Cadel Evans wraps up Tirreno-Adriatico with solid final time trial
Fabian Cancellara blitzes flat course to take first victory of the season Cadel Evans (BMC Racing) secured overall victory in Tirreno-Adriatico after a solid performance in the seventh and final stage time trial around the Adriatic coastal town of San […]
UCI announces first frames to have met with Approval Programme
Bikes with “UCI Approved” label will soon be available in the shops The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced the first manufacturers to have successfully applied for its frame and fork “Approval Programme”, meaning that frames will soon be available […]
Vuelta a España runner-up Mosquera calls for case against him to be closed
Spaniard again claims that he’s innocent Five and a half months after being informed that the substance HES (Hydroxyethyl starch) was detected in a urine sample he gave en route to second overall in the Vuelta a España, Ezequiel Mosquera […]
Despite quiet performance, Leopard Trek satisfied with Andy Schleck’s condition
No panic over Tirreno-Adriatico ride Double Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck finished behind rival Cadel Evans yesterday, crossing the line 33 seconds behind the victorious BMC Racing Team rider after the uphill finish to Macerata. His Tirreno-Adriatico has been […]
UCI says Contador decision yet to be taken, but RFEC expects appeal to CAS
Spanish federation predicts Clenbuterol case will end up in court UCI President Pat McQuaid stated yesterday that no decision had been made yet in relation to the Alberto Contador case, but the Spanish cycling federation RFEC now expects that cycling’s […]
Tirreno-Adriatico: Di Luca admits he’s tiring
Pinotti ready for time trial battle With one day left in Tirreno-Adriatico, Team Katusha rider Danilo di Luca has stated that he is feeling fatigued. “Today I have to admit I was a little tired,” he conceded. “After the really […]
Lampre-ISD tried everything to beat Cadel Evans but failed
Blue-fuchsia team unable to dislodge race leader on the steep climb to Macerata The Lampre-ISD team started the sixth stage of Tirreno-Adriatico, between Ussita and Macerata, with its two captains poised threateningly just behind race leader Cadel Evans (BMC Racing). […]
UCI to consider limited form of radio contact to safeguard riders
Governing body could offer compromise The UCI has confirmed that it is studying the race radio situation and could potentially be open to measures to provide limited radio communication to riders in the peloton. While nothing has been decided, its […]
Ivan Basso: “I’m not afraid of Contador or Schleck”
Giro d’Italia champion feels he can take on anyone in his bid for a first Tour de France Ivan Basso (Liquigas-Cannondale) has started 2011 in an entirely different way to 2010. Last season he barely registered a result before arriving […]
Tom Boonen: “Not finishing in Meerbeke would be like removing the track from Paris-Roubaix”
Two-time Ronde van Vlaanderen winner professes to have no opinion on the possible changing of the race’s finish, but admits it would be strange This April will see the Ronde van Vlaanderen finish at the top of the Halsesteenweg in […]
