AFLD threatens to involve judicial authorities after UCI snub
The French anti-doping agency (AFLD) has fired the latest shot in its current war with the International Cycling Union (UCI). In a statement released yesterday the agency threatens to involve the French judiciary of suspected doping in this week’s Paris-Nice […]
Michael Ball Interview: No apologies, no regrets
When fashion designer Michael Ball hit the professional cycling scene in 2007, he brought with him the rebel attitude that embodied his Rock Racing team. He developed a love-hate relationship with the cycling community, where in most cases people would […]
HTC-Columbia women continue to dominate in Merco
The HTC-Columbia women’s team has continued their run of success at the Merco Credit Union- Downtown Grand Prix today snatching first and third on the race’s second day. Ina Yoko-Teutenberg won the bunch sprint for the second consecutive year in […]
Fly V Australia kicks off US campaign in style
The Fly V Australia team launched their 2010 season campaign in style on Friday night with Australian dignitaries, shapely flight attendants and a packed ballroom of invitation-only guests gathering with team sponsors and media. The occasion took place at the […]
UCI chief reacts to latest AFLD comments
International Cycling Union (UCI) President Pat McQuaid has reacted to the latest comments from the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD), according to AFP. In a press conference on the eve of the Paris-Nice race, McQuaid hit back at statements from AFLD […]
Sky's Kennaugh breaks collarbone in Eroica
Peter Kennaugh broke his collarbone when he crashed in today’s Montepaschi Strade Bianche Eroica race. Kennaugh went down after 90 of the 190 kilometers. Kennaugh was immediately treated. “He’s in hospital now,” said Sports Director Marcus Ljungqvist after the race, […]
Wagner sprints to West Vlaanderen stage 2; Keukeleire holds lead
Robert Wagner (Skil-Shimano) won stage number 2 of the Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen – the Three Days of West Flanders – into Handzame as it once again finished in a sprint. He beat Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne winner Bobbie Traksel (Vacansoleil) into second, and […]
USA Cycling announces Phinney-led Track team for Worlds
USA Cycling has announced the eight-person U.S. roster for the upcoming UCI Track World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark. As the defending world champion in the individual pursuit, 19-year-old Taylor Phinney (Boulder, Colo./Trek-Livestrong) earned an automatic nomination to the men’s squad. […]
Rabon takes stage and lead in Murcia TT; round one to Wiggo in battle with Armstrong
Frantisek Rabon (HTC-Columbia) won the stage 4 individual time trial of the Vuelta a Murcia. The Czech time trial champion, who was third from last to start, blasted round the pan-flat 22km course in a time of 25’10”, 33 seconds […]
Astana's Iglinskiy takes Eroica
Maxim Iglinskiy won the Montepaschi Strade Bianche Toscana in Italy today. After 190 kilometers, 57 of which were over unpaved roads, Iglinskiy beat out Thomas Lövkvist and Michael Rogers. Garmin’s Ryder Hesjedal finished fifth, one place behind Filippo Pozzato. Iglinskiy, […]
