Young Norwegian talent, Frederik Wilmann, in talks with Saxo Bank and QuickStep
25 year old ended two year deal with Skil-Shimano early in hopes of moving up in 2011 Following a rocky season with Skil-Shimano, Norwegian talent, Frederik Wilmann, prematurely ended his two-year deal with the Dutch outfit heading out into the […]
Team Katusha confirms signing of Italian Classics specialist, Luca Paolini
33 year old is a vital addition to a much improved Classics outfit built around Filippo Pozzato Three weeks following the initial indication that Italian Classics specialist, Luca Paolini, might sign for Andre Tchmil’s Team Katusha, the addition was confirmed […]
Pooley’s strong season marked at British Sports Awards
British champion honoured after her best season to date Following a superb year where she marked herself out as one of the very top women in international cycling, Emma Pooley’s achievements have been marked by a win at the annual […]
Bjarne Riis is saddened by criticism from former riders
Chris Anker Sørensen more irritated by Matti Breschel and Fabian Cancellara’s comments Team Saxo Bank owner Bjarne Riis has come under fire in recent days from Matti Breschel and Fabian Cancellara, who are both leaving his team this year for […]
Team Sky riders aim to take back series lead in Saturday’s Revolution
Russell Downing, Pete Kennaugh and Ross Edgar hoping to take back points Currently sitting in second place, two points behind Maxgear, in the Revolution Championship standings, the riders from Team Sky are hoping to make up some points in this […]
Italian minister for health warns of “alarming surge” in doping in amateur cycling
Raft of positives in first half of 2010 Italian amateur cycling is experiecing what Italian Minister of Health Ferruccio Fazio describes as an “alarming surge” in doping, according to Tuttobiciweb.it. “Of 500 controls in the first half of 2010, 15.9% […]
CONI aiming to ban Bernucci and his family from the sport
Family members allegedly involved in trafficking or administering banned substances The Italian Olympic Committee CONI today announced that it is seeking lengthy bans for Lampre rider Lorenzo Bernucci and several members of his family. CONI prosecutor Ettore Torri is seeking […]
Eufemiano Fuentes arrested in new Spanish anti-doping raids
Controversial doctor was central to Operación Puerto investigation Four and a half years after being taken into custody in the Operación Puerto raids, Spanish doping doctor Eufemiano Fuentes finds himself once again being questioned by police. The Canaries-based practicioner is […]
Rasmussen reveals new team plans, wants to be directeur sportif in 2016 Tour de France
Personal sponsor Christina Hembo buys Team Stenca M1 Conceding that it is very unlikely that he will ride the Tour de France again, Danish rider Michael Rasmussen has set the target of being directeur sportif of the Christina Watches team […]
Bellis looks ahead after first Saxo Bank training camp
‘My goal is simply to allow my body to get used to the pressure’ Brit Jonny Bellis is aiming for a normal season next year after suffering the affects of a life-threatening coma. He took another step towards normality when […]
