Valverde counting down the days to his return, implies Movistar contract is likely
Spaniard nearing end of lengthy ban, lays out 2012 targets With the date when he is permitted to return to competition now just a month and a half away, Alejandro Valverde has spoken about his current negotiations, the chances that […]
Jan Ullrich to take part in American Gran Fondo event in Miami
Former Tour de France winner will line out alongside amateur riders on November 20th Following participation in Gran Fondo events in Italy and Austria plus a general ramping up of his time on the bike, Jan Ullrich will line out […]
2010 Canadian espoir champion Arnaud Papillon given two year doping ban for EPO use
Young rider admits taking banned substance The 2010 Candian Under 23 champion Arnaud Papillon has been handed a two year suspension after testing positive for EPO during this year’s championships, and has publicly admitted the offence via a letter released […]
Paris-Roubaix Challenge date change sets up cobbled sportive clash with Flanders
Second edition of ASO event to take place the day after established Ronde van Vlaanderen ride With its first edition having been declared a resounding success last year, the Paris-Roubaix Challenge is set to return in 2012. The event, organised […]
Edvald Boasson Hagen on the brink of signing new contract with Team Sky
Norwegian to extend contract with British team by three years despite the arrival of World champion Mark Cavendish After three months of negotiation between his agent Birger Hungerholdt and Team Sky, Norwegian star Edvald Boasson Hagen is almost ready to […]
Jurgen Van Den Broeck: “I need to get on my time trial bike soon!”
Belgium’s Tour de France hope recognises his need to work on technique against the clock Jurgen Van Den Broeck (Omega Pharma-Lotto) was another of the potential Tour de France contenders present at the 2012 race presentation yesterday to express a […]
Etape du Tour details released; uses La Toussuire/Les Sybelles and Bagnères-de-Luchon stages of 2012 Tour
Two tough challenges unveiled by ASO One day after the announcement of the 2012 Tour de France, ASO has confirmed the identities of the two stages which will feature in next year’s Etape du Tour. Unveiling the details at l’Equipe’s […]
Lampre-ISD hunting third Japan Cup victory for Damiano Cunego
Blue-fuchsia team heading to Asia for season finale and the race it has dominated in the past Lampre-ISD is heading to Japan to try to secure Damiano Cunego his third victory in the Japan Cup race this coming Sunday. The […]
GP Herning winner Troels Vinther signs one year deal with Saxo Bank SunGard
Young Dane has already clocked up strong results including GP Herning victory Having impressed the team on several of its training camps this year, the 24 year old Troels Vinther has been given a big opportunity with a one year […]
Jakob Fuglsang keen to race Giro as RadioShack Nissan’s captain
Unsure if he will be needed to help the Schlecks at the Tour Jakob Fuglsang has intimated that although he doesn’t have clear direction about next year’s racing calendar from the RadioShack-Nissan-Trek team, he’d like to target the Giro d’Italia […]
