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Tour of Utah: Leipheimer, Horner, Voigt, Velits, Duggan, Frank, Butler and Lewis part of strong line-up by Shane Stokes - Monday, August 6, 2012 Tough US race begins tomorrow in OgdenWanting to bounce back from a low-key Tour de France, defending Tour of Utah champion Levi Leipheimer heads one of five teams which have announced their selections for the upcoming race.
The 2.1-ranked contest begins tomorrow and Leipheimer has l... → Read More
Eneco Tour: Marcel Kittel cruises to stage one sprint as a crash hits the final two kilometres by Ben Atkins - Monday, August 6, 2012 German sprinter set up by Argos-Shimano at the end of a long, flat day in the NetherlandsMarcel Kittel (Argos-Shimano) cruised to victory in the opening stage of the 2012 Eneco Tour, between Waalwijk and Middelburg, at the end of a long stage across the flatlands of the southern Netherlands. The German sprinter, who was forced to quit th... → Read More
Contador believes doping ban battle could help him deal with future pressures by VeloNation Press - Monday, August 6, 2012 Spaniard speaks prior to today’s start of the Eneco TourBack to action today in the Eneco Tour, Alberto Contador has said that his six month ban and long battle against doping charges have changed him as a person and how he sees the sport.
The Spaniard is clear about the strain he was under, but also ... → Read More
London 2012: Great Britain denied as Denmark’s Hansen takes men’s Omnium by Ben Atkins - Sunday, August 5, 2012 Sprint competitions continue with the favourites cruising throughFor the first night so far in the London Olympic velodrome, host nation Great Britain missed out on the one gold medal to be awarded. The men’s Omnium went to 20-year-old Lasse Norman Hansen of Denmark, despite being the only rider to crash in the S... → Read More
Vuelta a Burgos: Dani Moreno holds on to win overall as Sergio Henao attacks by Ben Atkins - Sunday, August 5, 2012 Johan Esteban Chaves takes final mountain stage to Lagunas de Neila to move into third overallJohan Esteban Chaves (Colombia-Coldeportes) took the final stage of the 2012 Vuelta a Burgos, between Revenga and the mountaintop finish of Lagunas de Neila, as race leader Dani Moreno (Katusha) fought to hold on to his purple, leader’s jersey. The ... → Read More
Contador eligible to race as suspension comes to an end by Shane Stokes - Sunday, August 5, 2012 Spaniard to return to competition tomorrow in Eneco TourDouble Tour de France winner Alberto Contador is officially free to compete once again, with his suspension expiring at midnight last night, August 4th.
The Spaniard is now counting down the hours until he officially returns to racing, with tomor... → Read More
UCI insists USADA stops disciplinary proceedings against Armstrong and others by Shane Stokes - Saturday, August 4, 2012 Tussle over US Postal Service doping allegations continueFurther to the news yesterday that USADA had rejected calls by the UCI to allow it to assume responsibility for the doping investigation into Lance Armstrong and others connected to the US Postal Service team plus hand over the entire case file, the ... → Read More
London 2012: Great Britain’s women smash Team Pursuit as men’s Sprint and Omnium begin by Ben Atkins - Saturday, August 4, 2012 Women’s team matches achievement of male compatriotsThe Great Britain trio of Dani King, Joanna Rowsell and Laura Trott added yet another Gold medal to the host nations haul in the velodrome by once again beating their own World record in the final match against the United States team of Sarah Hammer,... → Read More
Vuelta a Burgos: Paul Martens takes stage four as Dani Moreno consolidates by Ben Atkins - Saturday, August 4, 2012 Rare victory for German climber as crosswinds smash the pelotonPaul Martens (Rabobank) took his first victory in almost two years after escaping from the front group on the uphill finish of the fourth stage of the Vuelta a Burgos, between Doña Santos and Clunia. Race leader Dani Moreno (Katusha) gave chase but ... → Read More
Olympic Games: Sparks believes podium is within reach for Irvine by Shane Stokes - Saturday, August 4, 2012 Omnium rider is Ireland’s only track competitorMartyn Irvine’s coach has said that he is confident the Irish omnium rider is in top shape and ready to battle for a medal in the London 2012 velodrome.
Former US Olympic coach Andy Sparks has been working with the Ards rider for two years and sai... → Read More
Specialized-lululemon riders in London for Right to Play by Ben Atkins - Friday, August 3, 2012 Eight women riders link to Rwandan children on live video feedEight riders from Specialized-lululemon attended an even organised by charity Right to Play in the city of London yesterday, where they spoke live to children in the central African republic of Rwanda. Right to Play is the team’s official charity - ... → Read More
Taylor Phinney to lead BMC Racing Team to the Eneco Tour by Ben Atkins - Friday, August 3, 2012 American on top form after two Olympic Games fourth placesTaylor Phinney hopes to capitalise on his top form - and bounce back from the disappointment of just missing out on an Olympic medal, with fourth place in both the road race and time trial - as he leads the BMC Racing Team to the Eneco Tour. The seve... → Read More
Vuelta a Burgos: Breschel nets stage three, first win in two years by Kyle Moore - Friday, August 3, 2012 Dane gets first victory with Rabobank, Moreno continues in leader’s jerseyMatti Breschel (Rabobank) sprinted to his first win since joining the Dutch squad at the beginning of 2011, earning his first victory since a win in the Tour of Denmark in 2010, when he was with Saxo Bank. The Dane, in the midst of a bounce-back sea... → Read More
London 2012: Yet more World records on day two as Great Britain runs riot by Ben Atkins - Friday, August 3, 2012 Gold for the men's Pursuit Team, with the women by far the fastest; Victoria Pendleton takes inaugural women’s KeirinThe men’s Pursuit Team of Great Britain successfully defended the Olympic title that it took four years ago in Beijing, China, by setting yet another World record. Not to be outdone, the women of Great Britain emulated their male teammates on the pr... → Read More
USADA denies UCI request to take control of Armstrong/USPS doping proceedings by Shane Stokes - Friday, August 3, 2012 [UPDATED WITH USADA LETTER]The US Anti Doping Agency has rejected a call by the UCI to allow it to assume responsibility for the doping investigation into Lance Armstrong and others in relation to the US Postal Service team, and had also turned down a request for it to hand ov... → Read More
Omega Pharma-Quick Step sending its ‘A’ team to the Eneco Tour by Ben Atkins - Friday, August 3, 2012 Belgian squad aiming for success in the biggest stage race in BeneluxOmega Pharma-Quick Step is sending a mixed squad of its top riders to the Eneco Tour, which starts on Monday, August 6th. The seven day race features a variety of stages, including a team time trial and, since it is the highest ranking stage race in... → Read More
Vinokourov hails Nibali’s move to Astana team; Vanotti also confirmed by VeloNation Press - Friday, August 3, 2012 “This is an exciting time for Pro Team Astana"Officially acknowledging earlier indications that Vincenzo Nibali will race for the team from 2013, the team’s current top rider Alexandr Vinokourov has said that the signing will be of major importance for the future of the Astana squad.
Third in... → Read More
Samuel Sanchez aiming to bounce back in world championships by Shane Stokes - Friday, August 3, 2012 New target for former Olympic champForced to pull out of the Tour de France due to injury and then to withdraw from the Spanish Olympic team, Samuel Sanchez has set himself a new target for the season which, if he wins, would make up for this summer’s disappointment.
The Euskaltel ... → Read More
Transfer News: Jérôme Coppel to Cofidis in 2013 by Ben Atkins - Friday, August 3, 2012 French hope joins Professional Continental squad as Yvon Sanquer aims for gloryFrench Professional Continental team Codifis, le credit en ligne has announced the signing of Jérôme Coppel from 2013. The almost-26-year-old from Annemasse, in the Rhône-Alpes region is one of France’s big future hopes for Grand Tour glory, and has... → Read More
London 2012: Records tumble in the Velodrome as Great Britain dominates day one by Ben Atkins - Thursday, August 2, 2012 Fifth Gold for Hoy in Team Sprint but Pendelton and Varnish disqualifiedThe records tumbled in the first day of competition in the London 2012 Olympic Velodrome as the medals were decided in both the men’s and women’s Team Sprint, along with the qualification round of the men’s Team Pursuit. There was some drama however... → Read More
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