Alex Rasmussen camp says that UCI's request for two year ban is over the top
Governing body accepts that it failed to follow WADA protocols but wants rider suspended regardless The International Cycling Union (UCI) confirmed last December that it was to appeal the decision of the Danish Sports Federation to clear Alex Rasmussen over […]
Boasson Hagen nabs mass bunch sprint in Volta ao Algarve
Sky Procycling rider takes race lead from Meersman Coming off a determined Omega Pharma Quick Step train which was working flat out for Gerald Ciolek, Sky Procycling’s Edvald Boasson Hagen snatched victory on today’s second stage of the Volta ao […]
New four year TV deal for Vuelta a España
European Broadcasting Union commits to carrying race until 2015 ASO’s association with the Vuelta a España has helped forge an extended agreement for television coverage across the continent, with a four year renewal being announced today. ASO, which bought 49% […]
Marcel Kittel outsprints André Greipel in Tour of Oman stage three
23-year-old wins the battle of the German sprinters team, but the Gorilla takes back the overall lead Marcel Kittel (Project 1t4i) took his second victory of the season in the third stage of the Tour of Oman between Al Awabi […]
Ironman corporation acquires company running Jayco Herald Sun Tour
Messick once again connected to pro cycling The World Triathlon Corporation, best known for its organisation of the Ironman races, has bought out the company responsible for running the Jayco Herald Sun Tour and various other sporting contests, including the […]
Bertine vows to keep fighting after UCI points loss hampers Olympic push
St. Kitts and Nevis rider docked points due to federation delay Olympic aspirant Kathryn Bertine has said she is determined to bounce back from a recent UCI ruling that the world ranking points she earned last year would be scrapped. […]
Geoffroy Lequatre adding experience and wisdom to Bretagne-Schuller
Veteran Frenchman back on French team after two years with RadioShack After two years spent as the lone native French speaker on the American team Radioshack, Geoffroy Lequatre moves back to a French team for 2012, as he becomes one […]
Samuel Sánchez to kick off 2012 in la Vuelta a Andalucia
Olympic champion to lead strong Euskaltel-Euskadi team in southern Spanish race Samuel Sánchez will get his 2012 season under way, at the head of a strong Euskaltel-Euskadi team, in the Vuelta a Andalucia, which begins in San Fernando on February […]
Gianni Meersman sprints to win opening Volta ao Algarve stage
Late burst sees Belgian open his account with new Lotto-Belisol team after five-rider break is pulled back Gianni Meersman (Lotto-Belisol) opened his account for his new team in style, with an impressive sprint victory in the opening stage of the […]
Utensilnord Named will replace Rusvelo in Strade Bianche
Irish-registered Italian team invited as new Russian team pulls out due to logistical problems The Utensilnord-Named team has been extended a last minute invitation to the Strade Bianche race, on March 3rd, by organiser RCS Sport. The place in the […]
