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Gerard Vroomen interview part II: Cycling should not be WADA’s only whipping boy

by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, February 20, 2013
‘If the information comes out that shows that McQuaid has been screwing this whole thing up, then that day he is gone’


While he has been outspoken by what he feels are signs that the fight against doping has not been treated as seriously as necessary by the UCI and by the teams and riders themselves [see part I of this interview], Gerard Vroomen also raises concerns ... → Read More


Vuelta a Andalucía: Jonathan Hivert takes second straight stage but Valverde maintains control

by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Frenchman wins bunch sprint after long attack is caught

Jonathan Hivert (Sojasun) took his second straight victory in the 2013 Vuelta a Andalucía - the Rua del Sol - in a bunch sprint at the end of the second stage between Trebujena and Montilla. The Frenchman was first to the line at the end of the undu... → Read More


Synergy-Baku Cycling Project presented with ambition for Azerbaijan

by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Continental team building towards Azerbaijani participation in Rio 2016 as it makes its debut in Langkawi

The new Synergy-Baku Cycling Project presented itself to the World on the eve of the 2013 Tour de Langkawi with the slogan “From Baku with Love.” Despite the fact that the 2.HC-ranked race will be the new team’s debut, its international roster of rid... → Read More


Thor Hushovd confident ahead of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad after Haut Var victory

by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, February 19, 2013
BMC Racing Team with a number of options for Belgium’s “Openingsweekend”

Victory in the first stage of last weekend’s Tour du Haut Var has given BMC Racing’s Thor Hushovd a boost of confidence as he heads into Saturday’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, the traditional opening of the Belgian season. The 2010 World champion endured ... → Read More


Gerard Vroomen Interview: Inexplicable why the UCI didn’t target Armstrong over bio passport

by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Dutchman speaks about UCI, biological passport, WADA politics and more

For Part II of this interview, click here: Gerard Vroomen has spoken out against the UCI’s recent disclosure that Lance Armstrong’s biological passport was not submitted to the expert panel for much of his comeback, saying that he finds it inexpl... → Read More


Feature: Dan Martin over virus and knuckling down again to Tirreno preparation

by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Irishman speaks about stolen bikes, missing Mont Faron and Ardennes target

Having pulled out of the Tour of the Mediterranean when the Garmin Sharp team’s bicycles were stolen and then withdrawn from the roster for the Tour du Haut Var due to illness, Dan Martin is aiming for some good training in the next two weeks in his ... → Read More


Omega Pharma-Quick Step aiming for both stages and the overall at the Tour de Langkawi

by Ben Atkins - Monday, February 18, 2013
Belgian team taking climbers and sprinters to Malaysian race

Omega Pharma-Quick Step starts the 18th Tour de Langkawi with a team designed to take on the different challenges of the Malaysian race. With two tough mountain finishes, at Cameron Highlands and Genting Highlands, the general classification is gener... → Read More


Vuelta a Andalucia: Hivert gets stage one ahead of Valverde

by Kyle Moore - Monday, February 18, 2013
French rider wins sprint out of select group, Valverde maintains overall lead

Showing scintillating early season form, Jonathan Hivert (Sojasun) sprinted to victory in stage one of the Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta del Sol on Monday. Hivert was quicker than fast finishers Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) and Bauke Mollema (Blanco), wh... → Read More


UCI announces it will increase number of WorldTour teams to nineteen for 2013 season

by Shane Stokes - Monday, February 18, 2013
Race organisers yet to react to news; decision could impact on number of wildcard squads or team size

Following on from the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision last week to restore the WorldTour licence initially refused to Katusha, the UCI has announced today that it will make an exception to the usual WorldTour rules for 2013 and permit a nin... → Read More


Traksel and Brammeier to target Belgian semi-Classics for Champion System

by VeloNation Press - Monday, February 18, 2013
American trio of Lewis, Beyer and Butler lead team for Tour de Langkawi

Having come out best in the most aggressive rider competition in the Tour of Oman, Bobbie Traksel will seek to use his current good condition and strong motivation to good ends in Saturday’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Sunday’s Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne ra... → Read More


Spanish anti-doping chief promises to try to identify Operacion Puerto clients after trial ends

by VeloNation Press - Monday, February 18, 2013
WADA president Fahey pushing for all sports concerned to be investigated

The head of Spain’s anti-doping agency has vowed that body will do its utmost to use the evidence gathered as part of Operacion Puerto to pursue cases once the current legal trial finishes. Due to Spanish laws that were in place when the Operacio... → Read More


Colombia’s Johan Esteban Chaves recovering after Trofeo Laigueglia crash

by Kyle Moore - Monday, February 18, 2013
23-year old Colombian facing a long recovery from multiple fractures

Promising young Colombian Johan Esteban Chaves (Colombia) is facing a prolonged recovery from a serious crash in the Trofeo Laigueglia on Sunday. The 23-year-old suffered multiple fractures in the early season race won by Filippo Pozzato (Lampre-Mer... → Read More


Boom wins final stage of Tour du Haut Var, Vichot overhauls Hushovd for GC victory

by Shane Stokes - Sunday, February 17, 2013
Dutchman looking good for spring Classics

Already victorious on stage two of the Tour of the Mediterranean, Lars Boom grabbed his second victory of 2013 today when he scooped the second and final stage of the Tour du Haut Var. The big Dutchman was involved in a large break which went cle... → Read More


Westra performs well in Volta ao Algarve with Paris-Nice up next

by Kyle Moore - Sunday, February 17, 2013
Third overall in Portugal indicates early season form

Lieuwe Westra (Vacansoleil-DCM) could be ready for another assault on Paris-Nice in 2013, after confirming good early season form in his first two races. Westra just finished off his third place overall in the Volta ao Algarve by taking fourth in th... → Read More


Martin repeats 2011 time trial win to scoop Volta ao Algarve victory

by Shane Stokes - Sunday, February 17, 2013
World champion dominates concluding stage in Portugal

Second overall last year, Tony Martin topped the podium in the Volta ao Algarve on the back of a time trial performance which fully underlined his status as current world champion. As he did in winning the 2011 edition, the German TT specialist s... → Read More


Valverde races to prologue victory in Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Del Sol

by VeloNation Press - Sunday, February 17, 2013
Defending champion back on top, Farrar grabs third behind Spilak

Blasting around the six kilometre San Fernando course in a time under seven minutes, Alejandro Valverde got the defence of his Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista Del Sol title off to an ideal start with victory today. The Movistar rider beat Simon Spil... → Read More


Hoogerland released from hospital, might yet ride this year’s Tour de France

by Shane Stokes - Sunday, February 17, 2013
Dutchman could return to competition in early May

Two weeks after being hit by a car and badly injured while training in Spain, Johnny Hoogerland is making a good recovery, has said that he plans to return to racing in three months and could yet do the Tour de France. The Vancasoleil DCM rider w... → Read More


Boonen confirmed for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, Gilbert to miss race

by Shane Stokes - Sunday, February 17, 2013
Belgians plot their preferred racing schedules prior to big spring goals

Although he has missed out on his traditional early season programme due to injury, being forced to scratch from the Tour de San Luis and Tour of Qatar as a result and only starting his racing in the Tour of Oman, Tom Boonen has decided to compete in... → Read More


Ciolek encouraged by strong Trofeo Laigueglia result, now aiming for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

by Shane Stokes - Sunday, February 17, 2013
Former world under 23 champion gets things off to a fine start for MTN Qhubeka

Getting his season off in a strong way with a good fifth place in yesterday’s Trofeo Laigueglia, Gerald Ciolek has expressed satisfaction with his and his MTN Qhubeka team’s performance in the Italian race. “I think we achieved our goals for the ... → Read More


Video: Final stage highlights of the Tour of Oman

by VeloNation Press - Saturday, February 16, 2013
Watch the action unfold on stage six of the star-studded race

The final stage of this year’s Tour of Oman once again saw aggressive racing amid spectacular terrain, and featured some of the world’s top riders showing early determination to clock up big results. The 2013 edition had a strong lineup of compet... → Read More

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