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Jack Bobridge beats Chris Boardman’s “unbeatable” pursuit record

Australian does what no one thought possible under new regulations Jack Bobridge has done what everyone considered impossible and beaten Chris Boardman’s 15-year-old record in the individual pursuit. The South Australian posted a time of 4:10.534, knocking more than half […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: National Championships, Pro Cycling, Track,

German Six Day scene may see revival

Two new events planned in Cologne and Hannover The German Six Day racing circuit was dying quickly in the last few years. Prestigious events in Stuttgart, Munich and Dortmund were stopped after spectators stayed home. This is about to change, […]

Author: Bjorn Haake Categories: Pro Cycling, Track,

Berlin Six Day to celebrate 100th anniversary, future assured until at least 2017

Jan Ullrich and Andreas Klöden to serve as Guests of Honor Starting in just over a week, the Berlin Six Day will celebrate its 100th running when the racing begins on January 27th. The triumphant anniversary will be attended by […]

Author: Jered Gruber Categories: Pro Cycling, Track,

World records ratified for Sarah Hammer and US team pursuit squad

Hammer’s coach and husband talks about new records and future targets Eight months after smashing individual and team pursuit records, US riders Sarah Hammer, Lauren Tamayo and Dotsie Bausch have received notice from the UCI that the new world standards […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Track,

Chris Hoy optimistic about London 2012 Olympic Games chances

Scottish rider believes British team is on course Determined to improve and to line out in London 2012 in the best shape of his career, triple Olympic champion Chris Hoy believes with the right combination of riders, the Great Britain […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Track,

Theo Bos withdraws from Rotterdam Six-Days with flu

Dutchman’s withdrawal opens door to controversial Iljo Keisse victory Theo Bos (Rabobank) has been forced to withdraw on the final day of the Rotterdam Six-Days, suffering from bronchitis and fever. The Dutch sprinter, and partner Peter Schep, were just 7 […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Track,

Danny Stam and Leon Van Bon win Rotterdam Six-Days as it comes down to the final sprint

Dutch duo pip Iljo Keisse and Kenny De Ketele in thrilling final Madison Dutch duo Danny Stam and Leon Van Bon (AA Drink) won the Rotterdam Six-Days ahead of Belgians Iljo Keisse and Kenny De Ketele (Deelen) as almost a […]

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

Nicole Cooke investigating possibility of team pursuit in London 2012 Olympics

Beijing road gold medallist seeking a possible second event for British games Nicole Cooke (MCipollini-Giordana) is currently investigating the possibility of joining the Great Britain track team for the Olympic Games in London 2012. The road race gold medallist from […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Olympics, Pro Cycling, Track,

Great Britain to give youth a chance in Beijing Track World Cup

Young team sent to China for experience at top level British Cycling is sending a young team of eleven riders to Beijing, China for the next round of the UCI Track Cycling World Cup, between January 21st and 23rd. Most […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Track,

UCI reiterates position on Iljo Keisse

Emphasises that in its view Belgian court decision applies to Belgium only The International Cycling Union (UCI) has released a statement, which it feels clarifies the situation concerning Iljo Keisse (Quick Step). The Belgian track specialist is currently riding in […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling, Track,

Keisse wins latest doping appeal and will start Rotterdam Six Days this evening

Belgian rider fights on against WADA and the UCI Following a last-gasp court appeal in the Netherlands, Belgian track rider Iljo Keisse has secured the go ahead to ride the Six Days of Rotterdam, which begins this evening. Keisse said […]

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

Keisse will not be in Rotterdam Six Days

Belgian’s strange odyssey continues Iljo Keisse will not be at the start of the Rotterdam Six Days. Technically the rider was cleared of his doping charges by a court in Brussels, but the UCI claims he is only allowed to […]

Author: Bjorn Haake Categories: Pro Cycling, Track,

Iljo Keisse still unsure about Rotterdam Six-Days participation

UCI tries to stop Belgian from riding but organiser wants more clarification With racing due to start at Rotterdam’s Ahoy Sportpalais this coming Thursday, Iljo Keisse (Quick Step) is once again unsure if he will be able to ride. The […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling, Track,

Ed Clancy to add World Championship class to Revolution series finale

World Omnium champion to hone his bunch racing skills on the way to defending his title Ed Clancy will be providing a much-needed boost to the Rapha-Condor team at the season finale at the Manchester Vélodrome on January 15th. The […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Track, World Championships,

UCI approves Apeldoorn’s 2011 Worlds vélodrome

Governing body approves of venue during Netherlands championships The International Cycling Union (UCI) has approved the vélodrome to be used for the 2011 World Track Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. The track had been provisionally inspected beforehand, with a number of […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Track, World Championships,

Heiko Salzwedel Interview: Bringing Russia back to the forefront

Former Great Britain coach helping Eastern Europe revival With the maths finally done after the recent UCI track World Cup round 2 in Cali, Columbia, the all important running points tallies for the team pursuit might come as a surprise […]

Author: Ed Hood Categories: Pro Cycling, Track,

Sparks believes Irish track riders have potential to qualify for 2012 Olympics

Says Irvine is one of the most naturally talented riders he has worked with Andy Sparks, the US Olympic coach for Beijing 2008 and current coach to the Irish team, believes that Irish rider Martyn Irvine should qualify for the […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Track,

Iljo Keisse invited to ride Rotterdam Six Days despite UCI position on racing outside Belgium

On and off suspension saga continues for Quick Step track rider The saga of Iljo Keisse took another twist today when the organisers of the Rotterdam Six Days invited the Quick Stepper to ride in the event this coming January. […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling, Track,

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