Rabobank's Langeveld worrying about Classics season
Sebastian Langeveld is starting to get worried about his Classics season. The Dutch rider had to abandon a training camp recently in Mallorca due to knee problems and an MRI was now performed on his right knee. The MRI didn’t […]
Pagliarini wins first stage of Rutas Americas
Luciano Pagliarini has won the first stage of the Rutas de America, ahead of Argentinean Andres Maiztegui and Jorge Adelbo Soto Pereira of Uruguay. The section covered 158km around Montevideo, Uruguay. With the win, Pagliarini took over the leader’s jersey. […]
Rasmussen considering becoming Mexican to make Worlds
Michael Rasmussen is considering obtaining Mexican citizenship in order to race in the World Championships in Denmark next year. His wife is Mexican, making him eligible for the maneuver. The Danish federation has said in the past that Rasmussen will […]
Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team expands roster
The newly formed Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team has announced today that they are adding five amateurs to their line-up. The amateur team will be made up of Category 1 & 2 level cyclists who will compete in non-UCI events […]
Tirreno-Adriatico in memory of Ballerini
The organizers of the 2010 Tirreno-Adriatico have announced the route and also changed the color of the leader’s jersey. It is now blue, in memory of the late coach of the Squadra Azzura, Franco Ballerini, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported. […]
Gent-Wevelgem gets shortened again, visits France
Following a meeting between the International Cycling Union (UCI) and the organizers of the Ronde van Vlaanderen, the Gent-Wevelgem race on March 28 will be 219 kilometers long instead of the 257 kilometers initially scheduled. Due to changes in the […]
Boasson Hagen confirms his leadership in Oman
Team Sky’s Edvald Boasson Hagen finally broke through with a win today in the 124 kilometer third stage of the Tour of Oman from Saifat Ash Shiekh to Qurayyat. The young phenom beat Italian Danilo Napolitano (Katusha) and American Tyler […]
Hushovd to start season tomorrow, repeat Het Nieuwsblad win looking unlikely
Tour de France Green Jersey winner Thor Hushovd will finally get his season underway when he lines out in the Volta ao Algarve tomorrow. The Cervélo Test Team rider was originally due to begin on February 3rd but was forced […]
Tour champ Contador eager to start racing, makes season debut tomorrow
Relishing a return to competition, Tour de France champion Alberto Contador is one of several big names due to line out on tomorrow’s opening stage of the Volta ao Algarve in Portugal. The 27 year old Spaniard will appear alongside […]
International warrant issued to Landis for AFLD system 'hack'
American cyclist Floyd Landis, who was last seen riding for Michael Ball’s Rock Racing team, has been issued an international arrest warrant by a French judge for computer intrusion. The warrant pertains to his alleged involvement in hacking into the […]
