Riccò backs off of Cavendish's slam
HTC Columbia sprinter Mark Cavendish lashed out at Italian Riccardo Riccò in the Guardian last week for the damage he had done to the image of cycling. Riccò, who will return from a 20 month doping suspension on March 18, […]
Leg cramps cost Katie Compton World Cup, could affect Worlds
Having won the World Cup race in Roubaix last season, in almost identically muddy conditions, Katie Compton (Planet Bike) was a surprise non-starter in Sunday’s race. Instead of racing to a win in the conditions she loves the US champion […]
Belgium announces team for Tabor Worlds
The seven-man Belgian team for the World Championships in Tabor, Czech Republic at the end of the month has been announced by head coach Rudy De Bie, and – as usual – it is not without controversy. Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) […]
Niels Albert: “Broken rib cost me money and form”
The accident that brought down Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) in the previous weekend’s Belgian Championships is still being felt, as the World Champion was forced to resort to painkillers in order to ride yesterday’s World Cup race in Roubaix, France. “After […]
Former team-mate Yates says he’ll use his knowledge of Armstrong to beat him
For years Sean Yates and Lance Armstrong competed together on the Motorola team, with the older British rider teaching the young Texan a lot about the pro scene and the sport. Following his retirement he went into team management and […]
Sky still interested in Cavendish
With one win already under its belt, Team Sky is planning a very strong Tour Down Under campaign and 2010 season in general. Further ahead, the team has a strong interest in signing Mark Cavendish, who is in the final […]
Valverde takes legal action against Manzano's accusations
Embattled Cassie d’Epargne rider Alejandro Valverde is currently racing in the Santos Tour Down Under in Australia, and while he is busy doing his work on the roads, his legal team is at home preparing a complaint against ex-teammate Jesús […]
Outstanding Stybar takes Roubaix and World Cup lead
Zdenek Stybar rode a brilliant race to win the penultimate round of the cyclocross World Cup in Roubaix, France. Klaas Vantornout finished second, ahead of Sven Nys. With his win, Stybar took over the World Cup lead from Niels Albert, […]
Cervélo TestTeam wants to raise the bar in 2010
Cervélo TestTeam launched their sophomore season today at a gala presentation in the midst of the team’s two-week training camp. The presentation included riders from the men’s and women’s teams, staff, management, team owners as well as their partners and […]
Haussler still unsure about Worlds
Heinrich Haussler is still unsure for which country he will race in the next World Championships, which take place in Geelong, Australia. Haussler was born in Australia, but moved to Germany as a teenager in order to become a cycling […]
