Giro’s star Nibali dreams of Worlds gold Vincenzo Nibali gained star status in Italy this May thanks to one stage win, three days in the leader’s pink jersey and a third overall at the Giro d’Italia. He now wants to […]
Italian Champ aims for Worlds Italian Champion Giovanni Visconti will meet with the other national team members September 20 in Milan and depart to the World Championships in Australia if all goes according to plan. Yesterday at the GP Camaiore, […]
Kristjan Koren wins GP Camaoire – Worlds next? Slovenian Kristjan Koren will race the World Championships in Geelong, Australia, October 3 with a newfound confidence. He won his first professional race, the GP Camaiore, yesterday against top Italians aiming for […]
Australian Cervélo Test Team rider believes course suits his abilities Providing he is back in peak form in time for this year’s world road race championships, Heinrich Haussler is feeling bullish about his chances of taking a medal – or […]
Quick Step rider had first day on bike since his knee surgery Tom Boonen is unlikely to make the World Championships in Geelong, Australia, from September 29 to October 3. Yesterday, Boonen had his first day on the bike since […]
Paolo Bettini adjusting to new role as Italian DS The World Championships is contested in just over two months from now, October 3, in Geelong, Australia. It is a date two-time champion Paolo Bettini has marked on his calendar because […]
German rider inching closer, will aim for gold in Australia He may have been beaten by Fabian Cancellara in the two races against the clock in the Tour de France, but his earlier Tour de Suisse time trial victory helps […]
Bergamo Worlds course ready for UCI approval The city of Bergamo, Italy, is moving ahead with its plans to host the 2015 World Championships. Organiser GS Domus now has a course planned for the time trial and road races. “We […]
Long list to be announced on Tuesday Following his recent decision to declare for Australia, 26 year old Heinrich Haussler has been confirmed as part of the national squad in the running for this autumn’s world championships in Geelong. The […]
Disappointed Briton modifies season programme Team Sky captain Bradley Wiggins has decided to shorten his season after what was a disappointing Tour de France campaign for him, and will pass over the chance to go for world championship and Commonwealth […]
Italian coach predicts a fast finish, but not by a pure sprinter New Italian head coach Paolo Bettini has returned from checking out this year’s World Championships road course in Melbourne. He proclaims it a good circuit for sprinters, according […]
Quick Step competitor can’t train for at least three weeks, worlds chances could be affected Belgian rider Tom Boonen faces a further delay in his return to racing after having been forced to undergo an operation this morning. The surgery […]
Cervélo Test Team rider a possible home winner in 2010 world championship After deliberating for several years, Cervélo Test Team rider Heinrich Haussler has finally opted to give up his German passport, and should now be eligible to compete in […]
Paolo Bettini looks forward to his new role as Italian DS Since the death of Franco Ballerini in February, the Italian national team has ceased looking ahead to the World Championships in Australia. That chanced yesterday in Rome when three […]
Two-time World Champ fills Ballerini’s role Paolo Bettini will officially accept the role of national sports director Wednesday, announced the Italian cycling federation (FCI). VeloNation reported last month that he would take over the role from Franco Ballerini, who died […]
Twenty-two riders named in Elite RR list Reigning world champion Cadel Evans (BMC Racing), former silver medallist Robbie McEwen (Katusha) and triple world time trial title holder Michael Rogers (HTC Columbia) are three of 22 riders who have been named […]
Belgian focusses on Worlds as big season goal The sight of Philippe Gilbert in full flight is one of the most impressive images in cycling, given his swashbuckling style, but fans of the Belgian rider will have to wait until […]
Decision process over, will succeed close friend. It’s been predicted, and now it has been confirmed: double world champion Paolo Bettini will take over from the late Franco Ballerini as Italy’s national coach, overseeing the male teams which will aim […]
