Spaniard says he wants to return to racing as quickly as he can Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has said that he believes he will ultimately be cleared of the doping charges against him, and that he plans to […]
Australian changes around schedule to be fresh for July Former world champion Cadel Evans has decided to miss races such as the Tour Down Under and Giro d’Italia in order to ensure that he has the best possible chance of […]
Declarations will be welcomed by some, questioned by others Following a statement in Marca yesterday where Juan Carlos Castaño said he hoped things turned out well in the Alberto Contador case, the Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC) president has made a […]
Final outcome likely to drag on for months Depending on the outcome, it is possible that today’s request from the UCI to the Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC) to open disciplinary proceedings against Alberto Contador could be concluded by Christmas. According […]
Governing body insists Tour de France winner is not determined to be guilty at this point in time Following a long investigation of the circumstances of his positive test for Clenbuterol during this year’s Tour de France, the UCI has […]
Spanish federation president Castaño says he hopes that things ‘go well’ In what appears to be a case of looking at things in the best possible light, Alberto Contador’s spokesman Jacinto Vidarte has said that the rider and his support […]
Entrepreneur is behind team; also talks about Vuelta incident and Contador case There has been a long day and considerable mystery about what company is backing the new Luxembourg Pro Cycling Project. Several names have been floating around on the […]
Briton will drop the Giro d’Italia, take up altitude training No longer focussed exclusively on the Tour de France, Team Sky leader Bradley Wiggins has said that he will try to clock up strong showings in other races during the […]
Young Danish sprinter dreams of racing alongside Cavendish Danish sprinter Alex Rasmussen is hoping to make his debut at the Tour de France in July. He says that his chances of participating have increased thanks to his switch from team […]
Difficult balancing act to be in good shape for both Grand Tours After placing 17th in this year’s Tour de France and finishing as Team Sky’s best rider in Paris, Thomas Lofkvist is planning a different schedule for 2011. The […]
Two month bans for Bruyneel and Barredo RadioShack general manager Johan Bruyneel has been hit with a two month ban and a fine of 10,000 Swiss Francs (CHF) as a result of the jersey infringements during the 2010 Tour de […]
Corsica continues to push for 2013 start The Belgian city of Liège looks set to host the start of the 2012 Tour de France, marking the second time that the world’s biggest cycling race will begin there. According to RTBF.be, […]
Spanish Olympic Committee President gives his backing He’s provisionally suspended and his positive doping case is being investigated by the UCI and WADA, but Alberto Contador is receiving plenty of support back home. Elements of the Spanish media are portraying […]
Specific examples given of four cases where recommended testing was not carried out or significantly delayed Today’s publication of the World Anti Doping Agency’s Independent Observer report into anti-doping procedures at this year’s Tour de France has been largely approving […]
World champion sees new teammate Tyler Farrar as having a better chance Thor Hushovd (Cervélo TestTeam) has given up in the search for a third green points jersey at the Tour de France, according to wielerflits.nl. The newly crowned World […]
Tour fifth place negotiating contract extension but has other options Jurgen Van Den Broeck is looking to extend his contract with current team OmegaPharma-Lotto, his agent Jef Van Den Bosch told Het Nieuwsblad. The Tour de France fifth place’s current […]
Despite claims of Clenbuterol doping, Spanish Federation says Alberto Contador may race Spaniard Alberto Contador is free to race, says the Spanish federation, despite a positive anti-doping control from this year’s Tour de France. “We do not have any official […]
2006 Tour winner believes in Contador, criticizes UCI Contrary to earlier reports, Alberto Contador will not race in the second edition of the Criterium Ciudad de Oviedo on October 30. Contador’s press agent released a statement Friday night, saying that […]
