Philippe Gilbert: “I start on Sunday with no pressure”
After an incredible one-day season, Belgian champion claims he won’t be the favourite on the flat Copenhagen course Belgium’s Philippe Gilbert has so far been the outstanding one-day rider of 2011, with the Belgian champion having a commanding lead in […]
Zdenek Stybar returns to cyclo-cross competition this weekend
Solid first season with Quick Step to be followed by select cross events At the end of his first road season, the cyclo-cross world champion Zdenek Stybar will soon resume some off-road racing at an event close to his family’s […]
Taylor Phinney says worlds TT shows he needs to do a lot more work
Young BMC Racing Team rider vows to train hard over winter months Having indicated in the buildup towards yesterday’s Elite world championship time trial that he was targeting a top five place, Taylor Phinney came up short on that goal […]
AG2R La Mondiale renews with Kuota through 2013
Italian bike company to supply French ProTeam for two more years AG2R La Mondiale will ride on Kuota frames at least until 2013, as the French team has agreed an extension to its current deal with the Italian bike company. […]
Movistar confirms Basque rider Jonathan Castroviejo’s move to the team
Strong time trial rider looks to develop career with Spanish squad A consistent performance all season has netted Jonathan Castroviejo a contract with the Movistar team for next season. Castroviejo yesterday confirmed his time trial prowess when he placed eleventh […]
Alexandre Vinokourov and Astana make it official that he’ll keep riding through 2012
Says his results are important for the Astana team Having recently discussed his intention to continue racing, Alexandre Vinokourov has officially confirmed that he will postpone retirement and keep competing as part of the Astana team next year. The squad […]
Italian newspaper reports Armstrong linked to Ferrari through cash payments
Money laundering and doping accusations made against prominent riders There was a new development into the ongoing investigation into the US Postal Service team and multiple Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong yesterday with the news that Italian investigators had […]
Team Type 1–Sanofi continues to build by adding Colli to team
Team looks to continue progression towards Tour de France dream Team Type 1–Sanofi has been boosted by the additions of Daniele Colli and the young Austrian Georg Preidler to its line up for next year. Colli who rides for Geox-TMC […]
UnitedHealthcare announces eleven returning riders for next season
Team looking to improve on 2011 results and development The UnitedHealthcare cycling team has so far welcomed back eleven riders to its roster for next year as they look to improve on a total of 21 wins this season. Among […]
Quick Step announces signature of Levi Leipheimer on two year contract
American leaves RadioShack setup Three weeks after Brian Holm confirmed that both Tony Martin and Levi Leipheimer would be joining him in working with Omega Pharma Quick Step next season, the team has made it official and confirmed that the […]
