Petacchi faces tax evasion charges
Italian Alessandro Petacchi has more than recovering from a crash earlier this week on his mind, with the il Giornale reporting that he is at the center of an investigation for tax evasion by the Guardia di Finanza in Milan. […]
Floyd Landis Interview: He's back, this time it's different
The past several years have been a roller coaster ride for American Floyd Landis, full of the sort of drama that could rival any daytime television writer. The Pennsylvania native was raised by a devout Mennonite family in Lancaster county, […]
A tough day for Contador at Paris-Nice
Stage five of Paris-Nice was a tough day in the saddle for defending Tour de France champion Alberto Contador. Although the Astana leader retained the yellow jersey, he was left isolated in the run up to the finish crossing the […]
Hoste abandons Tirreno-Adriatico
Omega Pharma-Lotto rider Leif Hoste abandoned stage 3 of Tirreno-Adriatico after just 20 kilometers. For the past several days he has been suffering with back pain. He is returning home to Belgium tomorrow to seek treatment rather than continuing and […]
Bennati confirms form, takes Tirreno-Adriatico stage 3
Liquigas sprinter Daniele Bennati confirmed his return to form today by winning the 159 kilometer third stage of Tirenno-Adriatico in Monsummano Terme ahead of compatriot Alessandro Petacchi (Lampre-Farnese Vini) and Austrian Bernhard Eisel (HTC-Columbia). Thanks to the time bonuses on […]
Sagan attacks to take his second Paris-Nice stage
Slovakia’s Peter Sagan (Liquigas) took another incredible victory in stage five of Paris-Nice today, launching a well timed attack in the final kilometers to take the stage in Aix-en-Provence ahead of Mirco Lorenzetto (Lampre-Farnese Vini) and Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d’Epargne). […]
Boonen showing good form as buildup to Milan-San Remo continues
Former world champion Tom Boonen snagged his first-ever win in Italy yesterday when he triumphed on stage two of the Tirreno-Adriatico stage race, and looks poised to take over the race lead today. The Belgian Quick Step rider started today’s […]
Contador’s rivals vow that Paris-Nice isn’t over yet
Despite his stage win and yellow jersey, Alberto Contador has a hard fight on his hands before he wins Paris-Nice, insist some of his main rivals. The Spaniard dropped the peloton on yesterday’s fourth stage, soloing clear on the finishing […]
Hoy and Pendleton to lead British team at track world championships
Multiple Olympic and world championship gold medallists Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton will lead the British charge at the upcoming track worlds, which will be held in Copenhagen from March 24 – 28. Hoy was forced to miss last […]
Contador takes valuable seconds, Astana will be tested
Alberto Contador reminded the field in Paris-Nice today why he’s the defending Tour de France champion and, along with his demonstration, picked up the leader’s jersey and the crucial bonus seconds on offer for the day’s stage winner. Before Paris-Nice […]
