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Ligthart and Mørkøv consolidate their lead in Amsterdam Six by José Been - Wednesday, October 17, 2012 Gijs van Hoecke and Kenny de Ketele chasing hardPim Ligthart and Michael Mørkøv consolidated their top position in the Amsterdam Six after the second night but Gijs van Hoecke and Kenny de Ketele are rapidly approaching the Dutch-Danish duo. Both teams passed the 100-points mark, with Van Hoecke/D... → Read More
Taylor Phinney Interview: Getting the pill culture out of the sport by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, October 16, 2012 Young American says that he too was a USPS fan growing up, is also demoralised by USADA findingsIt’s a tough time for cycling after the USADA revelations, and no more so than for the American scene; Lance Armstrong, the US Postal Service team and many of his former team-mates come from there.
However Taylor Phinney underlined today that man... → Read More
IOC vice president Bach says Armstrong needs to ‘stop burying his head in the sand’ by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, October 16, 2012 States decision about 2000 Olympic medal will be made in due courseIOC vice president Thomas Bach has called on Lance Armstrong to admit doping during his career, saying that he believes the American and cycling itself would benefit from such an action.
“For this procedure to be comprehensive, it would be good f... → Read More
Contract-less Juan José Haedo wants to stay in Europe for another four years by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, October 16, 2012 Argentinean sprinter in negotiations with Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank and others for 2013 seasonJuan José Haedo’s six-year stay with Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank is coming to a close, and the Argentinean sprinter has yet to secure a deal for next season. Having promised himself that he wanted to race in Europe for ten years, the 31-year-old is hopin... → Read More
Omega Pharma-Quick Step terminates Levi Leipheimer’s contract after USADA revelations by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, October 16, 2012 American’s public statement cited as reason by Belgian teamOmega Pharma-Quick Step has terminated its contract with Levi Leipheimer, less than one year into the two-year deal. The almost 39-year-old American was one of eleven former teammates of Lance Armstrong that gave evidence against the disgraced former... → Read More
Frank Schleck awaiting outcome after anti-doping hearing in Luxembourg by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, October 16, 2012 RadioShack Nissan rider sounding optimistic Sidelined from competition ever since he tested positive during the Tour de France, Frank Schleck faces a further wait before he finds out the repercussions of that test. The RadioShack Nissan rider yesterday appeared before the Disciplinary Committe... → Read More
Motivated Hushovd wants to compete for four more seasons by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, October 16, 2012 34 year old BMC Racing Team rider still focused on winning Paris-RoubaixHe’s had the toughest season of his career, with long periods off the bike and a few low-key races, but Thor Hushovd has recovered his motivation and plans to race for at least four more seasons.
“It's the head that decides, but right now I'm rea... → Read More
Ligthart and Mørkøv lead Amsterdam Six by José Been - Tuesday, October 16, 2012 Racing begins, Ligthart unaffected thus far from Tour of Beijing jet lagPim Ligthart and Michael Mørkøv lead the Amsterdam Six after one night of racing. Ligthart, who returned from Beijing on Sunday evening, was happy. “It’s in the middle of the night for me at the moment, but as long as I keep busy, it’s okay.”
The... → Read More
Jacques Janse van Rensburg and four others re-sign for Team MTN-Qhubeka for 2013 by VeloNation Press - Monday, October 15, 2012 South African team continues to build roster for expected Pro Continental debut Having announced a range of new additions to the team as it prepares to step up to the Pro Continental level, the South African MTN Qhubeka squad has today confirmed the re-signing of five of its current riders.
Songezo Jim, Bradley Potgieter, De... → Read More
Fabian Cancellara: “I think I might even skip the next Tour” by Ben Atkins - Monday, October 15, 2012 No prologue offers Swiss time trial champion little of his usual motivationFabian Cancellara (RadioShack-Nissan) may miss next year’s Tour de France as he looks to make up for the disappointments of 2012, according to Het Nieuwsblad. The Swiss time trial champion suffered a number of serious crashes this season, which cost ... → Read More
Mark Cavendish visits Right to Play projects in Tanzania by Ben Atkins - Monday, October 15, 2012 Former World champion sees charity’s work for himself in east AfricaAs speculation continues over which team he will be riding for in 2013, 2011 World champion Mark Cavendish (Team Sky) has visited some Right to Play projects in the east African country of Tanzania. The Manxman became involved with Right to Play duri... → Read More
Tour de France presentation to be streamed live on October 24th by Ben Atkins - Monday, October 15, 2012 Rumours abound about details of 100th race which starts in Corsica for the first timeFans all over the World will be able to watch the presentation of the 100th Tour de France live on October 24th, as race organiser ASO will stream it live online once again. The race, which will start on Corsica - in its very first visit to the Medi... → Read More
Liggett admits he now finds it very difficult not to believe Armstrong took drugs by Shane Stokes - Monday, October 15, 2012 Four Corners programme raises questions about Armstrong and UCI He’s been one of Lance Armstrong’s staunchest supporters over the years, commentating on his Tour de France successes and also defending him in multiple interviews, but veteran broadcaster Phil Liggett has now conceded that he has serious doubts abou... → Read More
Oakley standing behind Armstrong for now by Shane Stokes - Monday, October 15, 2012 Eyewear company said it must wait for a guilty verdict before changing its positionOne of Lance Armstrong’s longest-running sponsors Oakley has stated that it is continuing to support the Texan, but has appeared to leave the door open to change that stance depending on how things pan out.
The former pro was handed a lifetime ba... → Read More
Meeusen disconsolate after illness forces him out of bpost bank round one by Kyle Moore - Sunday, October 14, 2012 Wellens and Peeters also struggle on tough day for Telenet-FideaTom Meeusen (Telenet-Fidea) has seen his cyclo-cross season get off to a rough start, and the Belgian was forced to drop out of the bpost bank trofee opening race in Ronse on Sunday. In the newly named cup series, which is now ranked by time rather ... → Read More
Final WorldTour standings sees victory go to Rodriguez, Sky and Spain by Shane Stokes - Sunday, October 14, 2012 Very little change after Tour of BeijingThe outcome was already known due to neither rider’s participation in the Tour of Beijing, but now it has become official after the publication of the final rankings in the series: Joaquim Rodriguez has beaten Bradley Wiggins to win the 2012 UCI Worl... → Read More
Niels Albert solos to a close victory in the GP Mario De Clercq by Ben Atkins - Sunday, October 14, 2012 Kevin Pauwels just four seconds behind World champion and takes lead in bpost bank trofeeNiels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) gradually his opponents off his wheel to take victory in the GP Mario De Clercq, the the first round of the bpost bank trofee, in Ronse, Belgium. The World champion managed to fight his way across to the leading duo of ... → Read More
Pound says it’s not credible that the UCI didn’t know about Armstrong’s doping by Shane Stokes - Sunday, October 14, 2012 Current WADA director general Howman also raises questions Former WADA president Richard Pound has said that he believes the UCI was aware of doping by Lance Armstrong and his US Postal Service team, but failed to act on it.
“It is not credible that they didn’t know this was going on,” Pound told AFP. “I ... → Read More
Pinotti making good progress in recovery, returning to road training soon by Shane Stokes - Saturday, October 13, 2012 Italian determined to target 2013 worlds after near miss this yearBMC Racing Team rider Marco Pinotti has confirmed he is making steady progress in his recovery from the crash which cost him a shot at a world time trial championship medal. The Italian was on course for a potential third place in the race on Septemb... → Read More
Tim Wellens ends first professional season with Beijing WorldTour points by Ben Atkins - Saturday, October 13, 2012 Fifth on final stage and tenth overall see 21-year-old enter UCI’s top-level rankingFour months ago Tim Wellens (Lotto-Belisol) was riding in the under-23 category but, after signing with the Belgian WorldTour team on July 1st, he 21-year-old has ended the season on a high. Tenth place overall in the Tour of Beijing - as well as fi... → Read More
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