Colombian Ospina secures WorldTour contract with Movistar team
Squad aiming to bring young climber to success Encouraged by the strong showing of Nairo Quintana this year, who took results such as victory in the Vuelta a Murcia and a stage in the Critérium du Dauphiné, the Movistar team […]
Reimer comes out of retirement with MTN-Qhubeka
German returns after one year out of the sport Team MTN-Qhubeka today announced the signing of Martin Reimer. The German retired from the sport in 2011 at the age of 24 after riding for Skil-Shimano. It came as a surprise […]
UCI confirms seven blank years on Tour de France honours list
‘Decisive action’ announced by governing body in response to USADA report Accepting the urging of riders’ and teams’ associations, national federations and others that a strong response was needed, the UCI has announced that its management committee has pledged ‘decisive […]
UCI suspends legal action against Paul Kimmage during independent commission review
McQuaid and Verbruggen put case on hold Cycling’s governing body the UCI has announced that it is suspending its legal action against the Irish journalist Paul Kimmage pending the outcome of a planned independent commission looking into doping in cycling […]
The stolen chances: Brad McGee speaks about racing clean in a dirty era
‘The more I think about it, the more it makes me mad as hell’ Australian rider Brad McGee has spoken out about racing in the same era as the Lance Armstrong/US Postal domination, saying that he believes his chances of […]
Rodríguez missed Tour presentation after falling ill at airport
Spaniard waiting for Vuelta route before planning 2013 Joaquim Rodríguez missed out on attending the 100th Tour de France presentation this week after suffering from tonsillitis. The Katusha rider started to feel sick at the airport while preparing to take […]
Armstrong/USPS Fallout: Dutch cycling federation KNWU demands UCI implements urgent action plus reforms
States that sport must ‘step aside from a system or culture where ‘the lie reigns’’ Speaking in advance of tomorrow’s meeting of the UCI management committee, the Royal Dutch Cycling Federation KNWU has sent a strong letter to its president […]
Bobby Julich leaves Team Sky after doping admission
Race coach no longer part of setup due to confession Although he’s been a valued part of the team for the past two seasons, Sky has now announced that Bobby Julich will depart the squad after admitting to taking an […]
Aldag reunites with Cavendish and Holm for 2013
New role for German on Omega Pharma Quick Step The Omega Pharma Quick Step team has confirmed that Rolf Aldag will remain part of the setup in 2013, taking up a new role as Sport and Development manager with the […]
‘Future captain’ van Garderen extends with BMC Racing Team
Lelangue: “He has all the qualities to become a big tour winner in the future” A year after he signed multi-season deal to compete with the BMC Racing Team, Tejay van Garderen has further extended his contract. The talented young […]
