Rujano bounces back, grabbing stage and yellow jersey
As predicted prior to the race and as feared by his rivals in the event, José Rujano proved to be a class above the rest of the field on today’s penultimate leg of the Tour de Langkawi, blitzing to the […]
Nocentini vows to return stronger than before
Rinaldo Nocentini’s hopes of a repeat of his successful 2009 season were dashed after he was brought down in a crash in the GP Insubria last month. Victory in stage 1 of the Tour du Haut Var attested to his […]
Schlecks to leave Saxo Bank and start new team
Today the Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Saxo Bank stars Andy and Frank Schleck are looking to part ways with Bjarne Riis in 2011. The brothers apparently intend to create a new team next year, and have named Marc Biver […]
E3 Prijs teams announced, key indicator for Flanders and Roubaix
The organizers of the E3 Prijs Harelbeke have announced the 24 teams that will start the semi-classic event on March 27. Traditionally the race has begun the Vlaamse Wielerweek which leads up to the big event, the Tour of Flanders […]
Contador will go for Paris-Nice win, still awaiting new TT bike
Last year’s Tour de France winner Alberto Contador will start his second race of the season this Sunday in Paris-Nice, but will start the race without his new time trial bike from his sponsor Specialized. This will be the Spaniard’s […]
HTC-Columbia women clock their first win for 2010
The HTC-Columbia women’s team took home their first victory of the 2010 season Friday in the inaugural Merco Classic 20-mile Team Time Trial in Merced, California. The team included four riders: Ina Teutenberg [GER], Kim Anderson [USA], Evelyn Stevens [USA] […]
Liquigas extends its contract with the team
According to the Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, Liquigas, a provider of liquified gas, is extending their contract as sponsor of the ProTour team Liquigas-Doimo. It is also reported that the contracts of the Liquigas-Doimo’s general classification riders Ivan Basso, […]
New developments on Alonso's Spanish team for Contador
Last month double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso reinforced the idea that he wanted to set up a top-level cycling team led by compatriot Alberto Contador. Today Gazzetta dello Sport has said that there has been a lot of […]
Changes to Ardennes Classics
The Amaury Sports organisation (ASO) announced a couple of changes to two of its races, the Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. ASO announced the news today at a meeting in Paris. Flèche Wallonne, which takes place on April 21, will switch […]
Cofidis' Demaret diagnosed with Crohn's disease
Jean Eudes Demaret has been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease by the medical staff of his Cofidis team. The Frenchman participated in the Tropicale Amissa Bongo (January 19-24), but finished the race very weak. Demaret was suspected to have a severe […]
