Saxo Bank's Nick Nuyens: "I'm starting from zero, albeit with a bag full of experience and maturity."
30 year old Belgian elated about fresh start with Bjarne Riis’s Saxo Bank/SunGard team 2010 was a year to be forgotten for Belgium’s eternal hope, Nick Nuyens. The rider, who promised much in his early years with QuickStep, left for […]
Boonen and Team Quick Step unveil 2011 team colours
Blue, white and red mix together in striking kit Quick Step has unveiled what is arguably one of the most attractive of the new team jerseys for the 2011 season, releasing images today of the kit it will use from […]
RFEC won’t announce Contador decision until mid-January, appeals likely
Spanish federation president believes matter is certain to go to CAS Spanish cycling federation (RFEC) president Juan Carlos Castaño has said that he believes the final conclusion of the Alberto Contador case is some way off, with a ruling from […]
Steegmans training with Quick Step in Calpe, return likely?
Belgian’s presence at training camp suggests RadioShack release probable Belgian sprinter and Classics rider Gert Steegmans has not officially re-signed with the Quick Step team, but that transfer appears more likely than ever due to his presence at the team […]
Erwin Vervecken out of the running to replace Hans van Kasteren as Telenet-Fidea manager
Three-time Cyclocross World Champion opts instead for full-time position as sports marketing coordinator with Golazo Three-time cyclocross World Champion, Erwin Vervecken, has been transitioning well to life after bike racing. The rider, who had a penchant for big results in […]
Radomir Simunek comes through the Antwerp snow to win Scheldecross
Hanka Kupfernagel time trials over the frozen course to take women’s race Radomir Simunek (BKCP-Powerplus) won the Fidea Scheldecross on the banks of the river Schelde, within sight of the city of Antwerp. The Czech rider, who is a specialist […]
Rabobank's Frans Maassen admits to surprise at netting the signature of Michael Matthews
Early recognition of the rider’s talents led to the high profile signing by Dutch ProTeam Rabobank director, Frans Maassen, admits to the Dutch superteam’s website, Rabo Sport, that he was somewhat surprised to get the signature of budding Australian star, […]
Zdenek Stybar and his doctor feeling optimistic about quick return to racing
Cyclocross World Champion building slowly and carefully When Cyclocross World Champion, Zdenek Stybar, left for a training camp on Mallorca last week, the prognosis was very foggy for the health of the 25 year old. When the Czech champion left […]
Richmond, Virginia to bid for 2015 Road World Championships
Poised to bid for the first US Worlds since Colorado Springs, 1986 The city of Richmond, Virginia and USA Cycling are poised to make a bid for the road World Championships, if one is to read between the lines of […]
“I’m much better this season”, says Kevin Pauwels
Telenet-Fidea rider developing further in the shadow of Zdenek Stybar Kevin Pauwels (Telenet-Fidea) is having the best season of his career so far. The 26-year-old, who was under-23 World champion in 2004, has spent much of his career in the […]
