UCI rules out concept of Vos riding men’s races, states it’s against regulations
Governing body to begin push to improve women’s cycling Rabobank trainer Jeroen Blijlevens’ suggestion that dominant female rider Marianne Vos should compete in some selected men’s races has been ruled out by the UCI, who said that the current regulations […]
Colombia Coldeportes team pledges to chase Tour or Vuelta wildcard
Team misses out on Giro but welcomes invite to other RCS Sport events Officially invited today to three out of four of RCS Sports big races but missing out on the Giro d’Italia, the Colombia Coldeportes team has said that […]
Stefano Garzelli threatens retirement after Acqua & Sapone’s Giro d’Italia non-invitation
Sponsor considers walking away as Team NetApp gets the nod ahead of 2011 mountain jersey winner The sound of jaws dropping could be heard all over the cycling World when the Giro d’Italia organiser RCS Sport announced the four wildcard […]
Bobridge’s Tour Down Under participation depends on further tests
Fractures initially ruled out, but more examinations required After an allergic reaction prevented him from being at his best in the defence of his national road race title on Sunday, Jack Bobridge aimed to grab a replacement gold medal in […]
Colnago and Androni teams pledge to reward Giro wildcard invites
Teams vow to animate Grand Tour Following their selection as two of the four wildcard teams for the 2012 Giro d’Italia, the Colnago CSF Bardiani and the Androni Giocattoli – Cipi teams have pledged to make their presences felt in […]
Team NetApp “speechless” over Giro d’Italia wildcard
Acqua & Sapone team of mountain king Garzelli misses out to ambitious young German team The wildcard invitation handed to Team NetApp by Giro d’Italia organiser RCS Sport has come as a big surprise, not least to the German team […]
Giro d’Italia 2012: Four wildcards named, three having strong Italian connections
RCS Sport also allocates invites to Tirreno, Sanremo and Lombardia events The four wildcard teams for the 2012 Giro d’Italia have been announced by race organisers RCS Sport, with the anticipated global emphasis not appearing to win out over national […]
Durbridge and Gillow power to Australian time trial titles
Dennis and Noonan take second under 23 wins of championships Battling strong, gusting winds which were strong enough to cause 2011 Australian road race champion Jack Bobridge to crash out of the event, his GreenEdge team-mate Luke Durbridge powered to […]
Jeroen Blijlevens wants Marianne Vos to ride men’s races
Rabobank directeur sportif worried about Dutch phenomenon’s motivation as victories become “too easy” Rabobank women’s team directeur sportif Jeroen Blijlevens wants Marianne Vos to ride some men’s races, according to Wielerland.nl. Sunday’s Dutch title race was the World cyclocross champion’s […]
Photo Gallery: Flashback to the colour of the 2011 Giro d’Italia
Grand Tour images show magic of Italian event At the time of writing, it’s just hours away from the unveiling of the wildcards for the 2012 Giro d’Italia. The race organisers RCS Sport will shortly name the four Pro Continental […]
