Champion System to fire Locke, says rider has admitted taking banned substance
Team says no B sample analysis to be requested Following news earlier today that the Australian rider Deon Michael Locke had tested positive for the amphetamine and appetite suppressant Phentermine when he won the fourth stage of the Tour of […]
Giorgia Bronzini Interview: “We want the same professional contract as the men”
Women’s World champion speaks to VeloNation about the inequality in the sport and the unity of the Italian team Women’s world champion Giorgia Bronzini spoke out recently in an interview with la Gazzetta dello Sport, where she complained of the […]
BigMat joins FDJ as name sponsor in 2012
French ProTeam to be called FDJ-BigMat as extra funding allows team to reinforce its place in the top division Just days after successfully securing a ProTeam license for 2012, FDJ has added new sponsor BigMat International to its list of […]
CAS confirms Contador hearing ends tomorrow, decision will come in 2012
Tour winner likely to give evidence today The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has today confirmed that the WADA and UCI appeal against Alberto Contador will reach a conclusion tomorrow, thus dismissing recent media suggestions that the complexity of […]
Doctor Fuentes to go on trial for Operación Puerto offences
Seven in all to stand trial for endangering riders’ health, including sport directors Manolo Saiz and Vicente Belda Eufemiano Fuentes, the controversial doctor at the heart of the “Operación Puerto” doping ring is to stand trial for “offences against public […]
Evans to lead BMC Racing Team in Tour of Mallorca, Schleck brothers also taking part
Tour podium finishers all to compete in early-season events The top three riders in last year’s Tour de France will all feature as part of an impressive line-up in next year’s Challenge Mallorca events, with Cadel Evans (BMC Racing Team) […]
Dekker to begin in Qatar and is targeting Tour de France participation
Garmin-Cervélo rider admits he’s not sure how he will fare New Garmin-Cervélo signing Thomas Dekker will make his debut in the team’s colours on February 5th in the six day Tour of Qatar, and has set riding the Tour de […]
Deon Michael Locke provisionally suspended after positive test
Australian nabbed after winning stage of Tour of Hainan Exactly one month after Deon Michael Locke grabbed the fourth stage of the Tour of Hainan, the UCI has announced that that Champion System rider has been provisionally suspended. The 24 […]
Ballan, Van Avermaet to lead BMC Racing Team in Santos Tour Down Under
Evans to start season at later point As expected, Tour de France champion Cadel Evans will forgo the Santos Tour Down Under in order to start his season a little later, with another past rainbow jersey wearer instead leading the […]
New backer for SaxoBank team as Riis secures three year BMW deal
‘Shared values’ and Danish links seal arrangement Bjarne Riis is facing a nervous time this week with his star rider Alberto Contador appearing before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, but there was good news for his team today with […]
