AFLD welcomes WADA’s ruling on anti-doping tests during the Tour de France
Wording of WADA document suggests it is taking seriously past criticisms of UCI The French anti-doping agency Agence Française de Lutte Contre le Dopage (AFLD) has accepted the proposals made this week in relation to the upcoming Tour de France, […]
Rock Racing: Search warrant issued for Michael Ball, Armstrong investigator Novitzky involved
Possible connection to the Lance Armstrong investigation According to the Daily News, fashion designer Michael Ball is now being targeted by federal agents looking into the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PED) in the sport of cycling. The paper reports that […]
Kim Kirchen released from ICU following cardiac arrest, transferred to Luxembourg
Kirchen well enough to be moved closer to family and friends Katusha’s Kim Kirchen was released from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the University Hospital of Zurich today and transferred to the Central Hospital in Luxembourg following his cardiac […]
BMC Racing's Alessandro Ballan happy to be back in action
The former World champion puts an unfortunate spring behind him 2008 World Champion, Alessandro Ballan, appears to still be suffering from the curse of the rainbow jersey – and he’s not even wearing it anymore. The rider endured a forgettable […]
McEwen and Rodriguez to lead Katusha in Tour de France
Russian team aiming for stage wins and overall classification The Katusha Team has announced the nine riders that it will be sending to the Tour de France, which starts in Rotterdam, Netherlands in a little over a week’s time. The […]
UCI announces London 2012 Olympic road qualification system
Countdown begins to London 2012 road race and time trial The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced the qualification system for the road race and time trial for the upcoming London Olympic Games in 2012. The regulations outline the method […]
Kreuziger looking to ascend higher on general classification at Tour de France
Looking for a change of scenery in 2011 At 24-years-old, Roman Kreuziger heads into this year’s Tour de France with hopes of bettering last year’s 9th place overall finish. 2010 has been a classy season already for the Liquigas rider […]
Française des Jeux sponsor commits for another four years
Big boost for French team Having clocked up a fine victory tally of eleven wins this season, the Française des Jeux squad has been given a major vote of confidence by its title sponsor, which has decided to extend its […]
Tour de France: Mark Cavendish says 'Everything is exactly as planned'
HTC-Columbia sprinter Mark Cavendish is heading into this year’s Tour de France with a score to settle in the green jersey department. The Manxman finished second in points during last year’s edition of the race behind Norwegian Thor Hushovd (Cervelo […]
Tour de France: No Gert Steegmans for RadioShack; has Lance Armstrong left a cobblestone unturned?
Will the big Belgian’s omission leave the American team exposed when the race hits the stones? With the announcement of the RadioShack’s Tour de France team, one of the significant names missing is that of Gert Steegmans. The 29-year-old Belgian […]
