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Pro Cycling

Details of year long, three million Swiss franc investigation into doping, Armstrong and the UCI unveiled by the CIRC

Sanctions may be reduced or waived for those who cooperate Emphasising the need to examine the past in order to secure a better future for the sport, the Cycling Independent Reform Commission president Dick Marty said Tuesday that the body’s […]

Author: the CIRC by VeloN Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Tour of Qatar likely a two horse race between Terpstra and Boonen

Roelandts losing hope that he can win race Although third-placed rider Jurgen Roelandts reduced his deficit by one second to twenty seconds on today’s fourth stage of the Tour of Qatar, the Lotto Belisol rider appears increasingly resigned to fighting […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour of Qatar,

Dubai Tour victor Phinney chasing time trial win in Tour of the Mediterranean

Hushovd pinpoints targets for French event On a morale high after taking his first general classification success of his pro career, Taylor Phinney has now focused his sights on trying to win the time trial at the upcoming Tour of […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Cancellara pinpoints fatigue from Dubai Tour as reason for fourth place in Qatar time trial

Swiss one of few riders to do both events: ‘I think my normal power was missing’ Riding the Tour of Qatar as one of a very small number of riders who also competed in the preceding Dubai Tour, Fabian Cancellara […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour of Qatar,

Tour of Qatar: Hepburn edges out Boom as Terpstra solidifies race lead

Cancellara finishes just off podium in race against the clock Weeks after taking the Australian time trial championships, Michael Hepburn provided further confirmation of his continued evolution in this area when he sped home quickest of several big names in […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results, Tour of Qatar,

Olivier Kaisen forced to quit cycling due to heart problem

“I’d have loved to race a few years more, but I have to listen to my body and respect the conclusion of the doctors” Several weeks after the Australian Will Walker was forced to retire from cycling due to the […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling,

Bleak day for IAM Cycling and BMC Racing Team at Tour of Qatar

Both squads miss out on crucial break, reset ambitions for remaining stages Two of the teams who were gunning for a high overall finish in this year’s Tour of Qatar saw their chances go up on smoke on today’s second […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour of Qatar,

Boonen clocks up first win of the year as Omega Pharma Quick Step take control of Tour of Qatar

Terpstra retains race leader’s jersey, big names such as Cancellara out of contention Twenty four hours after Niki Terpstra took Omega Pharma Quick Step’s first road race win of the 2014 season, Tom Boonen followed that up with more success […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results, Tour of Qatar,

Gilbert states he’d favour victory in Milan-Sanremo over Liège-Bastogne-Liège

No Ronde van Vlaanderen for Belgian rider Although he lives next to the course of Liège-Bastogne-Liège and it is consequently seen as his home race, Philippe Gilbert has made clear that in terms of priorities, taking his first Milan Sanremo […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Milan-Sanremo, Pro Cycling, Tour of Flanders,

Meintjes adds South African road race title to worlds under 23 silver medal

MTN Qhubeka rider triumphs as mechanical sees Impey loses chance in two man sprint After finishing second in the world under 23 championship last September, Louis Meintjes provided further proof of his ability when he won the South African Elite […]

Author: VeloN Categories: National Championships, Pro Cycling,

Bennett upbeat as he gets pro career off to a fine start, ends day one of Tour of Qatar as best young rider

“To get up on a stage would be nice…that’s the aim” He’s already posted notice of his talent via his Tour of Britain display, where he won a stage and finished second on two others behind Gerald Ciolek and Mark […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour of Qatar,

Terpstra takes early honours in Tour of Qatar; Dutchman notches up first win for Omega Pharma team

Break holds off peloton to the line Taking up where it left off last year when Mark Cavendish won four stages plus the overall classification, the Omega Pharma Quick Step team showed that the Manxman’s absence this time round from […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results, Tour of Qatar,

Jayco Herald Sun Tour: Clarke takes final victory after last stage is cancelled

Australian rider hoping to get further opportunities from Orica GreenEdge this season The 2012 Vuelta a España stage winner and King of the Mountains Simon Clarke has added another good UCI result to his palmares, with the Orica GreenEdge rider […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Matt Keenan Interview: The race through the eyes of a commentator

The Aussie broadcaster also gives some of his predictions for the season To the novice who doesn’t understand the sport, a cycling race might not always make sense when watching it on TV. It’s like watching a chess match when […]

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

McCarthy takes penultimate stage of Jayco Herald Sun Tour

Clarke to battle for final race victory in Arthur’s Seat climb Former Australian junior road race champion Robert John McCarthy came of age Saturday when he sped to a bunch sprint victory at the Jayco Herald Sun Tour. The nineteen […]

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

Cavendish rues misfortune on final stage of Dubai Tour, head to head with Kittel doesn’t happen

Renshaw nets second amid confusion In a humorous exchange on Twitter yesterday evening Mark Cavendish asked to join in with Marcel Kittel and roommate Koen de Kort, who were playing video games in their hotel room at the Dubai Tour. […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Phinney seals final overall victory in Dubai Tour, Kittel nabs third stage win

American rider says BMC Racing Team ‘is on the cusp of something great’ in 2014 Taylor Phinney took his best early season result to date today when he maintained his advantage in the Dubai Tour and won the first-ever edition […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Gilbert ‘very motivated’ to begin racing in Tour of Qatar, says winter training went very well

Belgian believes he could return to his top form Having waited until now to start his 2014 season, Philippe Gilbert will get things underway tomorrow on stage one of the Tour of Qatar. The BMC Racing Team rider told Le […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour of Qatar,

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”