Devolder injures knee in crash
Stijn Devolder had some problems with his left knee during team Quick-Step’s training camp in Spain last week. The winner of the 2008 Ronde Van Vlaanderen has pain in his left kneecap after a fall he took while he was […]
Leif Hoste tests new bike
Team Silence-Lotto is out testing a custom bike build by their frame sponsor Canyon. The team’s leading contender for the cobbled classics Leif Hoste has been putting the new gear to the test. If all goes well, the plan is […]
RECALL: Giant Bicycle 2009 model year TCR Advanced SL and SL (ISP) Bicycles and Frames
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Priority Health terminates sponsorship for three races
The Grand Rapids Press reports that this year’s Priority Health Grand Cycling Classic, that takes place in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been canceled. Amy Miller, a spokeswoman for Michigan-based health care provider, confirmed that the company has put an […]
Sea Otter on International Calendar
The Sea Otter Classic, a four-day celebration of sport, will host one of the most important races on the U.S. mountain biking calendar this year. With the highest cash purse, and as one of very few UCI-sanctioned races in the […]
Zabel and Lampater win Bremen Six Day
Germans Erik Zabel and Leif Lampater have won the 45th edition of the Bremen Six Day Race. The duo took the win from fellow countryman Olaf Pollack and Swiss rider Franco Marvulli 431 to 416. The race took a turn […]
Schleck shares his 2009 program
CSC Saxo Bank’s Andy Schleck has told sportweek.nl what his program will look like for the 2009 season. The 23-year-old prodigy revealed a heavy schedule leading up to the Tour de France in July. “I will ride in the Tour […]
Gerdemann heads to South Africa
Milram team captain Linus Gerdemann has decided to leave the island of Mallorca to train in warmer weather. After having to take a long break at the end of 2008 because of an intestinal infection, the 26-year-old left his teammates […]
Skoda Extends with Team Saxo Bank
Skoda has decided to extend the contract with Team Saxo Bank and the Czech company will continue on as sponsor for the Danish team throughout 2009. “We’re very happy to extend our contract with Riis Cycling for the 2009 season. […]
Bissell adds Pipp
The Bissell Pro Cycling Team is pleased to announce the signing of Frank Pipp, an addition to the team’s 2009 roster, now 16 riders strong. Pipp was selected for the additional speed he will bring to the team. “Frank is […]
