Wellens and Walsleben impeded by viruses
Belgian may be lucky to race again Sunday; German out for at least two weeks Bart Wellens will have to sit out the Jaarmarktcross in Niel, Belgium, which takes place on Friday, November 11, 2011. Wellens is struggling with an […]
Leigh Howard has ambitions to support Matt Goss at Milan San Remo
Youngster says winning in Oman is a great memory Looking towards his first season with new GreenEdge team, promising young Australian sprinter Leigh Howard has pinpointed two events that he wants to ride early on in the season. “At this […]
Andy Rihs initiates project ‘Velodrome Suisse,’ new track hoped open by January 2013
Swiss cycling federation and top riders endorse aims to build track in Granges region Having put millions into the sport of cycling via the Phonak and BMC Racing teams, Swiss entrepreneur Andy Rihs is behind a bid to build a […]
Analysis: Are Longo’s claims that she was not eligible to be tested realistic?
WADA rules lay out clear guidelines for athletes Jeannie Longo’s lawyers yesterday defended their client before the French cycling federation (FFC)’s disciplinary committee, fighting a possible suspension of up to two years for committing three out of competition testing violations. […]
World champion Mark Cavendish confirmed for Revolution track meet
Briton to square up against Thomas, Kennaugh, Dowsett, Clancy and Keisse World road race champion Mark Cavendish will end a two and a half-year absence from track racing when he lines out in the next round of the Revolution series […]
Saxo Bank SunGard extends with Volodymir Gustov for one more season
Domestique to back team’s leaders in 2012 Following on from yesterday’s news that the Australian sprinter Jonathan Cantwell is signing with the Saxo Bank SunGard team, the Danish squad has named another rider who will be part of the lineup […]
Lotto Cycling Project secures Belisol as co-sponsor for three years
Belgian ProTeam joined by window manufacturer to ride under previous name of women’s team The Lotto Cycling Project has at last managed to attract a co-sponsor, in Belgian window manufacturer Belisol, on a three-year deal, according to Het Laatste Nieuws. […]
Back on UCI calendar, further upgrades hoped for Tour of Battenkill
Race organiser speaks about race status and plans Tour of the Battenkill race promoter Dieter Drake has expressed satisfaction with the race’s return to the UCI calendar in 2012, and said that he hopes to keep building the event in […]
Theo Bos to undergo operation on pinched groin vein
Dutch sprinter will need six weeks absolute rest; abandons plans for Olympic track bid Thorough medical examinations have revealed that Theo Bos (Rabobank) is suffering from a pinched vein in the left side of his groin and will require surgery […]
Jens Voigt Interview Part II: Staying young and enthusiastic at 40 years of age
German speaks about RadioShack licence, offseason training and his future Getting a RadioShack Nissan contract for 2012 ensures Jens Voigt will remain in the peloton for another year and, as stated in Part I of this interview, could enable him […]
