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Jonny Bellis signs with An Post Grant Thornton M. Donnelly Sean Kelly team by Shane Stokes - Thursday, November 24, 2011 Mark McNally returning after Europcar disappointment, Jon Mould comes on boardFollowing a search for a replacement team for 2012, former Saxo Bank SunGard rider Johnny Bellis will line out as part of the An Post Grant Thornton Sean Kelly team next season, having a chance to rebuild his career with the Irish-sponsored, Belgium-... → Read More
Tour de France organisers confirm 2013 Grand Départ in Corsica by Shane Stokes - Thursday, November 24, 2011 First three days of 100th edition to be held on islandFor the first time in its history, the Tour de France will start in Corsica, with the stunning island to host the Grand Départ in 2013.
Following reports by local media, race organisers ASO have now confirmed the news, making it official that the... → Read More
Liquigas-Cannondale finalises roster, six new signings on board for 2012 by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Basso, Nibali and Sagan continue to lead Italian teamSpearheaded once again by the trio of Ivan Basso, Vincenzo Nibali and talented young rider Peter Sagan, the Liquigas-Cannondale team has finalised its lineup for 2012, and will field 29 riders in all.
A total of 23 riders are staying on board, wi... → Read More
Champion System to fire Locke, says rider has admitted taking banned substance by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Team says no B sample analysis to be requestedFollowing news earlier today that the Australian rider Deon Michael Locke had tested positive for the amphetamine and appetite suppressant Phentermine when he won the fourth stage of the Tour of Hainan, his Champion System team has reacted strongly.T... → Read More
Giorgia Bronzini Interview: “We want the same professional contract as the men” by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Women’s World champion speaks to VeloNation about the inequality in the sport and the unity of the Italian teamWomen’s world champion Giorgia Bronzini spoke out recently in an interview with la Gazzetta dello Sport, where she complained of the lack of sexual equality in cycling. Bronzini’s comments echoed those of Italian champion Noemi Cantele, and actually ... → Read More
BigMat joins FDJ as name sponsor in 2012 by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, November 23, 2011 French ProTeam to be called FDJ-BigMat as extra funding allows team to reinforce its place in the top divisionJust days after successfully securing a ProTeam license for 2012, FDJ has added new sponsor BigMat International to its list of partners, and will be known as FDJ-BigMat. The chain of builders’ merchants has been an on-off sponsor of cycling since 1... → Read More
CAS confirms Contador hearing ends tomorrow, decision will come in 2012 by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Tour winner likely to give evidence today The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has today confirmed that the WADA and UCI appeal against Alberto Contador will reach a conclusion tomorrow, thus dismissing recent media suggestions that the complexity of the case could lead to it dragging on... → Read More
Doctor Fuentes to go on trial for Operación Puerto offences by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Seven in all to stand trial for endangering riders’ health, including sport directors Manolo Saiz and Vicente BeldaEufemiano Fuentes, the controversial doctor at the heart of the “Operación Puerto” doping ring is to stand trial for “offences against public health”, according to reports in the Spanish media. Court of Instruction number 31 has reportedly completed ... → Read More
Evans to lead BMC Racing Team in Tour of Mallorca, Schleck brothers also taking part by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Tour podium finishers all to compete in early-season eventsThe top three riders in last year’s Tour de France will all feature as part of an impressive line-up in next year’s Challenge Mallorca events, with Cadel Evans (BMC Racing Team) and the Schleck brothers Andy and Frank (Leopard Trek/RadioShack Nissan)... → Read More
Dekker to begin in Qatar and is targeting Tour de France participation by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Garmin-Cervélo rider admits he’s not sure how he will fareNew Garmin-Cervélo signing Thomas Dekker will make his debut in the team’s colours on February 5th in the six day Tour of Qatar, and has set riding the Tour de France as one of his big goals for next year.
The controversial Dutchman was given a g... → Read More
Deon Michael Locke provisionally suspended after positive test by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Australian nabbed after winning stage of Tour of HainanExactly one month after Deon Michael Locke grabbed the fourth stage of the Tour of Hainan, the UCI has announced that that Champion System rider has been provisionally suspended. The 24 year old Australian was tested after his solo victory and the WA... → Read More
Ballan, Van Avermaet to lead BMC Racing Team in Santos Tour Down Under by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Evans to start season at later point As expected, Tour de France champion Cadel Evans will forgo the Santos Tour Down Under in order to start his season a little later, with another past rainbow jersey wearer instead leading the BMC Racing Team into the event.
Italian rider Alessandr... → Read More
New backer for SaxoBank team as Riis secures three year BMW deal by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, November 22, 2011 ‘Shared values’ and Danish links seal arrangementBjarne Riis is facing a nervous time this week with his star rider Alberto Contador appearing before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, but there was good news for his team today with the announcement that it has signed a three year contract to use ... → Read More
Lotto-Belisol unveils new kit design for 2012 by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, November 22, 2011 Belgian ProTeam opts for mostly navy blue with new sponsor on boardThe day after it was announced that it had been granted a four-year WorldTour license by the International Cycling Union (UCI), Belgian ProTeam Lotto-Belisol has released pictures of the livery it will be wearing in 2012. The new kit, which features... → Read More
Riccardo Riccò given suspended prison sentence and €3,000 fine for Tour 2008 offences by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, November 22, 2011 Italian may appeal French ruling as he was already punished in ItalyHe’s still awaiting the final ruling in relation to the alleged transfusion carried out in February of this year, but Riccardo Riccò was given the judges’ final decision today in relation to his earlier positive test in the 2008 Tour de France. The I... → Read More
Iljo Keisse Interview: “It’s been three difficult years for all kinds of reasons” by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, November 22, 2011 Suspension is almost over for Belgian track star; will miss Gent-Six this week; denies rumours that he’s signed with Christina WatchesThe Six-Days of Gent kicks off this evening without its local hero. Quick Step’s Iljo Keisse, the rider at the centre of one of the most confusing anti-doping cases in history, was born in the Flemish city but will not be riding because he is still ... → Read More
Jeannie Longo-Ciprelli escapes sanction on whereabouts charges by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, November 22, 2011 French Federation rules that 53-year-old was not part of “target group” for testersJeannie Longo-Ciprelli has escaped sanction on charges of three whereabouts violations in an eighteen-month period, the French Cycling Federation (FFC) has announced. The 53-year-old has successfully argued that she was no longer part of the testing ... → Read More
Hushovd gunning to win Paris-Roubaix in 2012, expects full team support by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, November 22, 2011 Believes dynamic between he and Gilbert will lead to big successes He missed out on his goal of winning the race while in the rainbow jersey of world champion but Thor Hushovd remains fixated on winning Paris-Roubaix before the end of his career, and aims to do so with the BMC Racing Team next season.
Last April... → Read More
After remarkable recovery, Paralympian Van der Vorst joins Rabobank women’s team by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, November 22, 2011 Thirteen years in a wheelchair; Dutchwoman won two medals in 2008 paralympicsFormer paralympic athlete Monique van der Vorst continues her remarkable comeback to full mobility with the confirmation that she has been given a contract with the new Rabobank women’s team for 2012.
The 27 year old Dutchwoman lost the use of her... → Read More
Stefan Schumacher wants to return to the Tour de France by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, November 22, 2011 German to race alongside Michael Rasmussen in 2012His 2012 team-mate Michael Rasmussen has given up on all hopes of returning to the Tour de France but Stefan Schumacher – another who last rode the race in dubious circumstances, bringing negative publicity to it – still harbours thoughts of returnin... → Read More
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