Philippe Gilbert canters to win Brabantse Pijl
OmegaPharma-Lotto rider opens Ardennes campaign in perfect fashion Philippe Gilbert (OmegaPharma-Lotto) won the Brabantse Pijl, the race that marks the transition between the cobbled and hilly classics. The Belgian outsprinted compatriot Björn Leukemans (Vacansoleil-DCM), who suffered so much bad luck […]
Ricco denies doping and says he wants to return
Italian has hearing in front of CONI Controversial Italian rider Riccardo Ricco was today interviewed by the anti-doping prosecutor of CONI, the Italian Olympic Committee. The former Vacansoleil pro reversed his earlier decision to retire, saying that he wanted to […]
UCI: 2011 world indoor cycling championships to remain in Japan
Governing body will monitor situation Although there are ongoing concerns about the situation in Japan, in particular the crippled nuclear reactor in Fukushima, the UCI has said that the 2011 UCI Indoor Cycling World Championships will continue as planned. The […]
French Minster for Sports Jouanno says Armstrong used banned substances, should admit it
Wants AFLD to work on this year’s Tour French sports minister Chantal Jouanno has said that she believes Lance Armstrong took banned products during his career, and that he should now admit to having done so. “Lance Armstrong should be […]
Stijn Devolder suffers through hunger knock at Paris-Roubaix
Vacansoleil rider admits frustration over lost opportunities this spring After a promising start to the season in the early stage races, there was hope that Stijn Devolder could return to his spot as one of the world’s best cobbled specialists. […]
Vacansoleil's Thomas De Gendt hopeful for a good result in today's Brabantse Pijl
Last year’s runner-up wants to take a step higher on the podium Thomas De Gendt, last year’s runner-up at the Brabantse Pijl, is hoping to move up a step on the podium this afternoon. The 24 year old Vacansoleil rider […]
Casar wins Paris-Camembert
Sandy Casar (Française des Jeux) outsprinted Romain Hardy (Bretagne – Schuller) and Julien Antomarchi (La Pomme Marseille) to win Paris-Camembert. After several good placings in the past, it is a dream come true for Casar, who trained on these roads […]
Giovanni Visconti out of Brabantse Pijl and GP Denain with the flu
Italian Champion hoping to be back to top condition in time for Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race The Farnese Vini-Neri Sottoli team headed north to Belgium yesterday with great hopes that the team, and in particular, Giovanni Visconti, could make an […]
Danilo Napolitano suffering from cytomegalovirus
Diagnosis explains poor form, Italian sprinter able to keep racing Following medical tests carried out a fortnight ago, Acqua & Sapone rider Danilo Napolitano has been informed that the reason for his poor form is due to illness. The Italian […]
Determined Cancellara will have final shot at Classics victory in Amstel Gold
Swiss rider has taken second, third and second in Sanremo, Flanders and Roubaix Fabian Cancellara opted not to ride the 2010 Amstel Gold Race after his Tour of Flanders/Paris-Roubaix double. Citing physical and mental fatigue, he cancelled his previously-scheduled participation […]
