Xavier Tondo’s father thanks people for their support
Warm tribute paid to departed rider Two and a half weeks after the peloton’s big romantic of the sport lost his life in a tragic accident, the family of Xavier Tondo has celebrated the Catalan’s memory with warmth and affection. […]
Davide Rebellin under investigation for tax evasion
Former doper becomes the latest Italian cyclist to be investigated by the Guardia di Finanza Davide Rebellin (Miche-Guerciotti) has become the latest Italian rider to be investigated by the Italian Guardia di Finanza for possible tax evasion, according to la […]
“John Degenkolb is part Zabel, part Cavendish,” says Brian Holm
German sprinter showing that he can win uphill sprints as well as flat ones After his second stage victory in the Critérium du Dauphiné, John Degenkolb (HTC-Highroad) has been compared to both Erik Zabel and Mark Cavendish by his sports […]
Cardiac Arrhythmia forces Mario Aerts to retire early
Belgian also cites the separation of Omega Pharma-Lotto team sponsors as a factor in his decision Mario Aerts (Omega Pharma-Lotto) has taken the decision to finish his career at the end of the season, a year earlier than planned, according […]
Tour de Langkawi to expand, more ProTeams promised next season
Outline of race route released for 2012 event Scheduled to take place one month later than this year and thus avoiding a clash with the Santos Tour Down Under, the organisers of the Tour de Langkawi have pledged that more […]
Critérium du Dauphiné: Number two for Degenkolb as the sprinters have their day
German neo pro takes his second stage of the race as a day-long break is neutralised in the final kilometres John Degenkolb (HTC-Highroad) won the fourth stage of the Criteium du Dauphiné between La Motte-Servolex and Mâcon in a bunch […]
Geraint Thomas Interview part I: Good morale at the Dauphiné
British champion speaks about the race so far, the prospects of defending Bradley Wiggins’ lead, and the upcoming British Championships After a strong finish to the Classics season, Geraint Thomas (Team Sky) took a break from racing. He returned at […]
Trek reaffirms support for Armstrong as ongoing investigation continues
Suggestions that Livestrong fundraising could be damaged Although the much-publicised investigation into the US Postal Service team has undoubtedly impacted upon Lance Armstrong’s public image, Trek has said that it is standing by its relationship with the former pro. The […]
Lloyd in talks with UCI ProTeams, hopes to race again this year
Australian climber determined to return after Omega Pharma Lotto dismissal Following his earlier split with the Omega Pharma Lotto team, Australian climber Matthew Lloyd is hopeful that he might be able to return to racing with another team before the […]
Astana team seeks closure of fake Vino Twitter account
Squad not impressed by parody feed With Twitter increasingly being used for satire, the Astana team has issued a communiqué stating that it is to seek the closure of an account claiming to be that of Alexandre Vinokourov. Although a […]
