WADA confirms it will appeal Contador case to CAS
Agency will lodge separate application to that of UCI Five days after the UCI said that it would appeal Alberto Contador’s clearing by the Spanish federation RFEC, the World Anti-Doping Agency has confirmed that it too will pursue the matter […]
Ronde van Vlaanderen organiser expects up to 800,000 spectators on Sunday
Every effort will be made to ensure safety and security at Vlaanderens Mooiste The Ronde van Vlaanderen is the biggest event in the Belgian cycling calendar, maybe even the Belgian sporting calendar. It’s almost 100 years old but it seems […]
USADA comments on Zirbel sanction reduction, rider explains circumstances behind concession
Time trial specialist eligible to resume racing immediately The United States Anti Doping Agency has commented on today’s news that Tom Zirbel has had his two year sanction reduced, verifying that the rider can return to racing straight away. “We […]
Leif Hoste hospitalised after De Panne crash
Head wound could jeopardise three-time Ronde runner up’s chances on Sunday Leif Hoste (Katusha) suffered a serious crash in the first stage of the Driedaagse De Panne-Koksijde today. The Belgian crashed on the approach to the Eikenmolen, landing on his […]
Pendleton says she’s motivated rather than demoralised after her worlds performance
Still believes she is on track for strong Olympic Games It’s been a stressful past few months for Victoria Pendleton, who said in October that she was having nightmares about the 2012 Olympics, who admitted in February that she lacked […]
Menchov says Volta a Catalunya participation was important form-builder
Russian rider believes his condition is turning around Although he finished a distant 133rd overall in the Volta a Catalunya, 26 minutes and 19 seconds behind the overall winner Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank SunGard), Denis Menchov doesn’t appear to be […]
McQuaid states that plasticizers do not form part of UCI's Contador appeal to CAS
UCI president says that Contador hasn’t yet proven that meat was the cause of positive test Pat McQuaid has said that plasticizers do not form part of the governing body’s appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, in relation […]
Breakaway André Greipel foils the other sprinters in De Panne stage 1
Gorilla wins in long distance escape with the peloton at its heels Its no great surprise that André Greipel (OmegaPharma-Lotto) won the first stage of the Driedaagse De Panne-Koksijde between Middelkerke and Zottegem, but the German sprinter did it the […]
Ricco hearing postponed for two weeks
Rider requests more time before meeting CONI Initially scheduled for this Friday April 1st, Riccardo Riccò’s hearing before the Italian Olympic Committee’s anti-doping agency CONI has been put off until April 13th. The rider has requested an extension before the […]
Brailsford questions Great Britain’s participation in 2012 world championships
Says distance means team might give races a miss Following what was a quieter performance than was anticipated in the world track championships in Apeldoorn, British Cycling’s high performance director Dave Brailsford has suggested that the country could sidestep next […]
