Eighth national time trial success for Fabian Cancellara
“For me it’s an honour to wear the jersey, so I really went for it” Although he has done far less time trial training this year compared to other seasons, Fabian Cancellara was far ahead of his rivals in clocking […]
Saxo-Tinkoff announces line up for Alberto Contador’s Tour de France campaign
No Danes in Danish team as Spanish leader looks to make up for effective three-year absence Team Saxo-Tinkoff has announced the nine-man line up that will start the Tour de France on June 29th, with the goal of taking a […]
Meyer set for Tour de France debut as Orica GreenEdge announces its nine riders for race
Stage victory is initial goal for Australian squad Benefiting from good morale after a time trial stage win plus tenth overall in the Tour de Suisse, Cameron Meyer has been confirmed as making his Tour de France debut this month […]
Andy Schleck confirmed as team leader for RadioShack Leopard in Tour de France
Team says podium place ‘unrealistic’ to expect, but also says ‘brilliant’ performance could be possible Appearing a little unsure of quite what to expect from its big name rider, the RadioShack Leopard squad has nevertheless announced Andy Schleck as team […]
Sagan bidding for second green jersey as Cannondale unveils ‘perfect’ team line-up for Tour de France
Moreno Moser to make Tour de France debut without pressure, but stage wins are the aspiration A triple stage winner and Maillot Vert victor in his debut twelve months ago, Peter Sagan will once again target the green jersey in […]
Pierre Rolland cleared to race by French Federation after eight-day rest
French star’s Cortisol levels recovered after low recording at Critérium du Dauphiné Pierre Rolland (Europcar) has been cleared to race by the French Cycling Federation (FFC), and will be able to start the Tour de France, rcmsport.fr reports. The French […]
Roelandts and Debusschere extend with Lotto Belisol
Belgian team continues on with familiar faces Stage winner in the Tour of the Mediterranean and third in the Tour of Flanders, Jurgen Roelandts’ fine spring has led to him being offered a new contract with the Lotto Belisol team. […]
Swiss Cycling reaffirms support for McQuaid while acknowledging legal challenge
UCI president and federation awaiting crucial arbitration hearing Commenting in the wake of the decision by Irish clubs not to back Pat McQuaid’s request for nomination for the UCI presidency, Swiss Cycling has said that it is standing by its […]
Bauke Mollema to be supported by Robert Gesink in Blanco Tour de France team
Reversal of usual roles for Dutch climbers in sprinter-less team; team still to confirm Belkin as sponsor Bauke Mollema will lead the Blanco Pro Cycling team at the upcoming Tour de France, and will be supported by Robert Gesink in […]
Marcel Kittel and John Degenkolb head Argos-Shimano Tour de France team
Two-pronged sprint attack for ambitious Dutch team Argos-Shimano has become the second team to reveal its nine-man Tour de France roster, with less than two weeks to go until the race gets started on the island of Corsica. The Dutch […]
