Grace Verbeke injured after being hit by a truck while out training
Fractured eye socket for 2010 Ronde van Vlaanderen winner Grace Verbeke (Topsport Vlaanderen 2012-Ridley) has suffered a fractured eye socket after being hit by a truck while out on a training ride. According to her team’s Facebook page, the 26-year-old […]
‘Toughest-ever’ route launched for 2012 Absa Cape Epic
Sauser and Stander return to defend their title The route for the 2012 Absa Cape Epic was released this week as the race heads to 700 kilometres of untouched terrain in the Western Cape, South Africa. With the route changing […]
Alexandr Kolobnev confirms he’ll receive a fine and warning rather than a suspension in doping case
UCI, WADA to study documentation Alexandr Kolobnev has today confirmed that the Russian Cycling Federation has decided that he will not serve a suspension as a result of his positive test at this year’s Tour de France. The Katusha rider […]
Tour of the Battenkill lands spot on National Racing Calendar for 2012
Anthem Sports has announced that the 8th edition of “America’s Queen of the Classics”, the Tour of the Battenkill, has secured a spot on USA Cycling’s National Racing Calendar (NRC) for 2012. The classic-style event, a long-time favorite on the […]
Haas enthusiastic about Garmin-Cervélo contract, believes team will help him develop
GreenEdge chief Bannan had questioned if rider was ready for WorldTour Confirmed yesterday as heading to the Garmin-Cervélo team for 2012, Australian rider Nathan Haas has embraced the opportunity to make his UCI ProTeam debut with the team. “Signing with […]
Spanish judge proposes a two year suspension in Ezequiel Mosquera doping case
Last year’s Vuelta a España runner-up still waiting for a final ruling Stalled for over a year, the case of Ezequiel Mosquera finally appears to be moving forward again with a Spanish prosecutor calling for a lengthy suspension for the […]
Matxin hopeful about future of Geox TMC team, says negotiations are going well
Team’s sporting manager states that it is in discussions with companies Confirmed this week as one of five squads in the running for three UCI ProTeam places, but battling to secure backing for next year, the Geox TMC team has […]
Phillipe Gilbert wins Vélo d’Or ahead of Evans and Cavendish
Thomas Voeckler and Peter Sagan take other awards Having been the most dominant rider this year in Classics, other one day events and several stage races, Philippe Gilbert has unsurprisingly been awarded the prestigious Vélo d’Or trophy. The Belgian clocked […]
Nicolas Roche Video Interview: New autobiography, Beijing WorldTour victory and more
Irishman opens up in frank interview at end of 2011 season This season has been quite a mixed one for Nicolas Roche, with injuries and frustrations interrupting the momentum and progress he had built in previous years. Things however ended […]
UCI believes Alexandr Kolobnev doping sanction is not yet finalised
However RUSADA appears to confirm 1500 Swiss franc fine and warning Responding to yesterday’s suggestions that Alexander Kolobnev will only be given a warning and a 1,500 Swiss franc fine for his positive test during this year’s Tour de France, […]
