UCI ready to enter into ‘extensive dialogue’ with World Series Cycling group over new calendar
Could revenue-generating reform of cycling damn events such as Paris-Nice and Tour de Suisse? After a new presentation to the media in recent days has led to another upsurge in attention for those behind the World Series Cycling proposal, a […]
Tour of New Zealand organiser unhappy with UCI response over costlier doping controls
Says he made it clear women’s race would be unable to continue with demands that UCI must do testing The race director of the Tour of New Zealand has spoken of his frustration with the forced cancellation of the women’s […]
Centenary Ronde van Vlaanderen course confirmed by Flanders Classics
Kwaremont/Paterberg circuit remain for Oudenaarde finale; early loop pays tribute to race history Flanders Classics, the organiser of the Ronde van Vlaanderen, has announced the route of the 2013 edition of Vlaanderens Mooiste (Flanders’ most beautiful) to be run on […]
“Katusha is ready to fight and is stronger than ever.”
Russian team reacts with anger and surprise at denial of UCI WorldTour registration After taking 24 hours to digest the news, the Katusha team has reacted with anger and surprise at the International Cycling Union (UCI) decision to deny it […]
Tayler Wiles determined to make most of Specialized lululemon contract
Young American says she’s ambitious to learn and improve Utah rider Tayler Wiles has committed herself to working hard for the Specialized lululemon team leaders in her first year with the squad, but has said that she also hopes to […]
Saxo Tinkoff CEO celebrating UCI ProTeam licence green light
“I think that the best riders must ride the best races” It’s been a stressful number of months for Team Saxo Tinkoff CEO Trey Greenwood, who spent a long time waiting to learn if the squad would manage to hold […]
‘Couple of days’ before UCI will communicate reason for Katusha’s WorldTour exclusion
Team leader and world number one Joaquim Rodriguez: ‘I prefer not to say anything’ Following the unexpected news yesterday that it would not be given a WorldTour licence, the Katusha team may be facing a wait before it knows the […]
Edvald Boasson Hagen to lead Team Sky in the Santos Tour Down Under once again
Norwegian champion supported by British team’s Classics hopefuls in WorldTour opener Team Sky has announced the seven-man line up of riders to start the Santos Tour Down Under, the opening race of the 2013 WorldTour, between January 22nd and 27th. […]
“The worst is over” for Tom Boonen as he attends Omega Pharma-Quick Step Mallorca camp
Belgian champion recovering from intestinal infection that saw him spend three days in hospital Tom Boonen (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) is making good progress in his recovery from the intestinal infection that saw him hospitalised earlier in the month, Sporza reports. […]
Brammeier looking to step up personal performances with Champion System team
Irishman one of several national champions joining Chinese Pro Continental squad Irish road race champion Matt Brammeier is seeking greater responsibility and opportunities in 2013, with the 27 year old switching from a domestique’s role with the WorldTour-level Omega Pharma […]
