Johan Bruyneel: “Team RadioShack will continue for two more years”
Team manager confirms sponsor renewals at Tour team presentation RadioShack manager Johan Bruyneel has confirmed that the American team will continue for another two years, according to British news agency Reuters. The Belgian, who guided Lance Armstrong to all seven […]
BMC Racing to examine involvement with soigneur imprisoned in EPO investigation
Will study relationship with Sven Schoutteten Hours after the news that an occasional soigneur with the BMC Racing Team, Sven Schoutteten, had been imprisoned as a result of a drug seizure in October 2009 plus a house search earlier this […]
Giro Donne Preview: The women’s Corsa Rosa
Can Mara Abbott repeat her 2010 victory? With most of the cycling world’s eyes trained on the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia Femminile – the Giro Donne – gets under way in the Italian capital Rome on Friday. With […]
Tour de France start list
Start numbers for the 2011 edition of the race SAXO BANK SUNGARD (SBS) 001 CONTADOR Alberto 002 HERNANDEZ BLAZQUEZ Jesus 003 NAVARRO Daniel 004 NOVAL GONZALEZ Benjamin 005 PORTE Richie 006 SORENSEN Chris Anker 007 SORENSEN Nicki 008 TOSATTO Matteo […]
Boasson Hagen over illness, gets green light for Tour
Norwegian pledges complete support to Wiggins in yellow jersey bid Now fully over the shingles he suffered earlier this month, Edvald Boasson Hagen has confirmed that he will take part in this year’s Tour de France. The Norwegian rider was […]
BMC Racing Team plays down links with soigneur implicated in EPO case
Team reactions contradicted by race rosters The BMC Racing Team is moving to distance itself from a part time soigneur referred to as Sven S. from Zonnebeke, following his arrest this week for possession of EPO. The case dates back […]
New look team kit for Garmin-Cervélo in Tour de France
Argyle returns for cycling’s top event Dropping the predominantly black colour scheme which dominated the team kit this year and bringing back the signature argyle pattern which adorned the jersey prior to this season, the Garmin-Cervélo team has today unveiled […]
Specialized unveils new lighter, stiffer Tarmac SL4 frame
Fourth generation of US company’s flagship road frame to be ridden by a number of riders in the Tour de France Specialized has unveiled a new version of its new flagship Tarmac frame, the SL4, which most of its sponsored […]
André Greipel heads to his first Tour de France
Sprinter has respect of Alpe d’Huez André Greipel will start his first Tour de France this Saturday, at the age of 28. Greipel has won five races this season and his ready for the Grande Boucle. While disappointed with his […]
Hushovd honing uphill sprinting, targets yellow jersey at Tour de France
World Champion sees Gilbert as biggest threat during first week Thor Hushovd (Garmin-Cervélo) explained how he’s been tired of finishing in Mark Cavendish’s (HTC-Highroad) shadow the past few years, which has forced him to refocus and work on developing his […]
