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Decision coming soon on proposed Tour de France return to Britain by VeloNation Press - Sunday, November 18, 2012 British Cycling backs Scottish bid over rival Yorkshire’s applicationTour de France organisers ASO are expected to make a decision in the coming weeks about whether the race will return to Britain in either 2014 or 2015. The race last visited the country in 2007, when huge crowds and a welcoming atmosphere were regard... → Read More
Sven Nys continues perfect Superprestige season in Aspere-Gavere by Ben Atkins - Sunday, November 18, 2012 Kannibaal outsprints Klaas Vantornout in close muddy contest; Nikki Harris takes women's raceSven Nys (Landbouwkrediet-Euphony) maintained his perfect record in the 2012/13 Superprestige series with his eighth career victory in Aspere-Gavere. The Kannibaal far from had things his own way however, in arguably the muddiest race of the season ... → Read More
Chris Hoy confirms he won’t ride 2013 track worlds, still weighing up future by VeloNation Press - Sunday, November 18, 2012 Double Olympic gold medallist will decide whether to retire or not in coming monthsCurrently on a break from racing after an Olympic campaign which saw him win gold in the team sprint and the Keirin, Chris Hoy has said that while he will return to competition in January, that he will miss February’s world championships.
He also... → Read More
Rodriguez says he is almost certain to extend with Katusha team by VeloNation Press - Sunday, November 18, 2012 WorldTour winner ready to commit until the end of 2014Having threatened to leave the team over a month ago over a dispute over his salary, saying that he’d be out the door as soon as his current contract expired at the end of next season, it looks almost certain that Joaquim Rodriguez will now extend fo... → Read More
Kennaugh hoping to target Giro d’Italia and Ardennes Classics in 2013 by VeloNation Press - Sunday, November 18, 2012 Road race championship title another target for Olympic gold medal winnerReturning his focus to the road after picking up an Olympic gold medal in Great Britain’s team pursuit squad, Peter Kennaugh has outlined his wish-list for the 2013 season.
The 23 year old Manxman is developing well and wants to move up a level i... → Read More
Glasgow Track World Cup: Day Two Wrap by Ben Atkins - Sunday, November 18, 2012 More spills and controversy on a dramatic second dayThe second day of the Glasgow round of the UCI Track World Cup was to prove to be no less dramatic than the first, with mixed fortunes for numerous Olympic champions, big crashes in the Men’s Keirin, and two very close Omnium competitions.
Men’s I... → Read More
Gianni Meersman leaves Lotto-Belisol over WorldTour uncertainty by Ben Atkins - Saturday, November 17, 2012 26-year-old quits after one injury-hit year at Belgian teamGianni Meersman has decided to leave Lotto-Belisol after just one year, the Belgian team has announced. Despite the 26-year-old having an ongoing deal with the team, he has made use of the fact that it is still not certain to be awarded a place in th... → Read More
Sven Nys wins a hard fought GP Hasselt over Niels Albert by Ben Atkins - Saturday, November 17, 2012 Kevin Pauwels’ unlucky season continues as he crashes out of contention on the hurdlesSven Nys (Landbouwkrediet-Euphony) was the most determined rider once again as he took his third victory in the GP Hasselt, the third round of the bpost bank trofee. The Belgian champion accelerated clear of World champion Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerpl... → Read More
Former Belgian TT champion Hoste without a contract by Shane Stokes - Saturday, November 17, 2012 Is multiple Ronde van Vlaanderen runner-up set to retire? Triple Tour of Flanders runner-up Leif Hoste could be facing the end of his career with the news that his current Accent.jobs-Willems Verandas team will not extend his contract.
The 35 year old Belgian dropped to Pro Continental level this year a... → Read More
Kirsipuu retires at 43 years of age, takes up directeur sportif role with Astana team by Shane Stokes - Saturday, November 17, 2012 Four-time Tour stage winner finally walks away from competitionAfter a professional career spanning 21 years, including stints with the Ag2r La Mondiale, Crédit Agricole and Champion System teams, Jaan Kirspuu has hung up his racing wheels at 43 years of age.
The Estonian hardman has decided to call time on ... → Read More
Tom Meeusen to miss a second weekend of racing as rib pain continues by Ben Atkins - Saturday, November 17, 2012 Tom Meeusen (Telenet-Fidea) is set to miss his second straight weekend of cyclocross races as he continues to suffer with pain in his ribs. The 24-year-old crashed spectacularly as he lost control of his bike in the rutted sand at the foot of a stee... → Read More
Tough Australian anti-doping legislation moves closer to becoming official by Shane Stokes - Saturday, November 17, 2012 Athletes, coaches and officials could be jailed if they lie about doping involvement A proposal which would see Australian athletes jailed if they lied about having used performance enhancing drugs in the past moved a step closer towards formal implementation on Friday.
The measure, which would see those athletes required to trut... → Read More
Evans comments on Armstrong case, also speaks of frustration at suspicion hanging over riders by VeloNation Press - Friday, November 16, 2012 2011 Tour winner applauds USADA’s investigationWhile he acknowledges that many questions are going to be asked about the sport after the Lance Armstrong/US Postal Service investigations, Cadel Evans has said that he is frustrated by any suggestions that every big rider has broken the rules or tha... → Read More
Glasgow Track World Cup: Day One Wrap by Ben Atkins - Friday, November 16, 2012 Ups and downs for Great Britain as the host nation continues to ride the post-Olympic waveThe first ever World Cup event to be held at the brand new Sir Chris Hoy velodrome in Glasgow, Scotland was a mixed one for the home nation as its women continued to deliver but its men struggled.
Denmark takes Men’s Team Pursuit as the host natio... → Read More
Androni Giocattoli – Venezuela’s Savio believes WorldTour licence could be possible by 2015 by VeloNation Press - Friday, November 16, 2012 Italian manager negotiating with Venezuelan government After long gaining access to the Giro d’Italia on a wildcard basis, most often as a result of his team winning the season-long Coppa Italia standings, Androni Giocattoli – Venezuela manager Gianni Savio is hoping not to rely on such methods from 2015... → Read More
Jason Kenny speaks of post-Olympic depression by Ben Atkins - Friday, November 16, 2012 Double London gold medalist wants to win more often to break four-year cycleOlympic Sprint champion Jason Kenny has spoken of suffering from depression following his double gold medal triumph in London this summer. The 24-year-old took victory in the Sprint and Team Sprint - to add to his Team Sprint gold and Sprint silver ... → Read More
MPCC anti-doping proposals to be considered by WADA by Shane Stokes - Friday, November 16, 2012 Three more teams sign up to Movement for a Credible CyclingAfter recently adding the Lotto-Belisol team to its ranks and also pushing for a toughening of anti-doping measures, the Mouvement Pour un Cyclisme Crédible [Movement for a Credible Cycling/MPCC] organisation is hoping that the World Anti-Doping Agen... → Read More
Irvine to turn pro in 2013, taking a break from Omnium racing by Shane Stokes - Friday, November 16, 2012 Irishman riding scratch and pursuit in Glasgow World Cup, will focus on road racing next season Having competed last year as part of the Continental RTS Racing Team, Irish track racing Olympian Martyn Irvine will move up a level next year and continue to develop the road aspect of his career.
The Omnium specialist has inked a deal with a st... → Read More
Schleck ‘very excited’ to do Santos Tour Down Under for first time in his career by Shane Stokes - Thursday, November 15, 2012 Official confirmation that Luxembourg star will begin his season in Australian WorldTour event A report on Tuesday that Andy Schleck will make his Tour Down Under career debut in January has been officially confirmed today by the race organisers, who are enthusiastic about the 2010 Tour de France winner’s participation.
“Andy is the first ... → Read More
Mcipollini-Giordana presents “continuity and novelty” with 2013 line up by Ben Atkins - Thursday, November 15, 2012 New faces join an established core at Giallo-fluo teamThe MCipollini-Giordana team has announced details of its almost-finished 2013 roster, and describes the line up as presenting “continuity and novelty.” The giallo-fluo team -currently called MCipollini-Giambenini - sponsored by the bike company of ... → Read More
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