Munich Six Day cancelled for 2010
Organizers of the Munich Six Day race say the event for 2010 has been cancelled due to lack of crowds. The cancellation of the 46-year-old event is a huge blow to German Six Day racing. During the event last year […]
Kessler in induced coma, not life threatening
German cyclist Matthias Kessler is currently in a medically induced coma in a hospital in the Spanish island of Mallorca after sustaining a head injury during a fall while training. The hospital told the AFP that his life is not […]
Skil-Shimano presented in Rotterdam
The presentation for the Skil-Shimano cycling team took place today in Rotterdam, where the Tour de France will start in precisely 169 days. Along with the presentation, the riders also explored the course of the prologue that will kick off […]
Cavendish renounces track competition, will have just one shot at gold in London 2012
British sprinter Mark Cavendish has said that he is walking away from track racing, thus banking all hopes of a medal in the London 2012 Olympics on the road race. “I had my chance in Beijing 2008 and I have […]
Father-to-be Schleck upbeat heading into 2010 season
Double Tour de France stage winner Frank Schleck is just over a month away from his first race of the season, the Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista Del Sol, and is building form along with his Saxo Bank team-mates at […]
Knee niggle sidelines Fuglsang
Up and coming Saxo Bank rider Jakob Fuglsang is currently on training camp with his team-mates in Fuerteventura but has had to take a short break from training to get over a knee problem. “I have had pain in the […]
Tankink with new self-confidence into 2010
Bram Tankink of Rabobank was not too happy with his past season, which was hampered by crashes and injuries, but has trained well over the winter and looks forward to the next season. He has mixed feelings about 2009. “Injuries […]
Peugeot bikes are back
The famous Peugeot bicycles are back in Europe, after having been pulled from the market in 2002. The re-introduction happens with a partnership between Peugeot and Cycleurope. Toni Grimaldi, President and CEO of Cycleurope, made the announcement last week. “We […]
Cavendish races in Oman
The Tour of Oman, which takes place from February 14 to 19, has some interesting riders on the start list. Mark Cavendish (HTC-Columbia), Tom Boonen (Quick Step) and Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) will use the race to kick off their 2010 campaign. […]
Albert cleared to ride Sunday in Roubaix
Niels Albert will be riding in the cyclocross World Cup race on Sunday in Roubaix, France. An injection into the skin near his broken rib has relieved some of the pain. Albert was initially reluctant to such treatment. “He reacted […]
