Monique Van Der Vorst interview part I: From wheelchair to peloton
Dutchwoman speaks about her remarkable recovery and new Rabobank contract Two days after her 27th birthday, a pro team announcement was made this week that Monique Van Der Vorst and all who knew her would have thought completely impossible just […]
Double training camp block for Astana team
Italian and Spanish venues for pre-season work The start of the season is almost two months away but the Astana team is intensifying its preparations for 2012 with two back-to-back training camps being held this month. On Monday the riders […]
Ferrari revving up after recovering from mononucleosis
Italian sprinter will be monitored by doctors to ensure disease doesn’t return Androni Giocattoli – C.I.P.I rider Roberto Ferrari is ready to accelerate back up to racing speed again after recovering from the illness which blighted the second half of […]
Six cyclocross races for Lars Boom in “compact” winter season
Dutch champion to defend national title but not seek to reclaim rainbow jersey as he targets 2012 Classics Rabobank’s Lars Boom has announced what he describes as a “compact” cyclocross programme for this winter, consisting of just six races. Within […]
Jonny Bellis explains why moving to the An Post Sean Kelly team could save his career
British rider looking forward to plenty of racing in 2012 Speaking after the An Post Grant Thornton M. Donnelly Sean Kelly team announced that it had signed him for the 2012 season, Jonny Bellis has explained why the move could […]
Geraint Thomas Interview: “2012 is a massive year and I’m really looking forward to it”
Team Sky rider talks about being focussed on the Olympic track, switching Giro for Tour, and leading out the World champion 2011 was the strongest year yet for Team Sky’s Geraint Thomas as the 25-year-old continues to develop as a […]
More details emerge of likely route for 2013 Tour de France start on Corsica
Start/finish towns reported by Corse Matin Following this morning’s confirmation from ASO that the Tour de France will indeed start in Corsica in 2013, more details have emerged about the stages which may feature. The first three days of the […]
Jonny Bellis signs with An Post Grant Thornton M. Donnelly Sean Kelly team
Mark McNally returning after Europcar disappointment, Jon Mould comes on board Following a search for a replacement team for 2012, former Saxo Bank SunGard rider Johnny Bellis will line out as part of the An Post Grant Thornton Sean Kelly […]
Tour de France organisers confirm 2013 Grand Départ in Corsica
First three days of 100th edition to be held on island For the first time in its history, the Tour de France will start in Corsica, with the stunning island to host the Grand Départ in 2013. Following reports by […]
Liquigas-Cannondale finalises roster, six new signings on board for 2012
Basso, Nibali and Sagan continue to lead Italian team Spearheaded once again by the trio of Ivan Basso, Vincenzo Nibali and talented young rider Peter Sagan, the Liquigas-Cannondale team has finalised its lineup for 2012, and will field 29 riders […]
