Opportunity for British champion on first day one sprint stage in half a century Mark Cavendish (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) has had his red, white and blue banded British champion’s jersey for less than a week, but is already looking to […]
Rider takes national under 23 time trial and road race after signing deal Following a strong ride in the Tour of Slovakia plus a very successful national championship campaign, the Androni Venezuela team has given the young rider Yonder Godoy […]
ASO confirms Texan has not been asked to attend Although he finished the 1995 Tour de France and therefore is eligible for inclusion in the final day ceremony honouring those who have competed the Tour, Lance Armstrong has not been […]
Argos-Shimano’s German sprinters anxious to put new techniques into action on stage one Argos-Shimano’s German sprinters, Marcel Kittel and John Degenkolb, have declared themselves “100 percent ready” and “really excited” respectively, ahead of Saturday’s Tour de France start. The two […]
Austrian consolation for Norwegian champion after Tour de France disappointment After the disappointment of missing out on BMC Racing’s Tour de France team, Thor Hushovd will have to consolation of debuting his new Norwegian champion’s jersey at the Österreich-Rundfahrt, the […]
Irish riders planning on continuing to race well this season and into 2014 Having both successfully defended the Irish road race championship titles they took last year, Matt Brammeier and Melanie Spath are aiming to ride strongly for the remainder […]
Agency contradicts McQuaid’s assertion that Cookson’s proposal is impossible The World Anti Doping Agency has countered a claim made yesterday by Pat McQuaid, in which he said that Brian Cookson was incorrect in promising a fully independent anti-doping agency to […]
UCI presidential candidate claims he represents credibility, trust and change Responding to the attacking press release issued yesterday by current UCI president Pat McQuaid, election rival Brian Cookson has said that the tone of that statement backs up what he […]
US bike company to “create a new team” based on existing squad in 2014 US bike manufacturer Trek has announced that, confirming recent rumours, it has bought out the WorldTour license of the RadioShack-Leopard team from its holding company Leopard […]
Focus on GC and hilly stages sees Farrar and Zabriskie miss out on selection Featuring several riders capable of targeting stage wins plus high overall finishes, the Garmin Sharp team for the Tour de France will be based around the […]
Spaniard believes he’s in a position to fight Chris Froome and others for Tour de France victory Although he acknowledges that Chris Froome is the rider to beat in this year’s Tour de France, Alberto Contador has spoken optimistically about […]
Former pro steps back after reports of EPO positive during 1998 Tour de France Former Tour de France yellow jersey wearer Cedric Vasseur has been confirmed as replacing Laurent Jalabert as a consultant during this year’s race, and will take […]
Team says it will weigh up its future after missing out on wildcard slot Using the points clocked up this year to make an argument that it has been unfairly excluded from the Tour of Denmark, the Christina Watches team […]
With no true leader, French continental team will look for opportunities in breaks The French continental squad Sojasun got a wildcard invitation to the Tour de France again, and this time around, Stephane Heulot’s team will be throwing all caution […]
CCC Polsat Polkowice, Colombia and NetApp-Endura invited along with Polish National Team With the race just over one month away, the organisers of the Tour of Poland have announced the four teams that have been handed wild card invitations to […]
Incumbent president calls for challenger to explain key pledges made A day after presidential challenger Brian Cookson released his election Manifesto, International Cycling Union (UCI) incumbent Pat McQuaid has come out fighting with a challenge to the Englishman to explain […]
“I arrive in very good condition and I am looking forward to the start” Previously second overall in the Giro d’Italia and twice third in the Vuelta a España, Joaquim Rodriguez believes that a podium finish is possible in the […]
Former Tour de France king of the mountains considering appeal Michael Rasmussen’s attempt to increase the €700,000 euro damages awarded to him in 2008 has backfired, with the former professional rider losing in his claim for €5 million today. Rasmussen, […]
