Tom Boonen believes signings of more top riders will give him increased support
Doesn’t appear threatened by big name additions Although 2012 will see him share leader status in races with more big name riders, Tom Boonen has welcomed the changes to the Quick Step team for next season. The squad, which will […]
Weiss wins, dazed Lance Armstrong 23rd in XTERRA world championships
Texan fades in run section after hitting head in MTB crash Although he started the running leg of the XTERRA world championships in second place overall, Lance Armstrong finished well off the podium positions in the Hawaiian event today The […]
CAS postpones Jan Ullrich case decision until November 30th
Judgement had been due last week Originally due to issue a ruling on Thursday, October 20th, the Court of Arbitration for Sport has delayed the announcing of its verdict in relation to the CAS action lodged by the UCI against […]
Kevin Pauwels takes World Cup lead with Tabor win
Belgian solos away after Stybar bike change Kevin Pauwels (Sunweb-Revor) easily won today’s round two of the World Cup of Cyclo-cross in Tabor, Czech Republic, ahead of Zdenek Stybar (Quick Step) and Klaas Vantornout (Sunweb-Revor). Pauwels rode the second half […]
Samuel Sanchez: “The Tour will favour Contador and Evans”
Polka dot jersey winner talks about 2012 When asked about his season, Samuel Sanchez (Euskaltel-Euskadi) doesn’t know what to rank as his favourite moment. The leader of the Basque team finished sixth overall at the Tour de France, winning stage […]
Nathan Haas follows up Herald Sun Tour win with Japan Cup victory
Australian rider fastest in sprint to the line Continuing the momentum generated by his overall win in the Jayco Herald Sun Tour, Nathan Haas (Genesys Wealth Advisers) sprinted to victory in the Japan Cup earlier today. The Australian beat Japanese […]
Hoste able to train again, hoping Lotto-Ridley takes him on board
Katusha won’t honour his contract in 2012 Triple Belgian time trial champion and multiple Tour of Flanders runner-up Leif Hoste is hoping to return to his former Lotto team after relations broke down with the Katusha squad. Hoste has a […]
Will Clarke leaves Leopard Trek for Champion System
Chinese team also adds Kemps and Avery to squad Champion System Pro Cycling Team has added firepower from the southern hemisphere to its roster as it continues to build for 2012. The team is looking to become China’s first UCI […]
Matxin urges Geox TMC riders to fight on, says it is possible to continue
Requests companies to consider backing the Spanish team The chief sponsor may have withdrawn from the Geox TMC team, but Joxean Fernández Matxin continues to believe that it is possible to resolve the situation with a replacement backer and to […]
Miguel Agreda becomes second rider from Canadian Garneau team to admit doping
Canadian Cycling Association reserves judgement until confirmation is given Days after the 2010 Candian Under 23 champion Arnaud Papillon admitted doping and was handed a two year ban for EPO use, another rider from the Garneau-Club Chaussures team has also […]
