Millar has strong words about Bradley Wiggins and Sky Procycling
Scot states that Wiggins never showed gratitude for his 2009 Tour support David Millar has criticised fellow Briton Bradley Wiggins as being ungrateful about the Garmin team’s dedication to him in the 2009 Tour de France, saying that the track […]
Omega Pharma in discussions with three teams, wants to finalise 2012 deal this week
Plans continue to evolve for next season Seeking an agreement in advance of the Tour de France, where the timing would be optimum to announce plans for next year, the Omega Pharma sponsor is currently speaking to a number of […]
FDJ Team named without Pierrick Fédrigo
Three-time stage winner cites poor form and back problems for missing race The FDJ line up for the Tour de France has been announced, and is without the team’s big winter signing Pierrick Fédrigo. The three-time Tour stage winner has […]
Geraint Thomas: “It’s been an honour to wear the red, white and blue jersey”
Outgoing British champion philosophical over losing his title, while sprinter Ben Swift looks back on a battling seventh place Sunday’s Great Britain championship road race was, as expected, just like the 2010 edition, totally dominated by the Sky Procycling team. […]
Guillaume Van Keirsbulck’s girlfriend killed in car accident
Belgian rider had just received new Quick Step contract On the same day his Quick Step team confirmed that it had agreed to extend his contract until 2013, Guillaume Van Keirsbulck’s joy disappeared when he learned that his 20 year […]
“I made a mistake in Belgian nationals,” admits Tom Boonen
Former champion should have attacked before Gilbert did Tom Boonen (Quick Step) made a mistake in Sunday’s Belgian championships race, he has admitted to Het Nieuwsblad, by not attacking before Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto). The hesitation cost the 2009 champion […]
Video Interview: Irish women’s champion Siobhan Horgan ready for upcoming UCI events
Following two runner-up slots in French Cup races, Tour du Limousin is next After having a limited international race programme during the spring, Irish road race champion Siobhan Horgan (The Edge) is looking forward to a better run of races […]
Women’s National Championships: Part two
Europe and North America decide their road jerseys, while Italy contests the time trial This weekend saw the majority of Europe and North America decide its 2011 women’s road race championships. Many went to defending champions, most went to form […]
WADA signs important agreement with World Customs Organisation
Deal will boost cooperation and combat drug trafficking The fight against doping has taken an important step forward following the signature of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the World Customs Organization (WCO). Under […]
Quick Step signs Devenyns, Vandewalle and Van Keirsbulck until the end of 2013
Team continues to plan ahead after Tom Boonen’s re-signing In a show of approval for Quick Step riders Dries Devenyns, Kristof Vandewalle and Guillaume Van Keirsbulck, the Belgian team has announced that it intends to retain the riders until the […]
