Omega Pharma and Lotto confirm split
Belgian lottery to begin new project “to create maximum opportunities for Belgian cycling” Despite its position as the top team in Belgium, largely thanks to the wins of Philippe Gilbert, the two sponsors of Omega Pharma-Lotto are to go their […]
Kai Reus to return to competitive cycling
Complete break allowed him to regain health and motivation After over six months away from the sport, 2003 world junior champion Kai Reus has decided to return to competitive cycling. The talented Dutchman attended the presentation of the Internationale Juniorendriedaagse […]
Joaquim Rodriguez on the Giro d'Italia: "I want to race for the win."
Katusha captain excited about a Grand Tour tailor made for his abilities Last year’s World Tour overall winner, Joaquim Rodriguez, is currently in Andorra putting the final touches on the form that he hopes will take him to victory in […]
Futher talk about Omega Pharma/Lotto split and formation of new team
Could Belgacom and Adecco come on board? Following recent rumours of tension between the sponsors of the Omega Pharma-Lotto team, speculation is growing further that the squad could split in two halves for 2012. Belgian publication De Morgen has reported […]
Mosquera hydroxyethyl starch doping case goes before Spanish federation RFEC
UCI moves forwards with disciplinary action Almost seven months after the UCI announced that Vuelta a España runner-up Ezequiel Mosquera had tested positive for the substance hydroxyethyl starch, the governing body has requested disciplinary proceedings against the rider. The Spaniard […]
Ben Swift Interview: Living up to his name with Sky Procycling
Rapid British rider continuing to progress As a sprinter, Ben Swift could hardly have a better name; the 23 year-old Sky rider from Rotherham recently scored his third win of the season, taking stage five of the Vuelta Castilla y […]
Hushovd’s agent states no problems exist with Garmin-Cervélo
Carera downplays reports of any disagreement Following reports yesterday that world champion Thor Hushovd wasn’t fully satisfied in the Garmin-Cervélo team, his agent Alex Carera has this morning moved to quell suggestions of tension. Procycling.no yesterday quoted Carera as saying […]
Vuelta a Asturias: Stefan Schumacher cements race lead with stage 2b time trial
German specialist takes second stage victory in as many days Stefan Schumacher (Miche-Guerciotti) cemented his lead in the Vuelta a Asturias with victory in the 14km time trial, the second part of the split second stage, in Piedras Blancas. The […]
Philippe Gilbert unconcerned about possible World Tour overall win
Belgian rider holds a commanding lead and will likely win…but doesn’t really care Once again, a top rider has underlined his total disregard for a classification that seems like it should hold at least some prestige – the World Tour […]
Tour of Turkey: André Greipel takes easy sprint for stage six as peloton shatters
Alexandr Efimkin takes the lead as Tom Peterson loses time André Greipel took what turned out to be an easy victory in the sixth stage of the Tour of Turkey, between Fethiye and Finike, at the head of a peloton […]
