Team Type 1 hoping to complete Teklehaymanot signing, despite delays
Talented African champion still awaiting pro deal Team Type 1 has confirmed that it is interested in signing the talented Eritrean talent rider Daniel Teklehaymanot to the squad, but is currently facing issues in trying to finalise the deal. “We […]
Michele Scarponi surprised by the difficulty of the two ascents of Mount Etna
Giro d’Italia’s ninth stage tougher than Italian rider expected Michele Scarponi has returned from a wintry recon ride of the famed climb of Mt. Etna, which will be ascended twice in Stage 9 of the 2011 Giro d’Italia. The Italian, […]
Could Eufemiano Fuentes lose his medical licence?
Ethics commission will study situation, but won’t act for now For many it may seem inconceivable that Eufemiano Fuentes has been able to retain his medical licence despite the blood bags and banned substances seized from his Madrid lab in […]
Armstrong’s RadioShack squad named for Santos Tour Down Under
Final international race for multiple Tour de France winner Triple Swiss champion Gregory Rast and Spanish climber Markel Irizar will be part of a solid six-man squad supporting Lance Armstrong in his final international event next month, the 2011 Santos […]
HTC Highroad and Movistar officially present new jerseys
American team also held camp in California The HTC Highroad team has concluded its first training camp for the 2011 season in California, presenting its new jersey as well. The men and women of the American outfit spent ten days […]
Oudenaarde or Ronse to host Tour of Flanders finish in 2012?
A move to either of the two cities would require a complete restructuring of the route of the race 2012 could see a very different route of the Tour of Flanders if some of the latest possibilities come to fruition. […]
Sparks believes Irish track riders have potential to qualify for 2012 Olympics
Says Irvine is one of the most naturally talented riders he has worked with Andy Sparks, the US Olympic coach for Beijing 2008 and current coach to the Irish team, believes that Irish rider Martyn Irvine should qualify for the […]
Dale Appleby interview: Welsh champion aiming for strong 2011 with CyclePremier.com Metaltek
National jersey and Ringerike performance show talent It’s not just on the continent that times are tough for young pros. One rider finding the veneer of glamour isn’t overly thick is 23 year-old Dale Appleby; one of the youngsters signed […]
UCI confirms Pegasus Sports met Pro Continental licence deadline
Team must now wait while application is processed The Pegasus Sports team’s bid to gain a Pro Continental licence for 2011 has moved to the next level, following confirmation from the UCI that it did indeed receive the necessary documents […]
Porte to exploit newfound confidence
‘I’m much hungrier than last year’ Australian Richie Porte wants to exploit the confidence he gained in his first year as a professional. “This year has given me more confidence to believe that I can do well in stage races,” […]
