Topsport Vlaanderen-Mercator confirms 22 riders for 2012
Belgian team continues as UCI Pro Continental Topsport Vlaanderen-Mercator, the second-tier Belgian squad, has confirmed its roster for the 2012 season. The team will once again feature time trial specialist Dominique Cornu, as well as seven names that are new […]
Cadel Evans wins hallowed ‘Oppy’ medal at Australian Cyclist of Year awards
Tour de France champion honoured in Sydney Capping off a stunning season which saw him win the Tour de France, Tirreno Adriatico and the Tour de Romandie, Cadel Evans has been awarded the prestigious Sir Hubert Opperman Medal at the […]
Thor Hushovd says he’s at fault over worlds bonus problem
2010 world champion comments on Garmin-Cervélo experience His agent earned headlines this year over complaints that Thor Hushovd wasn’t paid a bonus by Garmin-Cervélo for winning the world road race championships, but the rider himself has played down the issue […]
Former U23 world champion Romain Sicard in hot water over drunken incident
Young Frenchman caught stealing traffic cone, then breathalysed The talented 23 year old Euskaltel Euskadi rider Romain Sicard is in hot water this morning after being arrested by French police in Toulouse last night. The 2009 under 23 world road […]
Robbie Hunter Video Interview: Teaming up with Tyler Farrar again at Garmin-Cervélo
34 year old sprinter also in the hunt for his own results South African Robbie Hunter will return to Garmin-Cervélo next year, a team he previously rode for in 2010. Together with Robbie McEwen he was due to ride for […]
1t4i squad confirms ongoing interest in Tony Martin
German rider had been in talks with Dutch squad Although it missed out on closing a deal to sign him this season, the Project1t4i squad has made it clear that it would like to bring Tony Martin on board if […]
Marco Pantani’s parents criticise decision to clear drug dealer of son’s death
“We cannot get justice” states father of 1998 Tour winner The parents of the 1998 Tour de France champion Marco Pantani, who died of a cocaine overdose in 2004, have expressed their extreme disappointment and anger at the decision today […]
Technical staff of Geox-TMC team issue open letter pledging unity, calling for support
Team continues to search for new sponsor as UCI deadlines approach As time ticks towards the UCI’s next announcement date of November 20th for ProTeams, the pressure continues on the Geox TMC team to find a new sponsor for 2012. […]
Floyd Landis’ former coach Arnie Baker rejects French hacking ruling
Claims trial was biased and designed to cover up lab’s failings Floyd Landis’ former coach Arnie Baker has categorically denied being involved in the hacking of the French national anti-doping laboratory and also of knowingly receiving stolen material from that […]
UCI to appeal Oscar Sevilla suspension to CAS
Six-month ban handed down by RFEC “not in accordance with the regulations” The International Cycling Union (UCI) is to appeal the six-month suspension of Oscar Sevilla to the Court for Arbitration in Sport (CAS), El Pais reports. The Spanish veteran […]
