disgust over the extent of the Lance Armstrong doping conspiracy With many still preferring to stay silent, André Greipel (Lotto-Belisol) has become the latest rider to speak out over the Lance Armstrong scandal. On his […]
Lucinda Brand moves across from defunct AA Drink-Leontien.nl The Rabobank women’s team has announced the signing of United States champion Megan Guarnier for 2013, as the squad adds further strength around World champion Marianne Vos. In addition to Guarnier, 23-year-old […]
[UPDATED] Armstrong building to be renamed, long-term sponsorship comes to an abrupt end due to ‘seemingly insurmountable evidence’ Nike previously indicated that it would stick behind Lance Armstrong but, one week after USADA released evidence of widespread doping on the […]
