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Evans targeting second Tour win, Hushovd wants Paris-Roubaix by VeloNation Press - Friday, December 16, 2011 Gilbert shrugs off pressure after standout seasonCadel Evans may have become one of the oldest-ever winners of The Tour de France last July, but the fact that he’ll be a year older again in 2012 doesn’t cause him to reduce his ambitions. He’s clear about what he wants heading into the new season; n... → Read More
Dan Lloyd Interview: barring a last-minute contract, it’s the end of the road by Ed Hood - Friday, December 16, 2011 Briton talks about the possibility that his career is overThe big man from Christchurch in the south of England has conceded that with the training camps for next year already started, it’s unlikely he’ll get the contract that his abilities deserve. If so, it’s a shame, particularly as a move down from the ... → Read More
Six directeurs sportifs named for GreenEdge by VeloNation Press - Friday, December 16, 2011 Neil Stephens and Matt White head DS lineupFormer Australian professionals Neil Stephens and Matt White have been confirmed for important roles with the GreenEdge team in 2012, with the duo joining four others as the staff who will direct riders in the races to come.
Stephens competed as ... → Read More
Kristy Scrymgeour Interview: “There’s a new energy coming into women’s cycling” by Ben Atkins - Friday, December 16, 2011 Specialized-Lululemon manager excited to get the new team underway in 2012After the sad announcement that HTC-Highroad was to fold at the end of this year, the good news came that the women’s side of the team was to continue as Specialized-Lululemon. Highroad’s Marketing and Communications Director Kristy Scrymgeour will s... → Read More
Casar and Guesdon head FDJ – Big Mat lineup in Santos Tour Down Under by VeloNation Press - Thursday, December 15, 2011 Strong selection by French teamTriple Tour de France stage winner Sandy Casar and former Paris-Roubaix champion Frederic Guesdon are two of the riders who will line out as part of the FDJ-Big Mat team in next month’s Santos Tour Down Under.
The lineup for the team was confirme... → Read More
AFLD ends disciplinary action against Jeannie Longo by Shane Stokes - Thursday, December 15, 2011 French laws were not properly followed, rider cleared The French anti-doping agency AFLD today backed down on the case involving Jeannie Longo, deciding not to appeal a decision taken by the French cycling federation FFC earlier this month.
On December 1st FFC president David Lappartient indicated t... → Read More
Nice to host team time trial in 2013 Tour de France by Shane Stokes - Thursday, December 15, 2011 Corsican Grand Depart to be followed by two stages on Cote d’AzurDetails of the 2013 Tour de France continue to be revealed, with race organisers ASO confirming rumours today that Nice will host the fourth stage of that year’s race.
Returning to the area after being there in 2009, the riders will compete in a ... → Read More
Rodriguez welcomes Menchov’s signing to Katusha, believes two will sync well by VeloNation Press - Thursday, December 15, 2011 Catalan climber targeting Tirreno-Adriatico, Classics and GiroJoaquim Rodriguez has ruled out any clash of leadership with the new Katusha signing Denis Menchov, making it clear that he is pleased that the Russian rider has come on board.
“The arrival of Denis has been an open secret, as it was logical that... → Read More
Danielson to return to Tour de Langkawi, big target is Tour de France by VeloNation Press - Thursday, December 15, 2011 Doesn’t want to set specific goals for July raceNine years after highlighting his ability with overall victory in the Tour de Langkawi, Tom Danielson will once again line out in the Malaysian race as part of his programme in 2012.
The 33 year old Garmin-Cervélo rider is currently building form... → Read More
New Node4 Giordana UK squad set up by Griffiths, replaces Motorpoint by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Malcolm Elliott, Philip Lavery and others on board, international race programmeBouncing back after the loss of their previous team sponsor, Phil Griffiths has succeeded in landing new backers for a Continental team and will continue in the British and European peloton in 2012. The 62 year old team manager is will oversee the No... → Read More
Selle Italia steps in as secondary sponsor to Farnese Vini team by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Saddle company backs squad of Pozzato, Gatto and GuardiniHaving been co-sponsored this season by Neri Sottoli, the Farnese Vini team will have a changed title next season as Selle Italia is stepping into that role. The news was confirmed today after the team and the saddle manufacturer came to a final ag... → Read More
Menchov dons Katusha jersey for first time at team training camp by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Russian’s path to 2012 Tour de France outlinedAlthough team contracts normally dictate that a rider shouldn’t be seen in the colours of a new squad prior to the start of a new calendar year, Denis Menchov today donned a Katusha jersey for the first time at the team training camp in Tuscany, thus... → Read More
Chris Anker Sørensen aiming to resume training by end of month by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Danish rider still getting over bad crash in IsraelStill affected by a bad crash just over a week ago when riding a criterium in Jerusalem, Chris Anker Sorensen has said that he is relatively confident that his season start shouldn’t be affected. The Danish climber hit the deck during the race held... → Read More
Geox TMC: Matxin says he’ll fight on until the end of December by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Sporting manager speaks about battle to save teamThe UCI announcement for Pro Continental teams has already taken place and the riders of the Geox TMC team are actively searching for new squads for next year, but sporting manager Joxean Fernández Matxin said that he will continue battling for anoth... → Read More
Vinokourov pledges to reach new heights despite ‘lying, scandalous articles’ by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Rider issues statement on magazine’s claims Following on from his stated intent to take legal action against the Swiss magazine which last week claimed he reached a financial agreement with Alexandr Kolobnev to win Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Alexandre Vinokourov has used the social media Facebook t... → Read More
Colombia-Coldeportes jersey previewed in Bogota by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Victor Hugo Peña stresses importance of projectAfter the unveiling of the team bike earlier today, the Colombia Coldeportes squad has released images of the jersey its riders will use in 2012, its first season in the peloton. The mainly black kit includes the national colours of Colombia, as well... → Read More
CONI requests four year ban for Gianni Savio in doping investigation by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Androni CIPI team director says he’s confident he’ll prove claims are falseAnnouncing its decision today, the Italian National Olympic Committee CONI has recommended that the Italian team director Gianni Savio be given a four year suspension from the sport in relation to anti-doping investigations.
CONI has referred the... → Read More
Two-level training system for Liquigas-Cannondale riders in Sardinia by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Camp will continue until three days before ChristmasSplit into two groups depending on their first season goals, the riders of Liquigas-Cannondale have begin an eleven-day stay at a training camp at the Geo Village in Olbia, Sardinia.
The Italian team will remain there until December 22nd, giving ... → Read More
Colombia Coldeportes’ Bianchi Sempre unveiled by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Iconic Italian brand backs new Colombian team With the team now midway through its first training camp, a short three day meet in the Colombian capital Bogotà, the bike the Colombia Coldeportes team will be riding next season has been unveiled by Bianchi.
The Pro Continental team will be astr... → Read More
Medical experts submit report on Ricco doping affair, case nears conclusion by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Opportunity given to rider’s legal team to respondThree experts who were appointed by Italy’s National Anti-Doping Tribunal have reached their conclusions in the case of Riccardo Riccò, moving the case closer to a final resolution.
Last month it emerged that the professors Giancarlo Isacchi, Giusep... → Read More
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