Seven wildcards confirmed for Tour of Flanders
Belgian and French teams field three squads each, Skil Shimano also selected A total of seven wildcard teams have been confirmed for the Tour of Flanders Classic, which will be disputed in just over one month’s time on April 3rd. […]
Hanka Kupfernagel to guest with Horizon Fitness in 2011
German and British cyclocross champions will ride alongside one another in selected races Hanka Kupfernagel will ride as a guest rider for the Horizon Fitness team in some selected events in 2011, the team announced today. The German cyclocross champion, […]
Tour de San Luis and Vuelta a Chile winner Arriagada tests positive
Strong season start turns sour for Chilean rider South American cycling has been hit by the news that the winner of the Tour de San Luis and Vuelta a Chile, Marco Arriagada, has tested positive for an unidentified anabolic agent. […]
Paris Roubaix Challenge route introduced by legends of the race
Bernard Hinault and Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle instruct amateur riders on the way to ride the cobbles Bernard Hinault and Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle, two former winners of Paris-Roubaix, were on hand today to guide a group of amateur riders over the course of […]
Brian Nygaard: "Form-wise, Fabian Cancellara is further along than last year at this time."
Both Cancellara and Heinrich Haussler opted for training camps in friendlier climes Heinrich Haussler wasn’t the only Spring Classics favorite to pass on the opening weekend festivities in Belgium. Last year’s Flanders/Roubaix Double winner, Fabian Cancellara, was also a notable […]
Quick Step hopes to bounce back at GP Samyn
Iljo Keisse getting season’s first road start in 2011 After a disappointing start to the Flemish season, the Quick Step team is sending a team that it hopes will do better at the start of the Walloon one. The team […]
Ten days left to save the 2011 Ronde de l’Isard
Organisers under financial pressure to ensure future of under 23 race One of cycling’s top Under 23 events is facing uncertainty due to a shortfall in budget of over 25%. The Ronde d’Isard features past winners such as Denis Menchov, […]
Wonderful Pistacios team ready for 2011, Faiers and Silva added to roster
New sponsor causes renaming of previous Adageo Energy Pro Cycling squad Targeting a range of US-based races including the Redlands Classic and the TD Bank Philadelphia International Championship, the Wonderful Pistachios team has just concluded an early-season training camp in […]
Light spring programme for Cadel Evans as he makes bid to be the oldest post-war Tour de France winner
BMC director John Lelangue believes that the Australian can win the Tour at 34 Cadel Evans (BMC Racing) will have a much lighter race programme on the lead up to the Tour de France this year compared to last, the […]
Sizeable investment of $10 million put into Quiznos Pro Challenge
Big boost for new Colorado stage race The future of the Quiznos Pro Challenge stage race has received a considerable boost with the announcement of a 10 million investment for the event. Colorado investors Rick and Richard Schaden have committed […]
