Contador searches for a new team
2009 Tour de France winner, Alberto Contador, will not stay with team Astana despite a four-year contract rumored to be worth 16 million euros. Contador’s brother Fran, who also acts as the Spaniard’s agent, told French newspaper L’Equipe, “The future […]
Rasmussen a Vuelta no show
It looks like Dane Micheal Rasmussen will not make his re-appearance in the peloton in this year’s Vuelta a España as once thought. According to Ductch newspapers, the UCI have prohibited the rider from signing a contract with Ceramica Flaminia […]
Evans will take part in the Vuelta
After a disasterous 2009 Tour de France, Australian Cadel Evans will look to Spain’s Grand Tour to build his form for Worlds. This year’s World Championships take place in Mendrisio, Switzerland, which is just a few kilometers from his home. […]
Astarloza found positive for EPO
Spaniard Mikel Astarloza, winner of the 16th stage of the Tour de France, has been suspended after failing an out of competition doping test, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said Friday. The UCI said it had informed Astarloza of the […]
Equipment manufacturers want to be in the loop
Today the cycling equipment industry announced the formation of the Global Organization of Cycling Equipment Manufacturers (GOCEM), a means to provide a voice for the industry. GOCEM’s long-term mission is to bridge the gap between the manufacturers and the International […]
Jalabert names 18 for worlds
Laurent Jalabert, the selector for the 2009 French worlds team, has announced a preliminary list of 18 riders that will make up his final selection. This year’s World Championships take place in Mendrisio, Switzerland from the 23-27 of September. The […]
Collarbone fracture for Hincapie
Team Columbia-HTC captain George Hincapie was diagnosed Tuesday with a fractured clavicle as the result of a crash during stage 17 of the Tour de France. He reported his condition on the social networking site Twitter saying, “Got some bad […]
Spain's PM says Contador 'has no rival'
The prime minister Spain personally congratulated 2009 Tour de France winner Alberto Contador today in Madrid, saying he was at a level far above the rest. “He has no rival, even if that is hard to accept for some,” Prime […]
Skeptical about Wiggins' Tour performance?
It seems that British rider Bradley Wiggins, who rides for the Garmin-Slipstream team, surprised more than just cycling fans and fellow competitors with his fourth place finish in this year’s Tour de France. The track specialist turned Grand Tour hopefuls […]
Vinokourov has no problem with Contador
Rumors are circulating that 2009 Tour de France winner Alberto Contador will extend his contract with team Astana for two years. The fact that both Lance Armstrong and Johan Bruyneel are leaving the team has opened up as door for […]
