Jalabert agrees with predictions that a sprinter will win 2011 world championships
French selector completed reconnaissance of road and time trial route in Copenhagen National selector and former world number one Laurent Jalabert will have the task of deciding who will best represent France in the world road race championships in Copenhagen, […]
Arenberg Forest to remain in 2011 Paris-Roubaix
Infamous cobbled sector stays in the race despite rumours to the contrary The infamous Trouée d’Arenberg cobbles are to feature in the 2011 Paris-Roubaix course after all, according to Het Nieuwsblad. It was rumoured that the 2.4km stretch of cobblestones, […]
Increased revenue for Tour de France organiser thanks to "Lance Armstrong effect"
Seven-time winner’s comeback fuelled interest and investment on the race Although he was unable to add to his tally of seven victories, Lance Armstrong’s presence in the 2009 Tour de France was a financial success for race organiser Amaury Sports […]
Lizzie Armitstead interview: Garmin-Cervélo’s rising star
Young Briton speaks about her past, present and future Normally, when you talk to a 21 year old star cyclist, the story of their career began about ten years earlier, and their first bike came from their avid riding father. […]
Funding secured, Pegasus Sports team is racing to meet UCI deadline
Riders agree to a pay cut to keep team afloat Having managed to raise the funding to pay the necessary bank guarantee, the Pegasus Sports team is currently racing to get the documentation in to the UCI before this afternoon’s […]
WADA president John Fahey states that Iljo Keisse’s ban cannot be sidestepped
Says Belgian Court of Appeal ruling was incorrect Following recent confusion when Iljo Keisse was allowed compete in Belgium and Zurich but blocked by the UCI from riding Saturday’s Revolution event in Britain, WADA has clarified its position and said […]
Three Days of West Flanders receives some exciting changes for 2011
The race, also known as the Johan Museeuw Classics, will include a prologue and a new stage start in Brugge The Three Days of West Flanders, or rather the Johan Museeuw Classic as it will also be known, has undergone […]
Maxime Monfort excited about Luxembourg Pro Cycling Project following first camp
Belgian says: “The atmosphere was brilliant.” 27 year old, Maxime Monfort, made a big switch for 2011 following yet another strong season with the HTC-High Road team. While the door was still open for him with Bob Stapleton’s crew, the […]
Sastre criticises media for rushing to judgement in doping cases
Says cycling is an easy target The 2008 Tour de France winner Carlos Sastre has said he believes the media should show caution when dealing with doping investigations such as the new Operación Galgo (Operation Greyhound) affair, suggesting that newspapers […]
Hitec Products-UCK women’s team to wear Craft through 2012
Emma Johansson’s new team to be clothed by Swedish clothing company The Norwegian-registered women’s Hitec Products-UCK team will wear clothing supplied by Craft for the next two seasons, the team announced today. The team has been in existence since 2009 […]
