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Pro Cycling

Eurobike: SRAM and Zipp, Santini SMS and fi’zi:k all present new products for 2013

Red now fits 32 sprocket, World’s fastest disc, cool summer threads and upgraded saddles Still happy with the 2012 iteration of its top Red groupset, the big headline for SRAM is the rollout of the mid-cage WiFLi rear derailleur that […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Tech News,

Vuelta a España: Steve Cummings wins the pursuit into Ferrol

Holds off Meyer and Flecha from the break for biggest career win Steve Cummings (BMC Racing) stole one for the breakaway in stage 13 of the Vuelta a España, making a late move out of his final six-man group and […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results, Vuelta a España,

World Ports Classic: Boonen blasts home on stage one

First race lead for Belgian champ Although he downplayed his favourite status in the days leading up to the race, the first stage of the inaugural World Ports Classic was taken today by Tom Boonen. The Belgian champion finished off […]

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

Lieuwe Westra Interview: Tour of Denmark winner speaks about superb season

“I rode the best time trial of my life” After a string of second places in stage races during 2012 – Paris-Nice, the Three days of De Panne and the Tour of Belgium – Vacansoleil-DCM’s ‘chrono man’ Lieuwe Westra finally […]

Author: Ed Hood Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Andy Schleck finally due to return to racing in nine days’ time

Luxembourg rider had been out of action for nearly three months Andy Schleck’s push to come back from serious injury moves to the next step on September 9th when he finally makes his return to competition in the GP Fourmies […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling,

Liggett generates controversy with claims Armstrong investigation witnesses were bribed

Veteran broadcaster faulted after comments on South African talk show Longtime cycling commentator Phil Liggett has generated controversy and come under criticism from many on Twitter today over an interview describing USADA as a ‘nefarious local drugs agency’ and alleging […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Giro Toscana: Giorgia Bronzini sprints to win stage one in Viareggio

World champion building for another World title defence; Marta Tagliaferro into pink Giorgia Bronzini (Diadora-Pasta Zara) won the first stage of the Premondiale Giro Toscana-Memorial Michela Fanini between Porcari and Viareggio in a bunch sprint. The World champion was by […]

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

Vuelta a España: Rodriguez scoops second stage win with powerful finishing surge

Katusha rider extends lead, Contador second and gains time on others Catalan climber Joaquim Rodriguez used his trademark explosive finish to dominate the short, brutally-steep climb to Mirador de Ézaro, hitting the line alone and fortifying his grip on the […]

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

Eurobike: Giro presents Taylor Phinney’s shoes and Marianne Vos' helmet

WorldTour and Olympic proven products on the way for 2013 Giro has gone back to the future with some very classic looking, yet highly technical products, which have been featured in some of the year’s top races. Put yourself in […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Tech News,

Eurobike: Cipollini goes OO7, Sidi goes to the Wire, and more…

The first part of what’s new at Europe’s biggest show With product launches getting earlier every year, not all of the new stuff at Eurobike is as new as its presented. There are still plenty of things seeing the light […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Tech News,

Team Sky to wear Rapha from 2013 in four-year deal

London-based brand to supply clothing on and off the bike; confirms Rapha-Condor to continue Team Sky will be outfitted by London-based clothing brand Rapha Performance Roadwear from next year, the team has announced. The London-based brand, best known for its […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Former Geox-TMC team owners awarded €6.3 million in Swiss federal court

2011 Vuelta a España-winning team wins case over unpaid sponsorship Just over ten months after the Geox-TMC team began to unravel when the first of those two title sponsors walked away, the management company of the squad has announced that […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Giro Toscana: Annemiek van Vleuten takes night prologue in Campo Bisenzio

Dutch rouleur takes first pink jersey following post-Olympic break Annemiek van Vleuten (Rabobank) won the opening evening prologue of the Premondiale Giro Toscana- Memorial Michela Fanini, on the streets of Campo Bisenzio. The Dutch rouleur, having returned from a post-Olympic […]

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

Vuelta a España: Teams react to Pontevedra time trial

Froome, Valverde, Meyer, Martin, Gesink, Mollema, Gilbert, Monfort and more on the TT Vuelta a España Stage 11: Cambados – Pontevedra (39.4km) 1, Fredrik Kessiakoff (Astana Pro Team) 39.4 kilometres in 52 mins 36 secs 2, Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Pro Cycling, Vuelta a España,

A big victory for Rodriguez in hanging onto Vuelta red jersey

Time trial wrap-up: Contador in solid shape with mountains to decide final standings Instead of providing a clearer picture of the general classification in the Vuelta a España, Wednesday’s time trial only solidified the fact that the race is between […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Pro Cycling, Vuelta a España,

Fränk Schleck appears at disciplinary hearing for Tour de France positive test

Luxembourg rider facing possible disciplinary action after July 14 control finds diuretic Fränk Schleck (Radioshack-Nissan) appeared at a disciplinary hearing in front of the Luxembourg cycling federation today to discuss the topic of his positive test turned in after a […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Vuelta a España: Kessiakoff holds off Contador in Pontevedra

General classification on a knife edge after time trial Grabbing the provisional lead early on and then watching all the big guns come and go without breaking his time, Astana’s Fredrik Kessiakoff pulled off his second big time trial win […]

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

Danish Cycling Union shocked after board member tests positive

Svenningsen resigns from national federation after three banned substances detected Having taken a tough line in the past on anti-doping matters involving Michael Rasmussen and others, the Danish Cycling Union has been put in the embarrassing position of one of […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

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