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Menchov says Ekimov could help seal Katusha signing by VeloNation Press - Thursday, November 17, 2011 Russian says final details are being ironed outTriple Grand Tour winner Denis Menchov has said that the signing of Viatcheslav Ekimov to the Russian Global Cycling Project (RGCP) is having an effect on moving things forward in relation to his likely move to Katusha, and that he hopes that things ... → Read More
Jack Bauer to be unveiled as new Garmin-Cervelo signing today by Xylon van Eyck - Thursday, November 17, 2011 New Zealander could be secret weapon during Classics seasonThe 2012 lineup of the Garmin-Cervélo team will be unveiled today at a function in Boulder, Colorado, and one of the new riders on the roster will be New Zealander Jack Bauer. The 26 year old will make the step up to the big leagues after spending tw... → Read More
Ezequiel Mosquera reported as receiving a two year ban from RFEC by Shane Stokes - Thursday, November 17, 2011 Will lose second place finish in last year’s Vuelta 2010 Vuelta a España runner up Ezequiel Mosquera looks set to lose that result plus face a continued lengthy period away from the sport with reports that he will be handed a two year ban. The former Xacobeo Galicia rider has already had over a year o... → Read More
New look RadioShack-Nissan to wear Craft clothing by Xylon van Eyck - Thursday, November 17, 2011 Clothing sponsor delighted to be associated with Leopard TrekApparel supplier Craft will continue to provide clothing for Leopard Trek in 2012, it was announced yesterday. The Luxembourg team will have a new look next year with RadioShack and Nissan coming on board as sponsors and will again don clothing from ... → Read More
Tensions grow between WADA and the BOA over Olympic ban by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, November 16, 2011 David Millar’s Olympic ban could be affected by outcome of standoffWith future WADA action against the British Olympic Association appearing more possible after tension cropped up between them, attention is focusing on the BOA’s next move in the matter.
WADA President John Fahey today defended the agency’s reput... → Read More
ASO confirms early details of World Ports Classic by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Two-day race between Rotterdam and Antwerp to be dominated by the windTour de France organiser ASO has confirmed more details of its new World Ports Classic, to be run on August 31st and September 1st next year. In press conferences held in both Rotterdam, Netherlands, and Antwerp, Belgium, ASO gave details of the ori... → Read More
Mark Cavendish: “The Olympics is going to be hard, but that makes it more worthwhile if we win” by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, November 16, 2011 World champion looks ahead to 2012 and the London 2012 road raceMark Cavendish was the overwhelming favourite for this year’s World championships in Compenhagen, Denmark, and he won; he’s overwhelming favourite for Olympic victory in London next summer and, with his transfer to Team Sky, appears to be in the best... → Read More
Cooke and Gilmore to lead new Honda Women’s Team by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, November 16, 2011 MCipollini merges with Gauss; new BePink team set upNicole Cooke and Rochelle Gilmore are to lead a new women’s team sponsored by Japanese car giant Honda. The Olympic and Commonwealth champions will join up with Cooke’s current teammate, five-time Giro d’Italia winner Fabiana Luperini in the new tea... → Read More
Viatcheslav Ekimov takes development role with Russian Cycling Global Project by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Former top pro moves on after long stint working for Johan BruyneelAfter playing an important part in guiding riders via his role as directeur sportif with the Discovery Channel, Astana and RadioShack teams, double Olympic champion Viatcheslav Ekimov is moving to work with his native Russian riders in 2012.
The ... → Read More
Schedule released for February’s London Track World Cup by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Tickets to go on sale Thursday for 2012 Olympic preparation eventThe schedule has been announced for the London round of the 2011/12 Track World Cup, to be run between February 16th and 19th. The event, which will serve as a test event – as part of the London Prepares series – for the Olympic Games just a few mon... → Read More
Success for Tour of Britain as significant viewership jump is announced by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Good news for cycling in year before London OlympicsIn what is a reflection of cycling’s ongoing growth in the country plus increased general interest in the sport, viewership of the Tour of Britain surged markedly during the 2011 edition, held in September.
The race organisers today confirmed the... → Read More
Mark Cavendish presents 2012 Right to Play ride by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, November 16, 2011 World champion lends his support to charity ride from the Tour de France to the Olympic ParkWorld champion Mark Cavendish was present at the Specialized Concept Store in London’s Covent Garden to launch the 2012 Right to Play Bike Ride. The charity, whose mission is “to improve the lives of children in some of the most disadvantaged areas ... → Read More
Saxo Bank to take over full title sponsorship of Riis Cycling, SunGard leaves by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Team budget said to be unaffectedStressing that there will be no effect on the budget of the team, Bjarne Riis’ squad has announced that Saxo Bank will up its involvement and take over sole sponsorship for 2012. Co-sponsor SunGard will step down, disappearing from the team name.
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Theo Bos undergoes successful groin surgery after blood flow problem by Xylon van Eyck - Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Olympic Games track ruled outl but Giro d’Italia a major goalRabobank’s Theo Bos is recovering from surgery after a successful operation. Last week it emerged that the sprinter was suffering from a pinched iliac artery in the left side of his groin and was to go under the knife.
According to a post on his T... → Read More
Holm names BMC, RadioShack-Nissan and Sky as new super teams by Xylon van Eyck - Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Says they have a lot to live up to when the new season startsAs the 2012 cycling season approaches, new Omega Pharma - Quick Step sports director Brian Holm says three squads should have a major impact on the season. These three ‘super teams’, BMC Racing Team, RadioShack-Nissan and Sky Procycling have all made... → Read More
Niels Albert suffers wrist fracture after being hit by car by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, November 15, 2011 Training accident could cost Superprestige leader chance to win seriesNiels Albert’s run of fine form in the current cyclocross season has suffered an unwelcome disruption, with the Belgian suffering a bad crash while out training. The BKCP-Powerplus rider is reported as being hit by a car and has broken a bone in his ... → Read More
Jan Ullrich takes up business role with high-altitude system company by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, November 15, 2011 German opts for legal blood enhancement Having left the sport of cycling under strained circumstances in 2006, former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich is putting his backing behind legal methods of hematocrit enhancement and has become involved with the Lowoxygen company.
The 1997 Tou... → Read More
New Tour of Borneo launched on UCI calendar by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, November 15, 2011 Race will feature teams from around the worldThe globalisation of cycling appears to be continuing with the addition of another new race to the Asian calendar, which intends to feature teams from all five continents. The inaugural Tour of Borneo will be held between April 27th and May 1st, begi... → Read More
Rasmus Guldhammer targeting victory in 2012 Tour of Denmark by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, November 15, 2011 Talented young Dane has morale back, motivated for year with Christian Watches teamA year after walking away from a contract with the HTC team due to homesickeness, Rasmus Guldhammer has rediscovered his focus and has a set goal in mind for 2012.
“My team wants me to win the Tour of Denmark and my teammates will be united aroun... → Read More
Russell Downing signs for Endura Racing Team after two years with Sky Procycling by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, November 15, 2011 Team leadership should bring bigger personal opportunities in 2012After several weeks of contract negotiations with various teams, former Sky Procycling rider Russell Downing has been confirmed as moving to the Endura Racing team for 2012.
The 33 year old has long been regarded as one of England’s top riders an... → Read More
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