No charges for Europcar team after OCLAESP investigation proves ‘fruitless’
Team reportedly had been accused of using corticosteroids during 2011 Tour Five months after a French prosecutor confirmed that an investigation had been opened into the Europcar team, leading to considerable negative headlines and publicity for the team immediately prior […]
Legeay states no MPCC approach yet from Astana, but all applicant teams will be considered
Frenchman confirms Optum/Kelly Benefit Strategies and Plussbank BMC wish to come on board News that the Astana team is considering joining the Mouvement Pour un Cyclisme Crédible [Movement for a Credible Cycling/MPCC] took people by surprise yesterday, but the team’s […]
Jesse Anthony Interview: Aiming for success in 2013 Battenkill and top US stage races
Optum Pro Cycling rider argues the case for a cleaner future Now 27 years of age and approaching what should be his peak years as a rider, Jesse Anthony has said that he is determined to have a very big […]
Team Colombia signs up World Cup winner Juan Esteban Arango for 2013 road team
Squad continues to prepare for important second year He’s achieved a lot of international coverage as a track racer but Juan Estaban Arango will seek to also perform strongly on the road next season when he lines out in the […]
Astana set to apply to join Movement for Credible Cycling
“I think it is an important thing to do… to send an important signal,” says Giuseppe Martinelli Astana could be set to apply for membership of the Movement for Credible Cycling (MPCC), the team’s general manager, Giuseppe Martinelli has told […]
Jarosłąw Marycz joins CCC Polsat Polkowice on two year contract
Home team safety net for Polish rider after he has no place in Saxo-Tinkoff’s 2013 plans Jarosłąw Marycz has signed a two year contract with CCC Polsat Polkowice, the Polish team has announced, and is to be a big part […]
UCI: No decision made yet in relation to Team Saxo – Tinkoff WorldTour licence
Governing body states it’s too soon to know what teams will get the green light Commenting after media reports stating that Team Saxo – Tinkoff was set to lose its UCI ProTeam slot, the UCI has downplayed such predictions, saying […]
Boonen to replicate 2012 Classics buildup next season, bidding for record Roubaix win
Belgian rider unimpressed by more relaxed whereabouts requirements for other sports Tom Boonen will follow the old adage about not changing a winning formula, with the Belgian saying that he will follow the same building up to the Classics in […]
Cycling Australia wants Vinnicombe’s doping claims to be investigated by ASADA
Unnamed ‘senior Australian cycling figure’ implicated by Olympic silver medallist Cycling Australia has urged former top rider Martin Vinnicombe to cooperate with an investigation into doping in cycling, responding to the 1988 Olympic kilo silver medallist’s assertions that a current […]
Tom Boonen takes fourth Kristallenfiets as Belgian cyclist of the year
Near-total Cobbled Classics domination sees Belgian champion see off Philippe Gilbert Tom Boonen (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) saw off the challenge of World champion Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing) to win his fourth career Kristallenfiets (Crystal Bike) as the Belgian cyclist of […]
