Theo Bos undergoes successful groin surgery after blood flow problem
Olympic Games track ruled outl but Giro d’Italia a major goal Rabobank’s Theo Bos is recovering from surgery after a successful operation. Last week it emerged that the sprinter was suffering from a pinched iliac artery in the left side […]
Holm names BMC, RadioShack-Nissan and Sky as new super teams
Says they have a lot to live up to when the new season starts As the 2012 cycling season approaches, new Omega Pharma – Quick Step sports director Brian Holm says three squads should have a major impact on the […]
Niels Albert suffers wrist fracture after being hit by car
Training accident could cost Superprestige leader chance to win series Niels Albert’s run of fine form in the current cyclocross season has suffered an unwelcome disruption, with the Belgian suffering a bad crash while out training. The BKCP-Powerplus rider is […]
Jan Ullrich takes up business role with high-altitude system company
German opts for legal blood enhancement Having left the sport of cycling under strained circumstances in 2006, former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich is putting his backing behind legal methods of hematocrit enhancement and has become involved with the […]
New Tour of Borneo launched on UCI calendar
Race will feature teams from around the world The globalisation of cycling appears to be continuing with the addition of another new race to the Asian calendar, which intends to feature teams from all five continents. The inaugural Tour of […]
Rasmus Guldhammer targeting victory in 2012 Tour of Denmark
Talented young Dane has morale back, motivated for year with Christian Watches team A year after walking away from a contract with the HTC team due to homesickeness, Rasmus Guldhammer has rediscovered his focus and has a set goal in […]
Russell Downing signs for Endura Racing Team after two years with Sky Procycling
Team leadership should bring bigger personal opportunities in 2012 After several weeks of contract negotiations with various teams, former Sky Procycling rider Russell Downing has been confirmed as moving to the Endura Racing team for 2012. The 33 year old […]
Merckx believes Schleck can win Giro if he commits himself completely to it
Says Luxembourg rider needs to avoid previous tactical errors if he’s to finally win Tour de France Eddy Merckx, the top rider in the history of the sport, has said that he believes that Andy Schleck should return to the […]
Philippe Gilbert to race at Ghent Six Day
Belgian making rare track appearance after stellar road season Iljo Keisse will be missing from the Six Days of Ghent but Belgian supporters will have a major name to cheer on on the penultimate day of racing on Saturday November […]
Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez to make final decision on backing former Geox TMC team
Country’s leader will decide if bid to save squad will get green light After recent talks in Venezuela to try to save the team, the Bike Live management company behind the squad known as Geox TMC in 2011 is relying […]








