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Sutton making steady progress in recovery from concussion

by VeloNation Press - Friday, November 9, 2012
Fractured cheekbone will require surgery

One day after a crash which led to head injuries, slight bleeding on the brain and temporary memory loss, British Cycling and Team Sky head coach Shane Sutton looks set to be released from hospital tomorrow. The Australian ex-pro appears to be ma... → Read More


Lotto Belisol says MPCC membership is signal that it wants to be part of ‘new way of thinking’

by Shane Stokes - Friday, November 9, 2012
“The time for words should be over, they should be transformed into actions”

Commenting on the team’s recent decision to join the Movement Pour un Cyclisme Crédible (Movement for a Credible Cycling), Lotto Belisol sport manager Mark Sergeant has said that embracing the tougher rules of the MPCC is an important gesture at this... → Read More


Lampre signs Croatian Durasek for 2013

by Xylon van Eyck - Friday, November 9, 2012
Yet another new name on board for Italian squad

In the latest of several additions for next season, Lampre has announced another new signing as the team prepares for 2013. Added to the roster for the new season is 25 year old Kristijan Durasek, who becomes the first Croatian rider to join the Ital... → Read More


Shimano extends contract with Team Argos-Shimano

by Xylon van Eyck - Friday, November 9, 2012
New two year deal struck with Japanese company

Team Argos-Shimano today announced a contract extension with sponsor Shimano. The Japanese componenet manufacturer has extended its contract with the Dutch team for two more years, taking it until the end of 2014. The news further extends a partn... → Read More


Bennett confirmed as staying with An Post Grant Thornton Sean Kelly team in 2013

by Shane Stokes - Thursday, November 8, 2012
Promising young Irish rider remains on board, as do McLaughlin and Downey

Recovering from knee operations which he expects will resolve niggling issues which have affected him at times during the past two seasons, the promising young Irish rider Sam Bennett is preparing for what he hopes will be a breakthrough 2013 season.... → Read More


Emma Johansson signs for Orica-AIS for 2013

by Ben Atkins - Thursday, November 8, 2012
Swedish champion “is one of the top riders in the World” says manager Shane Bannan

Emma Johansson has signed for Orica-AIS, the sister team to the men’s WorldTour Orica-GreenEdge outfit, for 2013, according to Eurosport.se. The Swedish champion has long been linked with the Australian team, but has only now formally put pen to pap... → Read More


Bradley Wiggins released from hospital with minor injuries from training crash

by Ben Atkins - Thursday, November 8, 2012
Tour de France winner suffered only bruises after being hit by car

Bradley Wiggins (Team Sky) has been released from hospital and returned home, his team has confirmed. The Tour de France winner, and Olympic champion, was hit by a car while out training at around six o’clock yesterday evening but, despite fears that... → Read More


Oakley to sponsor Tour de France after deal is struck

by Shane Stokes - Thursday, November 8, 2012
Former Armstrong backer reaches agreement with race

Having ended its long sponsorship of Lance Armstrong after the UCI agreed that he was guilty of doping for much of his career, eyewear giant Oakley has said that it will channel sponsorship in another direction; the Tour de France. According to B... → Read More


Concussion for British Cycling head coach Shane Sutton

by VeloNation Press - Thursday, November 8, 2012
Cycling crash sees Australian hospitalised

Less than 24 hours after Bradley Wiggins was knocked off his bike and hospitalised with rib and hand injuries, British Cycling’s head coach Shane Sutton has been involved in an accident while cycling.He has suffered a concussion as a result and has b... → Read More


Kittel questions Astana ProTeam licence, states that he’d never race for team

by VeloNation Press - Thursday, November 8, 2012
German rider calls for cleaner future in sport

German sprinter Marcel Kittel has spoken about the need for higher standards in sport, saying that cycling must embrace a cleaner setup if it is to move on from past problems. The 24 year old is regarded as one of the quickest young riders in spo... → Read More


Former Tour stage winner Jimmy Casper still left without a team for new season

by Xylon van Eyck - Thursday, November 8, 2012
Frenchman not ready to retire yet

Jimmy Casper is left without a contract for 2013 but the Frenchman says he is still motivated to race and is searching for a team. Ag2r - La Mondiale has opted to not offer the 34 year old a contract renewal after one year on the team. Up until la... → Read More


Oakley boss saddened by Armstrong, won’t ask him to return money

by Xylon van Eyck - Thursday, November 8, 2012
Eyewear company explains why they waited for UCI ruling

Oakley chief executive Colin Baden has opened up about the Lance Armstrong saga, saying that it is “sad”. The sports eyewear company dropped Armstrong after the UCI ruled they would support USADA’s recommendation of stripping the American of seven To... → Read More


Bradley Wiggins hospitalised after training crash

by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Tour de France winner reported to have injured ribs, hand and wrist after being hit by hit by white van

Bradley Wiggins (Team Sky) has been hospitalised after being hit by a car while out training close to his home, according to the Lancashire Evening Post. The Tour de France winner was reportedly struck by a white Vauxhall Astra Van, as it pulled out... → Read More


Bellis on lookout for new team and fresh chance in 2013

by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Manxman hoping for a slot as comeback continues

Former world under 23 road race bronze medallist Jonny Bellis is looking for a new team for 2013, with the British rider hoping for some support in his ongoing bid to return to his best form. Still just 24 years of age, the Manxman was supposed t... → Read More


Lampre-Merida and Lotto-Belisol confirmed for 2013 Tropicale Amissa Bongo

by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, November 7, 2012
WorldTour teams’ participation increase the profile of Africa’s biggest race

The organisers of the Tropicale Amissa Bongo have confirmed the participation of both the Lampre-Merida and Lotto-Belisol teams for the eighth edition between January 14th and 20th, 2013. The seven day tour in the Gabonese Republic, on the west coas... → Read More


Bradley Wiggins: “I get incredibly angry when I'm accused of doping”

by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Tour de France winner says Armstrong “can get f***ed” if he doped during 2009/10 comeback

With the recent history of cycling being steadily exposed as having been dominated by doping, Bradley Wiggins (Team Sky) - some would say naturally - found his performances questioned as he rode his way to Tour de France victory in July. Such was th... → Read More


Chatenay-Malabry Hacking: Landis drops appeal against one year suspended sentence

by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, November 7, 2012
American opts against French court appearance

The one year suspended sentence handed down to Floyd Landis in November of last year will stand after the former pro withdrew his appeal this morning. The hearing was due to be held in Versailles between today and Friday, but now won’t take place. ... → Read More


Fabian Cancellara: "We are going through a difficult time, but cycling will never die.”

by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Swiss Classics specialist meets his fans at the Centrum Ronde van Vlaanderen

Fabian Cancellara (RadioShack-Nissan) is busy preparing for his 2013 season, which he hopes will go better than 2012. The Swiss Classics specialist was able to take a little time out of his spring preparation, however, to pay a visit to the Centrum ... → Read More


Thomas says Cavendish's departure could be good for him

by Xylon van Eyck - Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Welshman looking forward to targeting the Classics

Geraint Thomas believes Mark Cavendish leaving Team Sky could be beneficial towards his personal ambitions. The Welshman has spent one year on the same team as Cavendish and has been seen leading him out in the Giro d’Italia and Tour de Romandie. Now... → Read More


Senior judge appointed to head review of Cycling Australia after high-profile resignations

by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Dutch federation KNWU sets up anti-doping commission

As the rumblings from the USADA investigation into Lance Armstrong and the US Postal team continues, the after effects continue to be felt in countries as far away as Australia. Armstrong’s former team-mate Matt White admitted the use of banned s... → Read More

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