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Pro Cycling

German court rules Holczer must have known about doping on Gerolsteiner team

Judge throws out former team manager’s case against Stefan Schumacher Although he long claimed that he was running a clean team at Gerolsteiner and then, after it became clear that several of the riders had doped, insisted he didn’t know […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Tour of Austria stage winner Seeldraeyers left high and dry for 2014, no offers as yet

Belgian previously took best young rider award in Giro d’Italia and Paris-Nice, hoping for a contract Although he won two stages, took the points and mountains classifications and finished third overall in this year’s Tour of Austria, Kevin Seeldraeyers is […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Stage one and two locations released for women’s Tour of Britain

The Tour to include visits to Oundle, Northampton, Hinckley and Bedford next May Following on from the news earlier this month that the planned women’s Tour of Britain has been awarded UCI 2.1 status for year one, more details have […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Rémy Di Gregorio returns to the peloton in 2014 with La Pomme Marseille

French rider cleared of possession of doping products but takes a step down to former team Rémy Di Gregorio will be rejoining the French peloton next season, having been cleared of possession of doping products in April of this year, […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Tony Martin undergoes successful wrist surgery to fix 2012 Tour de France injury

World time trial champion able to continue training with cycling-specific cast Tony Martin (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) has successfully undergone off-season surgery on his left wrist, to finally fix the injury he sustained in the 2012 Tour de France, his team […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling,

Trek Factory Racing confirms Danilo Hondo, Giacomo Nizzolo and Calvin Watson for 2014

Two more from RadioShack-Leopard stable, plus up-and-coming 20-year-old Aussie for new WorldTour team Trek Factory Racing has confirmed the signing of Danilo Hondo, Giacomo Nizzolo and Calvin Watson for its 2014 squad. Hondo and Nizzolo are yet more riders from […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Endure: Ballet in the Mud – new book and photo exhibition document 2013 USA Cycling cross championships

Sport feted in striking collaboration between writer and photographers A celebration of the skill, slog and difficulty of cyclo cross racing and the hardships that participants undergo in the course of the sport will be documented in a new book […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling,

Eisenga believes Cookson’s presidency will be positive for cycling’s future

AIGCP chief emphasises need for various stakeholders in sport to all pull together AIGCP managing director Luuc Eisenga has said that he believes that Brian Cookson’s election should continue to help the sport along the right road, suggesting that the […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Bos victory ensures nine Belkin stage wins from nine in Tour of Hainan, Hofland takes final overall victory

Dutch team crushes rivals in 2.HC event The Belkin team has completed its dominance of the Tour of Hainan today, with Theo Bos taking the final stage and ensuring that the squad clocked up all nine stages in the 2.HC […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Sprinting specialist Lobato signs three year deal with Movistar team

Andalucian rider gets vote of confidence after solid Tour de France debut Left stranded when the Euskaltel Euskadi team lost its sponsors and a rescue deal with Fernando Alonso fell through, Juanjo Lobato has been given a lifeline by the […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Australian MTB champion Mullens turning pro with Wiggle Honda

Road career beckons for Australian rider Multiple Australian national champion Peta Mullens has taken the decision to turn pro for the 2014 season, and will join the Wiggle Honda team in order to boost double world champion Giorgia Bronzini’s chances […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Meeusen making strides with Ruddervoorde third place

Albert says he’s not currently able to win races Tom Meeusen (Telenet-Fidea) has struggled off-and-on recently with occasional stomach problems and lack of confidence, back luck and bad form. But a third place finish in the opening round of the […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Cyclocross, Pro Cycling,

Porte believes he can challenge for Giro win and be strong in support of Froome in the Tour de France

Wants to try to take another Paris-Nice title next season Although recent years have tended to show that being in strong form in both the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France are very difficult for riders to achieve, Richie […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Giro d'Italia, Paris-Nice, Pro Cycling,

Belkin domination continues in Tour of Hainan as team clocks up eighth consecutive stage win

Hofland triumphs in Danzhou, poised to take final overall victory The Belkin Pro Cycling team has continued a stunning run of success in the Tour of Hainan, with overall leader Moreno Hofland clocking up what was his team’s eighth and […]

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

Vantornout pulls away late to win Hansgrohe Superprestige

Wyman dominates in Ruddervoorde with three Brits in top four Klaas Vantornout (Sunweb-Napoleon Games) took a few seconds on the final lap to get enough distance on world champion Sven Nys (Crelan-KDL) and Tom Meeusen (Telenet-Fidea), winning the opening round […]

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

Florencio explains narrowing of Iliac artery has forced his retirement, will take up a sporting director role with Katusha

Operation was possible, but Spanish rider believes risks are too great to continue in the sport The 2006 Clásica de San Sebastián winner Xavier Florencio has explained his decision to retire at 33 years of age, saying that the necessity […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling,

Cyclocross World Cup: Lars van der Haar goes two from two in Tábor

Netherlands champion outsprints Philipp Walsleben despite mid-race crash Lars van der Haar (Rabobank) took his second victory in the 2013/14 cyclocross World Cup, in Tábor, Czech Republic, to maintain his perfect record in the season-long competition. The Netherlands champion, who […]

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

Ryan Mullen interview: Espoir Chrono des Nations winner believes he can continue his rapid progression in 2014

European track championship medals also encouraging for first year under 23 rider Identified as one of the big young talents by his results this year, Under 23 Chrono des Nations winner Ryan Mullen has said that he is looking forward […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: 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”