Evans advises people to be patient in relation to Armstrong investigation
Cautions against assuming everyone under scrutiny is guilty The 2009 world road race champion Cadel Evans has said that he believes that people should wait before judging those involved in the US federal investigation currently underway in relation to the […]
Tom Boonen reports no problems with his knee ahead of charity cyclocross race
Belgian has recovered from problems that have blighted his 2010 season as he prepares for 2011 Tom Boonen (Quick Step) has declared himself ready for the 2011 season as he prepares for his “Tom Boonen and Friends” charity cyclocross race […]
Cipollini signs up with Katusha to coach its sprinters
No mention as yet of role working with compatriot Filippo Pozzato The 2002 world champion and one of the fastest riders in the history of the sport, Mario Cipollini, has signed a contract with Team Katusha and will work closely […]
Cofidis manager Eric Boyer unsurprised by ProTeam exclusion
Admits that lack of a big name rider cost French team its top flight bid Once again, the Cofidis team has been unsuccessful in its bid to join cycling’s first division. The French team, which held ProTour status from its […]
Basque Directorate General of Health doubts Contador’s claims that meat caused positive test for Clenbuterol
Investigation being carried out, Rubiera suggests alternative source for substance Following yesterday’s news that Spain’s main association of beef cattle producers (ASOPROVAC) has called for an investigation into Alberto Contador’s insistence that he tested positive for Clenbuterol because he ate […]
AG2R-La Mondiale happy and relieved to retain its ProTeam status
Sad to be the only French team in the top division and sees this as a warning against complacency AG2R-La Mondiale was among the eighteen lucky teams to be granted ProTeam status by the International Cycling Union (UCI). The French […]
No under-23 Paris-Roubaix to be held in 2011
Cost of policing makes organisation too expensive The Velo Club (VC) Roubaix will not be organising the under-23 version of Paris-Roubaix next year, the club’s president Jean-Charles Cannone told La Voix du Nord. The cost of policing the event has […]
Tosatto burnt by Quick Step boss Lefevere
‘It could have ended on a better note’ After a Tour de France stage win and five years of service, Matteo Tosatto hoped to end his career with Belgium’s Quick Step team. Instead, the Italian had to look elsewhere and […]
Lapthorne heading to Pegasus, current team manager Herety wishes him well
Former Australian road race champion expected to perform strongly Darren Lapthorne is set to compete in some of the world’s top races in 2011, with the 2007 Australian road race champion moving to the new Pegasus Racing Team. Although the […]
First teams confirmed for 2011 Tour de Langkawi
Quintet of squads from Asia-Pacific set to line out in 2.HC event Exactly two months before the opening stage of the 2011 Tour de Langkawi, the race organisers have announced the first teams for the prestigious 2.HC ranked event. The […]
