Basso and Liquigas companions solidify team unity in snowy conditions
High altitude camp at Passo San Pelligrino a success, says Giro winner Garmin-Cervélo is in the Cayman Islands, Saxo Bank-SunGard is in Fuerteventura, but Liquigas-Cannondale has opted for snow rather than sun for its team-bonding exercises. Giro d’Italia champion Ivan […]
Hushovd to begin season in Oman, will back Farrar in Tour de France
Norwegian realises American team-mate has a better chance of beating Mark Cavendish World road race champion Thor Hushovd has decided his programme for the season, and has undertaken to ride the Tour de France in support of Garmin-Cervélo team-mate Tyler […]
Rabobank riders must deliver results after long-term contract extension
Pressure on for the team to reward sponsor’s trust The need to secure new sponsorship can be a great motivator for cycling teams; conversely, the danger with a long-term deal is that complacency can set it. That’s something that Adri […]
Pegasus Sports signs ex-Milram riders Christian Knees, Markus Eichler, and Thomas Rohregger
Australian Professional Continental team adds a German-speaking element with three solid additions Pegasus Sports has just announced three more new signings for its powerful squad heading into 2011. Pegasus swooped in and picked up three riders cast adrift by the […]
BMC Racing amongst the big teams confirmed for the Giro del Trentino
Strong demand for places in newly-promoted race Showing the benefits of being upgraded to a UCI 2.HC ranking, the Italian Giro del Trentino has secured the interest of a huge number of teams, with those already confirmed as taking part […]
Chicchi and Ciolek to lead Quick Step team in Santos Tour Down Under
Belgian squad will send two strong sprinters The Quick Step team will target a strong performance in the Santos Tour Down Under – and, possibly, the overall victory – thanks to the confirmed participation of two of the quickest sprinters […]
Xacobeo Galicia riders and staff finally paid money owed
Four month’s salaries handed over After several months of delays, the riders and staff of the Xacobeo Galicia team have finally been given the remainder of their salaries, thus bringing to an end a long battle to receive the money. […]
Modified team kit unveiled by Astana for 2011 season
Vinokourov and Kreuziger to lead squad With less than a month to go until the start of 2011, the Astana team has released the design of its new jersey for next season. Using team leader Alexander Vinkourov to model it, […]
Stybar sidelined until Christmas, knee injury means he’ll miss next rounds of cyclocross World Cup
Still has time to be ready for worlds title defence World cyclo cross champion Zdenek Stybar has had a further setback to his season, being told that he must take a complete break from racing until Christmas. The 24 year […]
Oss: Italy's classics rock star
Young Italian plans season: podium at Classics, Grand Tour stage win & Italian team Italy’s future classics star, Daniel Oss is planning big for next year. He wants to lead Liquigas to a podium place at one of the cobbled […]
