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Pro Cycling

Corporate investigators secured UCI’s computers minutes after Cookson was elected

Cookson: “They had to secure the computers. They took all the back-up tapes and all the IT stuff” Brian Cookson’s pledge to investigate the actions of the UCI and others during Lance Armstrong’s career saw the Briton move to shut […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Contador gives provisional thumbs up to Tour de France route

“I hope the route will go well for me. The most important thing are the legs and to arrive in form at the optimal moment.” He tried, he failed, he promised to come back again and win the race. Alberto […]

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

Amsterdam Six: Live video coverage from day three

Watch tonight’s action here After Monday’s big battle in the Amsterdam Six which resulted in Kenny De Ketele and Gijs Van Hoecke (Deelen Verswaren) opening a one point lead over Dutch rivals Nick Stöpler and Yoeri Havik (AA Drink), things […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Track, Video,

Cobbles in the Tour: Nine levels of Hell to pass through on the road to Yellow Heaven

15.4km of the Pavé du Nord to negotiate, but nothing as serious as first it appears The 2014 Tour de France route was announced today and features plenty of talking points, not least the inclusion of five summit finishes but […]

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

Cannondale parent company acquires majority share of ProTeam, ends Tinkoff negotiations

Immediate future looks secure for green team despite current lack of co-sponsor Dorel Industries, the parent company of Cannondale, has acquired a majority share of Cannondale Pro Cycling and its management company Brixia Sports. The Canadian company’s move appears to […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Great Britain sending ‘A’ squad to home World Cup in Manchester

Host nation buoyed by European Championship success Great Britain is sending one of its strongest possible squads to the first round of the UCI Track World Cup, in Manchester, England, between November first and third. As the host nation, all […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Track,

LeMond against reconciliation for Armstrong, believes he shouldn’t have any place in cycling

Greg LeMond has spoken out against any possible return of Lance Armstrong to cycling, saying that he believes that the Texan is such a negative influence on the sport that he should be kept outside of it. Armstrong is currently […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Amsterdam Six: Live video coverage from day two

Watch the battle on the boards as it plays out Yesterday’s opening day of the Amsterdam Six saw a ferocious battle between the Belgian pairing of Kenny De Ketele and Gijs Van Hoecke (Deelen Verswaren) and Dutch rivals Nick Stöpler […]

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

Tour de France set for a showdown in the Pyrénées in 2014

Five summit finishes and two flat time trials as the race pays tribute to the Great War On the eve of the official presentation of the 2014 Tour de France route, rumours of the likely course are abounding in the […]

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

Video Coverage of Amsterdam Six – Day One

De Ketele, Van Hoecke, Stöpler, Yoeri Havik and Kreder brothers amongst those battling it out One of the sport’s best track competitions is currently taking place in the Netherlands, with the Amsterdam Six playing out in front of passionate fans. […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Video,

John Lee Augustyn on his road back to the peloton: ‘At the moment I just feel really, really strong’

South African talks about his hip injury, tough times and getting back into shape Confirmed as heading back to the pro ranks after a year and a half on the sidelines, John Lee Augustyn has said that he is optimistic […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Classics contender Kump extends with Team Saxo Tinkoff

Slovenian rider gets vote of confidence from Riis after mixed 2013 season After netting second on stages of the Tour of Luxembourg and the Tour of Denmark plus fourth on a stage of the Eneco Tour, Marko Kump has been […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Augustyn secures second chance for pro career, signs with MTN Qhubeka

Talented South African returning to strong form after overcoming complications from hip resurfacing operation One of South Africa’s most talented riders, John Lee Augustyn, appears to be getting his pro career back on track after signing a contract to race […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Ryan Mullen and Owain Doull sign for An Post Chainreaction Sean Kelly team

Squad says goodbye to Sam Bennett, Niko Eeckhout and Ronan McLaughlin A day after he dominated the under 23 Chrono des Nations and further underlined the potential he showed with seventh place in the world under 23 TT championships in […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Fahey says WADA will compel sports to increase numbers of blood tests carried out

Departing WADA chief states that only four percent of tests are current done using blood Although blood tests are often far more effective than urine tests in anti-doping policing, WADA president John Fahey has warned that many sports are favouring […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Juul Jensen to race with Team Saxo Bank for two more years

“I know that with hard and dedicated work I can be a great helper to my teammates, but also get some results myself” Part of the team for the past two years, the young Dane Christopher Juul-Jensen has been confirmed […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Jurgen Van Den Broeck finally cleared to train after Tour de France crash

Belgian’s knee injury recovered enough to start preparations for 2014 Jurgen Van Den Broeck (Lotto-Belisol) has finally been cleared to resume training, almost four months after crashing out of the Tour de France, the 30-year-old Belgian announced on his Twitter […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling,

Ekimov insists that 34 year old Rodriguez can still win a Grand Tour

“Joaquim is at the peak of his form and consistent second, third and fourth places in Grand Tours only make him angrier” He’s been frustratingly close in the past, leading the Vuelta a España for much of last year’s race […]

Author: VeloN Categories: 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”