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Pro Cycling

Armstrong steps down as chairman of Livestrong Foundation

Texan concedes doping charges risk damaging foundation’s fight against cancer In what is a reflection of the hammering his public image has taken in recent days plus the controversy which has emerged as a result of the USADA investigation into […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

IOC vice president Bach says Armstrong needs to ‘stop burying his head in the sand’

States decision about 2000 Olympic medal will be made in due course IOC vice president Thomas Bach has called on Lance Armstrong to admit doping during his career, saying that he believes the American and cycling itself would benefit from […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Contract-less Juan José Haedo wants to stay in Europe for another four years

Argentinean sprinter in negotiations with Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank and others for 2013 season Juan José Haedo’s six-year stay with Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank is coming to a close, and the Argentinean sprinter has yet to secure a deal for next season. […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Omega Pharma-Quick Step terminates Levi Leipheimer’s contract after USADA revelations

American’s public statement cited as reason by Belgian team Omega Pharma-Quick Step has terminated its contract with Levi Leipheimer, less than one year into the two-year deal. The almost 39-year-old American was one of eleven former teammates of Lance Armstrong […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Frank Schleck awaiting outcome after anti-doping hearing in Luxembourg

RadioShack Nissan rider sounding optimistic Sidelined from competition ever since he tested positive during the Tour de France, Frank Schleck faces a further wait before he finds out the repercussions of that test. The RadioShack Nissan rider yesterday appeared before […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Motivated Hushovd wants to compete for four more seasons

34 year old BMC Racing Team rider still focused on winning Paris-Roubaix He’s had the toughest season of his career, with long periods off the bike and a few low-key races, but Thor Hushovd has recovered his motivation and plans […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Injury, Paris-Roubaix, Pro Cycling,

Ligthart and Mørkøv lead Amsterdam Six

Racing begins, Ligthart unaffected thus far from Tour of Beijing jet lag Pim Ligthart and Michael Mørkøv lead the Amsterdam Six after one night of racing. Ligthart, who returned from Beijing on Sunday evening, was happy. “It’s in the middle […]

Author: José Been Categories: Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results, Track,

Taylor Phinney Interview: Getting the pill culture out of the sport

Young American says that he too was a USPS fan growing up, is also demoralised by USADA findings It’s a tough time for cycling after the USADA revelations, and no more so than for the American scene; Lance Armstrong, the […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Jacques Janse van Rensburg and four others re-sign for Team MTN-Qhubeka for 2013

South African team continues to build roster for expected Pro Continental debut Having announced a range of new additions to the team as it prepares to step up to the Pro Continental level, the South African MTN Qhubeka squad has […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Fabian Cancellara: “I think I might even skip the next Tour”

No prologue offers Swiss time trial champion little of his usual motivation Fabian Cancellara (RadioShack-Nissan) may miss next year’s Tour de France as he looks to make up for the disappointments of 2012, according to Het Nieuwsblad. The Swiss time […]

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

Mark Cavendish visits Right to Play projects in Tanzania

Former World champion sees charity’s work for himself in east Africa As speculation continues over which team he will be riding for in 2013, 2011 World champion Mark Cavendish (Team Sky) has visited some Right to Play projects in the […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Tour de France presentation to be streamed live on October 24th

Rumours abound about details of 100th race which starts in Corsica for the first time Fans all over the World will be able to watch the presentation of the 100th Tour de France live on October 24th, as race organiser […]

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

Liggett admits he now finds it very difficult not to believe Armstrong took drugs

Four Corners programme raises questions about Armstrong and UCI He’s been one of Lance Armstrong’s staunchest supporters over the years, commentating on his Tour de France successes and also defending him in multiple interviews, but veteran broadcaster Phil Liggett has […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Oakley standing behind Armstrong for now

Eyewear company said it must wait for a guilty verdict before changing its position One of Lance Armstrong’s longest-running sponsors Oakley has stated that it is continuing to support the Texan, but has appeared to leave the door open to […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Final WorldTour standings sees victory go to Rodriguez, Sky and Spain

Very little change after Tour of Beijing The outcome was already known due to neither rider’s participation in the Tour of Beijing, but now it has become official after the publication of the final rankings in the series: Joaquim Rodriguez […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Niels Albert solos to a close victory in the GP Mario De Clercq

Kevin Pauwels just four seconds behind World champion and takes lead in bpost bank trofee Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) gradually his opponents off his wheel to take victory in the GP Mario De Clercq, the the first round of the bpost […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Pound says it’s not credible that the UCI didn’t know about Armstrong’s doping

Current WADA director general Howman also raises questions Former WADA president Richard Pound has said that he believes the UCI was aware of doping by Lance Armstrong and his US Postal Service team, but failed to act on it. “It […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Pinotti making good progress in recovery, returning to road training soon

Italian determined to target 2013 worlds after near miss this year BMC Racing Team rider Marco Pinotti has confirmed he is making steady progress in his recovery from the crash which cost him a shot at a world time trial […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Injury, Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Recent Interviews

  • Philip Lavery interview: Walking away from the sport, then getting a second chance
  • Matt Keenan Interview: The race through the eyes of a commentator
  • Bertine: New La Course race is ‘stepping stone towards a women’s Tour de France’
  • Court order in class action case compels Aaron Brown to provide full details of Kimmage defence fund
  • Sam Bennett Interview: I’d love to ride the Tour de France this year with NetApp Endura
  • Michele Acquarone interview part III: We were looking into a women’s Milan-Sanremo for 2015, Giro for 2017
  • Michele Acquarone Interview Part II: “The judge will decide who is right or wrong, but I am sure that I am right”
  • Michele Acquarone interview part I: Overlooking MTN Qhubeka was a major missed opportunity for the Giro d’Italia
  • Peter Stetina Interview: New BMC Racing Team signing shining in Tour de San Luis
  • Feature: Linus Gerdemann feeling good about his comeback to cycling – “I am optimistic…I think I can perform well”