Kirsipuu to continue on for another season, 41 year old will target European events
Tough veteran hopes to begin year with Tour de Langkawi in Malaysia After pondering whether or not to continue racing, the 41 year old former Tour de France stage winner Jaan Kirsipuu has decided to continue competing for another season. […]
Fédrigo: hurting in the name of Française des Jeux
‘Fédrigo is a kind of nebula. He is an unknown.’ Tour de France stage winner Pierrick Fédrigo looks forward to cause suffering next year in the name of his new team, Française des Jeux. “In races,” the 32-year-old Frenchman told […]
Landis wore a wire, recorded video footage to implicate Michael Ball in doping investigation
Raids on Ball’s apartment led to seizure of banned substances Controversial Rock Racing owner Michael Ball was implicated in doping matters by Floyd Landis, who wore a hidden wire and recorded video footage for federal agents. According to an unnamed […]
Italians Pellizotti, Di Luca and Rebellin fight to return
Job hunt difficulties for cyclists following doping investigations and suspensions Three Italians – Franco Pellizotti, Danilo Di Luca and Davide Rebellin – are looking for new teams while cycling is intensifying its fight against doping. “I am in favour of […]
Katie Compton takes dominant solo win in Kalmthout World Cup
US champion marks European return with an emphatic victory; Sanne Van Paassen takes the World Cup lead Katie Compton (Planet Bike) marked her return to Europe after the successful defence of her US national title with a commanding victory in […]
Tom Meeusen comes of age to take Kalmthout World Cup
22-year-old outsprints the Belgian master to take the biggest win of his career Tom Meeusen (Telenet-Fidea) won the cyclocross World Cup race in Kalmthout, Belgium. The 22-year-old outsprinted Belgian champion Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet) at the end of the snowy race […]
Riis proud of team Saxo Bank's new coaching staff
Structure in place for Saxo Bank’s cyclists, Contador’s future in doubt Saxo Bank team owner, Bjarne Riis is proud of the new coaches and sports directors that he has assembled for next year. “I’m proud of the team,” Riis told […]
Will Clarke Interview: Building towards first season with the Luxembourg Pro Cycling Project
Talented Australian ready to seize his chance Some riders spend half their careers trying to get that crucial first pro contract; others come along and less than three years after first putting a leg over a bike are riding for […]
Federal investigators trying to establish if US Postal team sponsors and investors were deceived
Anti-doping investigation continues to dig for signs of fraud As the investigation into the US Postal Service team continues, investigators are speaking to some of the investors who provided funding to the team, trying to establish if any were misled […]
Fabian Cancellara receives his rightful medal from Beijing Olympics
Cancellara receives disqualified Rebellin’s original silver medal in small podium ceremony at home in Switzerland Samuel Sanchez won the Olympic Road Race in Beijing on August 9, 2008. Behind, Davide Rebellin followed in second, Fabian Cancellara an amazing third, and […]
