Vuelta a España: Dario Cataldo takes historic Cuitunigru victory as the race leaders fight behind him
Contador tries and fails to drop Rodríguez; Froome slips out of overall contention Dario Cataldo (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) took an historic victory in the sixteenth stage of the 2012 Vuelta a España, between Gijón and Valgrande-Pajares. Cuitunigru, as he managed […]
McQuaid says UCI will sanction Armstrong if necessary
Governing body waiting for evidence; ‘not afraid’ to punish big names UCI President Pat McQuaid has rejected the notion that the governing body might not be willing to act against a major name such as Lance Armstrong, the Irishman saying […]
Gesink and Froome hoping for good rides on crucial Vuelta climb
Important point for both their chances He’s had an at-times tough Vuelta but Rabobank’s Robert Gesink believes that his form is on the rise prior to today’s big showdown on the Cuitu Negru climb. “I felt like a normal person,” […]
Great Britain announces long lists for Limburg World championships
Defending champion Cavendish included in pre-selection; Wiggins to ride road race only British Cycling has announced details of the pre-selected riders for the road World championships, to be held in Limburg, Netherlands, later in the month. Great Britain possesses the […]
Lund: ‘Riis has a very big problem’ if link to Fuentes is proven
Danish Cycling Union chairman concerned about Hamilton’s statements in new book Claims by Tyler Hamilton that Bjarne Riis sent him to Spanish doping doctor Eufemiano Fuentes could land the former CSC team owner in deep water, according to a top […]
Vuelta a España: Piedra rock-solid in taking top career win
Engineering student scoops life-changing win at Lagos de la Covadonga It was the stuff of dreams: a rider on one of the smallest teams in the race clocking up the biggest success of his career in his country’s national Tour. […]
Feature: France television alleges positives for Armstrong retests, also that ex-wife testified
Kristin Armstrong, George Hincapie and others said to have given evidence More details of USADA’s case against Lance Armstrong has emerged as a result of a broadcast on France 2 television, with the Stade 2 programme claiming that investigators have […]
Chris Froome loses podium spot on “tough climb” to Lagos de Covadonga
2011 runner up unable to compete as Spanish riders do battle on the final mountain Chris Froome (Team Sky) lost his place on the 2012 Vuelta a España podium for the first time since stage four, as he was unable […]
Alberto Contador: Suspension may have cost me the chance of Vuelta victory
2008 race winner lacking sharpness where it counts after six months out of the peloton Alberto Contador’s suspension from racing following his positive test for Clenbuterol in the 2010 Tour de France may have been for two years but, since […]
Giro Toscana: Malgorzata Jasinska confirms overall title after chaotic final stage
Diadora-Pasta Zara takes final two stages; signs go missing in Florence finale Malgorzata Jasinska (MCipollini-Giambenini) confirmed her final overall victory in the Premondiale Giro Toscana-Memorial Michela Fanini as she finished with the front group in the final two stages. Both […]
