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Pro Cycling

Cyclocross World Cup: Niels Albert recaptures his World title form on the dunes of Koksijde

Francis Mourey wins the battle for second as former rainbow jersey dominates in the sand Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) recaptured the form that saw him take the second of his World titles on the dunes of Koksijde, Belgium, to win the […]

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

Bruyneel walking away from the sport: “I’ve made a decision that I’m pretty much done with cycling”

Belgian says he doesn’t see himself “as the devil,” claims he has been unfairly treated He’s got a long-overdue arbitration hearing in London next month but, perhaps fearful of the questions he might face plus the likelihood of a lifetime […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

World Cup Cyclocross: Compton wins fourth career Vlaamse Duinencross Koksijde

American returns to Europe and goes unchallenged in the sand, topping Cant and Harris Katie Compton (Trek Cyclocross Collective) returned to European cyclocross racing after nearly a month away, but she did not miss a beat, riding an early lead […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Gallery/video: Team Saxo Tinkoff trains in heat of Gran Canaria

Contador, Kreuziger, Roche and others working on initial conditioning while planning towards 2014 Back working hard after their end of season breaks, the riders of Team Saxo Tinkoff are currently clocking up the kilometres at a training camp in Gran […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Shelley Olds joins Women’s Yellow Fluo as Alé-Cipollini squad confirmed for 2014

American sprinter joins Italian team of Tatiana Guderzo The Women’s Yellow Flou team has been confirmed as Alé-Cipollini-Galassia for 2014, with the addition of American Shelley Olds to its predominantly Italian line up. The 33-year-old Massachusetts sprinter spent 2013 with […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Women’s Tour heads back east for Bury St Edmonds finish

Five day British race returns to the east coast for Suffolk final stage The Women’s Tour will return to the east of England for its final stage, between the port of Harwich, Essex, and the cathedral city of Bury St […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour of Britain,

Serious financial obstacle to races in France as police fees more than quadruple

Route du Sud organiser says Tour de France chief Prudhomme has highlighted the problem Taking over from André Masse as the president of the Route du Sud – Dépêche du Midi, Pierre Caubin has spoken about the big financial challenges […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Contador makes changes to schedule in aim to win 2014 Tour de France

Bigger training foundation and later start to racing key points in Spaniard’s bid to take third title Having failed to hit his usual peak this season and thus falling short in his key goal, the Tour de France, Alberto Contador […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Dan Martin video interview part I: Garmin-Sharp leader speaks at length about best ever year, concussion issues and more

Irishman increasingly confident after Liège, Catalunya and Tour de France success Looking back at the highs and lows of his 2013 season, Dan Martin has spoken in detail for the first time about the effects of the concussion he suffered […]

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

2014 Omega Pharma Quick Step team kit revealed

Black replaces blue and white on team jersey The Omega Pharma Quick Step team has unveiled a new look for 2014, with a black colour scheme being introduced to the kit and reworking the appearance of the team. The jersey […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Top lineup for Tour de San Luis as organisers confirm twelve WorldTour teams will take part

Less than two months to go until race start As the days tick down to the start of the new season, organisers of the Tour de San Luis have confirmed the strongest lineup yet for the Argentinean race, with no […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Lineup confirmed: Sagan, Moser, Basso and Viviani spearhead Cannondale Pro Cycling for 2014

King remains part of Italian WorldTour team Headlined by double Tour de France green jersey winner Peter Sagan, up and coming young rider Moreno Moser plus the former Giro d’Italia winner Ivan Basso, the Cannondale Pro Cycling team has unveiled […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Lefevere blocks Cavendish from track racing, says he is paid to compete on the road

Belgian manager believes velodrome too dangerous for his star sprinter Mark Cavendish’s chances of riding track at the Commonwealth Games and the Olympic Games have taken a knock after his Omega Pharma Quick Step team manager Patrick Lefevere has made […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Track,

Kenny van Hummel signs for Androni Giocattoli-Venezuela

Vacansoleil-DCM sprinter follows teammate Hoogerland to Italian squad Kenny van Hummel has signed a one-year contract with Androni Giocattoli-Venezuela, the Italian Professional Continental team has confirmed. The 31-year-old Dutch sprinter is the latest member of Vacansoleil-DCM to have found employment […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Sven Nys wins Kristallen Fiets as Belgian cyclist of 2013

Cyclocross World champion takes his second award after yet another dominant year Sven Nys (Crelan-KDL) has won the Kristallen Fiets for the second time in his career, as the outstanding Belgian cyclist of the year. The 37-year-old cyclocross World champion […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling,

Lance Armstrong settles out of court with Acceptance Insurance in civil fraud suit

Disgraced rider avoids going under oath as $3 million bonus is recovered Lance Armstrong has settled out of court at the eleventh hour with Acceptance Insurance, which had filed a civil fraud lawsuit against the disqualified Tour de France winner, […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Thomson out but MTN Qhubeka retains Tour of Rwanda lead after Meintjes wins stage three

Gifted young rider gives thoughts in post race video interview Overnight leader Jay Thomson today lost the race leader’s jersey he took on yesterday’s second stage of the Tour of Rwanda, suffering bad stomach problems last night and again today, […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Koppenberg takes centre stage in 2014 Ronde van Vlaanderen route

Legendary climb comes with just 45km to go; Paterberg still final slope in Vlaanderens Mooiste Flanders Classics, the organiser of the Ronde van Vlaanderen, has presented a much-changed route for the 2014 edition of the Classic Monument, to be run […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Spring Classics, Tour of Flanders,

Recent Interviews

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  • 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”