Analysis: New UCI anti doping regulation imposing life bans from team roles raises questions
New rule is a step forward, but three areas of concern exist As reported earlier, the UCI has today announced a new regulation which will come into effect in two weeks’ time, and will prevent those who break anti-doping regulations […]
Ster ZLM Toer: Juan Jose Haedo on top as stage three goes to the sprinters
Hilly, Amstel Gold style stage sees constant attacks from Philippe Gilbert Juan Jose Haedo (Saxo Bank-SunGard) won the third stage of the Ster ZLM Toer, starting and finishing in the village of Schimmert, as the race finished in a bunch […]
UCI to block doping offenders from working with teams after their career ends
Rule applies only to violations committed after July 1st 2011 The UCI has today announced the ratification of a new anti-doping measure which will prevent those deemed guilty of involvement in doping practices from working as part of pro teams. […]
Tour de Suisse: Thomas De Gendt holds off Andy Schleck to take stage seven
Damiano Cunego rides out numerous attacks to hold on to race lead Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil-DCM) won the seventh stage of the Tour de Suisse between Vaduz, Liechtenstein, and Serfaus, Austria, after escaping the rest of a large breakaway group […]
No panic for Andy Schleck despite poor Tour de Suisse performance
2010 Tour runner up loses 14 minutes on big mountain stage but insists he’s still on track for July Andy Schleck (Leopard Trek) was an early casualty of the pace set by his own team on the climb to the […]
New Astana financial officer seeks merger deal with Saxo Bank and Contador
Financial officer Makhmetov also exploring Nibali buyout from Liquigas With Alexandre Vinokourov speaking about retiring at the end of the current season, plans are underfoot to secure the future success of the Astana team. It appears that Vinokourov, who is […]
Improvement for Soler increases hopes of full recovery
Team encouraged, but remains cautious While it will be another day or two before doctors can say that he’s definitely out of danger, Team Movistar rider Mauricio Soler is showing encouraging signs of improvement, less than 24 hours after being […]
Ted King Interview: USA champs bronze medallist on the road to recovery
Liquigas-Cannondale rider aiming for good end of season after Philadelphia crash In netting third in the recent US Pro Cycling championships, Ted King showed that he was back to some very strong form. He was part of the crucial break […]
Mauricio Soler placed in medically induced coma after Tour de Suisse crash
Swiss doctors still determining extent of his injuries As a result of his bad crash during today’s sixth stage of the Tour de Suisse, Colombian rider Juan Mauricio Soler has been placed in a medically induced coma by doctors at […]
UCI acknowledges Alberto Contador’s right to ride the Tour de France
Management Committee regrets “circumstances of uncertainty” but asks rider to be respected The International Cycling Union (UCI) Management Committee, meeting in Maastricht, Netherlands, has issued a statement regarding the participation of Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank-SunGard) in the upcoming Tour de […]
