
Alexandr Kolobnev disappointed in Lombardia DNF
Wet, treacherous roads spell the demise of pre-race contender Russian national champion, Alexandr Kolobnev, has made a career of excellent late season showings. Sure, the 29 year old has managed some fine results in the early season, namely 2nd place […]

Landis to compete in New Zealand’s Tour of Southland
Controversial rider wants to improve on 17th place of last year American rider Floyd Landis was in Australia recently as part of the New Pathways for Pro Cycling conference, and will return to the Southern Hemisphere later this month in […]

Lance Armstrong welcomes fifth child, Olivia Marie
Seven-time Tour de France champion announced the happy news via Twitter Happy news from Lance Armstrong this morning via Twitter: “Olivia Marie Armstrong has arrived!” The newest Armstrong is the seven-time Tour de France winner’s fifth child and second with […]

Saxo Bank to remain with Riis with or without Contador
Team backing remains secured, waiting and hoping for good news on Contador Good news in the Riis camp this Monday – Saxo Bank has confirmed that they will remain with Riis Cycling whether Contador is suspended or acquitted. Bjarne Riis, […]

HTC-High Road will ride Specialized in 2011
California neighbors announce partnership and initiatives to grow cycling Specialized Bicycle Components has added another high-powered team to its ranks in the form of the HTC-High Road squad. The partnership, which will put Specialized bikes underneath the the world’s most […]

Cancellara pleased with season triumphs, fourth world title and Flandrien win
Speaks via videolink to Belgian awards ceremony World time trial champion Fabian Cancellara has reflected on a superb 2010 season which brought him eight high-profile wins, saying that he is very satisfied with how things worked out. The Swiss rider […]

Contador is optimistic in Clenbuterol fight, says new boss Riis
Tour de France star finds hope in the case of German table tennis player Tour de France winner Alberto Contador remains confident despite facing a ban due to a doping positive for Clenbuterol. Contador wrote on Twitter Wednesday, “Ahora mas […]

Gilbert takes triple-double with Flandrien 2010 award
Caps another successful fall campaign Hours after taking his second Giro di Lombardia in a row, Philippe Gilbert was also crowned with the Flandrien 2010 award, ahead of Tom Boonen and teammate Jurgen van den Broeck. His Flandrien 2009 award […]

Luis León Sánchez part of winning pursuit team at Spanish track championships
Spaniard’s season extends a little longer; will meet Rabobank teammates this week Luis León Sánchez formed part of the track pursuit team of Murcia to take yet another win in the 2010 season. The Murcia team beat the team of […]

Millar crushes competition at Chrono des Nations – Les Herbières Vendée
Eclipses Bodrogi’s course record David Millar became the first ever rider to complete the 48.5km course at the Chrono des Nations – Les Herbières Vendée under 59 minutes. His 58’53 bettered the old record from Laszlo Bodrogi (59’18) by almost […]