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Jean-René Bernadeau welcomes the first two Italians to Team Europcar by Ben Atkins - Sunday, December 25, 2011 Davide Malacarne and Matteo Pelucchi expected to add strength and flavour to almost totally French team2012 will see two Italian riders join the French Europcar team: Davide Malacarne, who has been with Quick Step since joining as a stagiaire in 2008, and Matteo Pelucchi, who was a first year pro with Geox-TMC in 2011. For the team, which began in 20... → Read More
Juan Antonio Flecha takes aim at the Classics once more by Ben Atkins - Saturday, December 24, 2011 Team Sky’s spring captain preparing for his thirteenth season in the pro-pelotonTeam Sky’s Classics captain Juan Antonio Flecha is preparing himself for yet another season at the top level of the pro peloton. The 34-year-old Argentine-born Spaniard turned professional with Relax-Fuenlabrada way back in 2000 but, after signing f... → Read More
Taylor Phinney aiming for USA Pro Cycling Challenge by Kyle Moore - Saturday, December 24, 2011 Father, Davis Phinney, looking forward to pro racing’s return to BoulderAfter seeing the host cities announced for the second edition of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, Taylor Phinney (BMC Racing) expressed interest in competing in the race, an idea that his father Davis would support completely.
Along with the US Pro... → Read More
Pierrick Fédrigo: “I want to reacquaint myself with victory again!” by Ben Atkins - Saturday, December 24, 2011 The Nose of Marmande is recovered from illness and raring to go in 2012Pierrick Fédrigo’s move to FDJ at the beginning of 2011 did not go according to plan. The rider known as the “Nez de Marmande” (the “Nose of Marmande”) due to his prominent proboscis, was one of the big stars of the Bbox Bouygues Telecom team, but w... → Read More
Cervélo announces financing agreement with Dutch Pon Holdings company by Shane Stokes - Saturday, December 24, 2011 Full details yet to be revealedDutch trading and service company Pon Holdings BV has, according to a short announcement on the Cervélo website, agreed to a financing arrangement with the frame manufacturer.
The news was issued by the Canadian company yesterday and also stated ... → Read More
Niels Albert completes his comeback with third straight Superprestige Diegem by Ben Atkins - Friday, December 23, 2011 Sven Nys holds series lead; Marianne Vos in a class of her own once moreNiels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) won the evening Superprestige race in Diegem, Belgium, taking his third straight victory in the floodlit race. The result means that the Belgian champion’s comeback from injury is now complete, after two successive seco... → Read More
Fuji comes on board as bike sponsor of Champion System team by Shane Stokes - Friday, December 23, 2011 Company backs first-ever Asian Pro Continental squadPro Continental licence in place, race programme coming together and seventeen out of the eighteen riders for 2012 already announced, the Champion System team has revealed that it will be using Fuji Bikes in 2012.
The new Chinese team with intern... → Read More
Lars Boom Video: “Roubaix is my main target for 2012” by Ben Atkins - Friday, December 23, 2011 Dutch champion admits he misses cyclocross, but six races this winter will help him prepare for next year’s ClassicsLars Boom (Rabobank) has begun his short winter cyclocross season, but the Dutch champion admits that he doesn’t expect any spectacular performances against those who have been racing since the autumn. For the rider, who will celebrate his 26th birth... → Read More
Belgian brewery takes large stake in Eddy Merckx Cycles, aims to be brand-builder by VeloNation Press - Friday, December 23, 2011 Bike company working on tactics to ensure future growthIn what seems to be an unusual pairing, a major Belgian brewery has become a significant partner in the Eddy Merckx Cycles company. Diepensteyn, the holding company of Palm Breweries’ CEO Jan Toye has come on board and now has a stake of almost twent... → Read More
Forster aiming for repeat stage win with UnitedHealthcare in 2012 Tour de Langkawi by VeloNation Press - Friday, December 23, 2011 German sprinter returns to Malaysian eventJoining strong squads such as UCI ProTeams Garmin-Cervélo and Astana in the lineup, the American UnitedHealthcare has confirmed its lineup for the 2012 Tour de Langkawi. This year’s stage eight winner Robert Forster will once again lead the team, the... → Read More
Cavendish ‘speechless’ after dominating BBC SPOTY awards with almost 50% of votes by VeloNation Press - Friday, December 23, 2011 Further confirmation of cycling’s growing importance in Britain Clocking up four times the votes of the second-placed contestant, Mark Cavendish capped off a standout season by dominating the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year [SPOTY] competition yesterday evening. The Manx sprinter proved that cycling is incre... → Read More
Jonathan Vaughters reacts to UCI’s appeal in Alex Rasmussen case by Ben Atkins - Thursday, December 22, 2011 Garmin-Cervélo boss emphasises that Danish rider is innocent until proven guilty after being cleared by his national federationJonathan Vaughters, Garmin-Cervélo directeur sportif and CEO of Slipstream Sports, has reacted to the International Cycling Union (UCI) decision to appeal against the acquittal of Alex Rasmussen, who has signed with the American team for 2012. The Da... → Read More
UCI to enforce saddle tilt rule in 2012 by Ben Atkins - Thursday, December 22, 2011 Governing body to introduce allowable incline limit to allow for individual rider comfortThe International Cycling Union (UCI) is to enforce its saddle tilt rule in 2012, BikeBiz reports. The regulation, as part of the raft of rules that govern the shape of frames, and riders’ positions, does not allow for saddles to be tilted; while th... → Read More
UCI confirms that it will appeal Alex Rasmussen whereabouts case to CAS by Shane Stokes - Thursday, December 22, 2011 Governing body not happy with rider being cleared unpunishedJust over a month after the Danish Sports Federation cleared Alex Rasmussen in connection to whereabouts violations, the UCI has indicated that it intends to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
“I certify that the UCI has f... → Read More
Cyclocross stars upset over Superprestige Diegem late start by Ben Atkins - Thursday, December 22, 2011 Traditional floodlit race pushed back to 7:30pm because of day changeThe start time of Friday’s Superprestige race in Diegem, to the north of Brussels, Belgium, is causing some consternation among the stars of Cyclocross, according to Sporza. The elite men’s race, which is traditionally run under artificial floodligh... → Read More
Review: Garmin Edge 200 computer by Shane Stokes - Thursday, December 22, 2011 Strong introduction to GPS cycling technologyFor those who were on bikes in the eighties or nineties, bike computers back then were simple machines with basic functions. The data generated revolved around limited parameters; speed, elapsed time, trip distance, total distance/odometer and time o... → Read More
Tour de Suisse one of big debut season races for Chris Juul Jensen by Shane Stokes - Thursday, December 22, 2011 Danish rider looking forward to turning pro with Saxo Bank teamHaving spent time with his new Saxo Bank team-mates at the recent team camp in Israel, neo-pro Chris Juul Jensen has outlined his targets for his first season with the team. The 22 year old is one of several new signings for the squad and explains he... → Read More
Cavendish clear favorite for tonight’s SPOTY awards for best British sportsman by Shane Stokes - Thursday, December 22, 2011 World champion vying to become third cyclist to win prestigious titleHaving taken five stage wins in the Tour de France, the green jersey, the rainbow jersey of world champion and a MBE award from the Queen, Mark Cavendish appears very much in contention for another big moment this evening when the BBC Sports Personal... → Read More
French cycling federation pushing to save Tour of the Mediterranean by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, December 21, 2011 FFC will mediate in dispute over important early-season raceFears that the Tour of the Mediterranean might be abandoned this year after 38 editions appear fortunately to be premature, with the French cycling federation FFC stating that it is wants to mediate and help solve the dispute.
“The French Cycling... → Read More
Beamon delighted with Champion System’s invite to Tours of Qatar and Oman by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, December 21, 2011 New Pro Continental team to begin its season with important wildcardsChampion System general manager Ed Beamon has greeted the decision by ASO to award wildcard places to the team for the Tours of Qatar and Oman, saying that it will represent a big opportunity for his riders.
Beamon confirmed the news, first report... → Read More
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