UCI confirms 33 Women’s Teams for 2013
Four fewer than 2012 as Olympic cycle ends; “Fictitious Ranking” to decide early race invites The International Cycling Union (UCI) has confirmed a list of 33 Women’s Teams that have been registered for the 2013 season; a reduction of four […]
Saugy denies Tygart’s claims that he ‘gave the keys to defeat the EPO test’ to Armstrong
Swiss lab director said he’d meet with athletes again in similar circumstances Lausanne lab director Martial Saugy has rejected the claim by US Anti Doping Agency CEO Travis Tygart that he essentially gave to Lance Armstrong ‘the keys to defeat […]
Peter Kennaugh Interview: “I’m just looking forward to getting out on the road again”
Team Sky’s remaining Manxman putting the Olympics behind him as he looks ahead to 2013 Peter Kennaugh (Team Sky) is getting ready for his fourth season in the International Cycling Union (UCI) WorldTour, and is hoping for more success on […]
Tour of the Battenkill pro race to be replaced by new Gran Fondo
‘No solid plans’ to run professional event in the future Following on from a decision in late November not to apply for UCI status for his race in 2013, the organiser of the Tour of the Battenkill has now abandoned […]
De Jongh given second chance with Team Saxo Tinkoff
Dutchman moves to Riis’ team after recent doping confession A little over two months after he left his post with Team Sky, Steven de Jongh has been given a similar directeur sportif role with Team Saxo Tinkoff. The 39 year […]
Cookson concerned Armstrong may ‘taint’ Wiggins’ Tour win
British Cycling president vouches for 2012 winner, says Armstrong should get no reduction in ban With Lance Armstrong expected to make an admission of doping next week to Oprah Winfrey, British Cycling president Brian Cookson has reiterated his belief that […]
Vacansoleil DCM given provisional membership of the MPCC
Nine WorldTour squads and fourteen Pro Continental teams amongst list of full and provisional members The number of provisional members of the anti-doping movement MPCC has risen again with the confirmation that the Vacansoleil DCM team has been given an […]
Champion System happy with invitations to the Tours of Qatar and Oman
Asia’s biggest team hoping to compete with newly signed big names The Champion System Pro Cycling Team has received invitations to both the Tours of Qatar and Oman, which take place between February third and eighth, and 11th and 16th […]
Katusha team requests membership of MPCC, team faces CAS delay
Court of Arbitration for Sport turns down request for temporary WorldTour registration Continuing its push to try to secure places in top events in 2013, the Katusha team has formally applied for membership of the Mouvement Pour un Cyclisme Crédible […]
GreenEdge seeking three for three in Elite road race nationals after Meyer dominates criterium
“I never thought it was the race winning move” The Orica GreenEdge team is hoping to complete a rare hat trick of Australian national titles in the same category, with Sunday’s road race now being the big target for the […]
