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Diadora-Pasta Zara signs Rossella Callovi, Alessandra D’Ettorre and Giada Borgato by Ben Atkins - Friday, October 21, 2011 Women’s team going more Italian in 2012; Business as usual despite demise of brother-team Geox-TMCDespite the expected demise of its brother-team Geox-TMC, women’s UCI team Diadora-Pasta Zara is continuing to sign riders for 2012. Following the announcement last week that World champion Giorgia Bronzini was returning to the team where she has spe... → Read More
Miyazawa to make WorldTour debut with Saxo Bank-SunGard by VeloNation Press - Friday, October 21, 2011 2010 Japanese road race champion joins Danish team for 2012The internationalisation of cycling is continuing to move forward with the news that the Saxo Bank-SunGard team has decided to sign up the Japanese rider Takashi Miyazawa on a one year contract.
The 33 year old has been competing with the Farnese... → Read More
Canadian Cycling Association disqualifies Papillon from 2011 National Championships by Shane Stokes - Thursday, October 20, 2011 CCA president: ‘This is not a victimless event.’Following yesterday’s disclosure that the 2010 Canadian Under 23 champion Arnaud Papillon has been suspended for two years after testing positive for EPO, the Canadian Cycling Association has stripped the rider of his results from this year’s champio... → Read More
Alberto Contador: “Bjarne Riis is still looking for reinforcements” by Ben Atkins - Thursday, October 20, 2011 Giro d’Italia winner hoping for stronger support in the mountains of next year’s Tour de FranceSaxo Bank-SunGard manager Bjarne Riis is still on the lookout for reinforcements to the team that will support Alberto Contador in his quest for a fourth Tour de France, according to esciclismo.com. The Giro d’Italia winner, who was fifth in this ye... → Read More
Acqua & Sapone and Liquigas-Cannondale in tug-o-war over Carlos Alberto Betancur by Ben Atkins - Thursday, October 20, 2011 22-year-old Colombian climber in demand from both teams who both claim they have contractsCarlos Alberto Betancur is at the centre of a tug-o-war between his current Acquq & Sapone team and ProTeam Liquigas-Cannondale, both of whom are laying claim to his signature, according to cicloweb.it. The 22-year-old Colombian, who won the Giro de... → Read More
Geox sponsor confirms it is quitting cycling by Shane Stokes - Thursday, October 20, 2011 Team future in serious question after main backer pulls outIn the wake of today’s disturbing news that the future of the Geox TMC team is in doubt after the main sponsor didn’t pay the required bank guarantee to the UCI for 2012 registration, that sponsor has announced that it is ending its involvement in th... → Read More
Rabobank invites fans to choose kit design for new women’s team by Ben Atkins - Thursday, October 20, 2011 Orange/White and White/White colourways to choose from for Marianne Vos’ new teamRabobank is inviting fans to select from two different designs for the kit to be worn by its new women’s team, which will be built around Dutch sensation Marianne Vos from 2012. Since the team is a separate entity from the WorldTour and Continental t... → Read More
Oscar Freire: “I will try to give Katusha as much success as possible” by Ben Atkins - Thursday, October 20, 2011 Three-time World champion takes Russian team’s Spanish contingent up to seven; hopes to lend developing riders the benefit of his experienceThe Katusha team has officially announced the signature of three-time World champion Oscar Freire, who takes the Russian team’s Spanish compliment up to seven. ‘Oscarito’ has spent the past nine seasons riding for Rabobank, but after a disappointing ... → Read More
Geox TMC team to take main sponsor to Court of Arbitration of Sport in contract dispute by Shane Stokes - Thursday, October 20, 2011 Uncertain future as Geox doesn’t pay required UCI bank guarantee The team currently known as Geox-TMC is facing a very uncertain future and could be forced to stop altogether after its chief sponsor has refused to provide the bank guarantee necessary to complete the squad’s registration with the UCI. The team ha... → Read More
Tobyn Horton Interview: Motorpoint rider searching for a contract for 2012 by Ed Hood - Thursday, October 20, 2011 Briton says current team’s future is unsureIt was last December when VeloNation last spoke to Guernsey’s Tobyn Horton. He had just signed for UK Continental team Motorpoint, under the management of ex-Peace Race and Milk Race yellow jersey, Phil Griffiths.
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Oscar Freire and Katusha set to announce contract for 2012 by Shane Stokes - Thursday, October 20, 2011 Spaniard will do one more season in pro pelotonAlthough there were denials yesterday that it was the case, speculation is growing that Oscar Freire has indeed signed a year contract with the Katusha team for the 2012 season. The triple world champion has been in negotiations with the team in rece... → Read More
Tour de France route to favour Tony Martin? by Xylon van Eyck - Thursday, October 20, 2011 German says Olympic time trial gold is a major goalQuestions have been raised about how high Tony Martin can finish in next year’s Tour de France. With the inclusion of a prologue, two fairly long individual time trials and less mountain top finishes, it could work in favour of the world time trial c... → Read More
Team Sky renews contracts of Stannard, Swift and Kennaugh by Xylon van Eyck - Thursday, October 20, 2011 Trio remain on team to add to British contingentThe British team Sky Procycling has re-signed three of its homegrown riders for 2012, namely Ian Stannard, Ben Swift and Peter Kennaugh. The team has had a major shake up in its roster for next season with high profile riders like Mark Cavendish and ... → Read More
Valverde counting down the days to his return, implies Movistar contract is likely by VeloNation Press - Thursday, October 20, 2011 Spaniard nearing end of lengthy ban, lays out 2012 targetsWith the date when he is permitted to return to competition now just a month and a half away, Alejandro Valverde has spoken about his current negotiations, the chances that he will sign with the Movistar team and also his goals for the 2012 season.
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Jan Ullrich to take part in American Gran Fondo event in Miami by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Former Tour de France winner will line out alongside amateur riders on November 20th Following participation in Gran Fondo events in Italy and Austria plus a general ramping up of his time on the bike, Jan Ullrich will line out in the USA next month when he takes part in the Gran Fondo Miami on November 20th.
The 1997 Tour de Fra... → Read More
2010 Canadian espoir champion Arnaud Papillon given two year doping ban for EPO use by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Young rider admits taking banned substance The 2010 Candian Under 23 champion Arnaud Papillon has been handed a two year suspension after testing positive for EPO during this year’s championships, and has publicly admitted the offence via a letter released to the press.
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Paris-Roubaix Challenge date change sets up cobbled sportive clash with Flanders by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Second edition of ASO event to take place the day after established Ronde van Vlaanderen rideWith its first edition having been declared a resounding success last year, the Paris-Roubaix Challenge is set to return in 2012. The event, organised by Tour de France owner ASO – which also runs the Paris-Roubaix WorldTour race – is to move forwar... → Read More
Edvald Boasson Hagen on the brink of signing new contract with Team Sky by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Norwegian to extend contract with British team by three years despite the arrival of World champion Mark CavendishAfter three months of negotiation between his agent Birger Hungerholdt and Team Sky, Norwegian star Edvald Boasson Hagen is almost ready to sign a new three-year contract, according to dagbladet.no. The 24-year-old was one of Team Sky’s best perform... → Read More
Jurgen Van Den Broeck: “I need to get on my time trial bike soon!” by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Belgium’s Tour de France hope recognises his need to work on technique against the clockJurgen Van Den Broeck (Omega Pharma-Lotto) was another of the potential Tour de France contenders present at the 2012 race presentation yesterday to express a little disappointment over the number of time trial kilometres. The Belgian climber finishe... → Read More
Etape du Tour details released; uses La Toussuire/Les Sybelles and Bagnères-de-Luchon stages of 2012 Tour by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Two tough challenges unveiled by ASOOne day after the announcement of the 2012 Tour de France, ASO has confirmed the identities of the two stages which will feature in next year’s Etape du Tour.
Unveiling the details at l’Equipe’s offices this morning, the Tour organisers have selec... → Read More
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