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Amsterdam Six: Live video coverage from day five by Shane Stokes - Friday, October 25, 2013 Watch tonight’s action hereWith just two evenings’ racing remaining in the Amsterdam Six day, the battle is heating up for the final honours. Last year’s winner Pim Ligthart plus his ICS – Visa partner Marcel Kalz jumped from third to first yesterday, taking a lap out of their... → Read More
Chris Froome backs Brian Cookson to rid cycling of its old dope-tarnished image by Ben Atkins - Friday, October 25, 2013 New broom needed to lose the baggage of the sport’s tainted era, says Tour championChris Froome (Team Sky) backs new International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson to rid cycling of its old dope-tarnished image, according to Sky Sports. The Tour de France champion was speaking to the media in Japan, on the eve of the “Sa... → Read More
Parisotto believes new anti-doping structure could do much to restore cycling’s credibility by Shane Stokes - Friday, October 25, 2013 Anti-doping expert encouraged by Cookson’s win in presidency battle, says new leadership is crucial for UCI and the sportRobin Parisotto has said that he believes that Brian Cookson’s planned independent anti-doping body will be a major step forward for the sport, and one which should help in restoring credibility to cycling.
The Australian anti-doping expert has b... → Read More
Dayer Quintana joins brother Nairo on Movistar team by Shane Stokes - Friday, October 25, 2013 Family member of Tour de France runner up signs contract with Spanish WorldTour squadTwo years after Nairo Quintana joined the Movistar team and three months after he finished second in the Tour de France, the brother of the Colombian rider has been confirmed as joining him next season.
Dayer Quintana, who at 21 is two years youn... → Read More
Hoogerland secures contract with Androni Gioccatoli – Venezuela for next season by VeloNation Press - Friday, October 25, 2013 Dutch champion finds new squad after Vacansoleil DCM team foldsAfter several nervous months not knowing where he would race next year, Johnny Hoogerland has confirmed that he will compete with the Androni Gioccatoli – Venezuela team in 2014. The Dutch champion signed a contract yesterday with team owner Gianni S... → Read More
Quintana, Valverde uncertain about riding Tour de France; said decision is yet to be made by VeloNation Press - Thursday, October 24, 2013 “The cobbles could make the race dangerous and difficult. It will be crucial to have a strong team at your side in the first days” Second overall in his Tour de France debut this year, Nairo Quintana has said that a decision about whether or not he will ride next year’s race will be made after he and Movistar team manager Eusebio Unzué discuss Wednesday’s announced route for 201... → Read More
Chris Froome and Bradley Wiggins could ride 2014 Tour together, says Team Sky coach by Ben Atkins - Thursday, October 24, 2013 Race’s two British winners could put personal enmity aside; Yorkshire start could be keyRod Ellingworth, Team Sky’s performance manager, feels that Chris Froome and Bradley Wiggins could put their personal enmity aside and line up side by side at the Tour de France next year, he told the Guardian. The two British Tour winners, while nev... → Read More
Andy Schleck: “The Tour next year is for me." by Ben Atkins - Thursday, October 24, 2013 Elder brother Fränk has no fear of the cobbles as the Luxemburgers prepare for their comebackAndy Schleck (RadioShack-Leopard) seems to be one of the happiest Tour de France contenders, following the presentation of the race’s 2014 route. The 28-year-old Luxemburger, who was eventually awarded victory in the 2010 edition after Alberto Contad... → Read More
Amsterdam Six: Live video coverage from day four by Shane Stokes - Thursday, October 24, 2013 Watch tonight’s action hereThe big battle in Amsterdam continued yesterday with yet another change in leadership in the race. Dutchmen Nick Stöpler and Yoeri Havik (AA Drink) jumped from third to first overall with some great racing, overhauling previous leaders Leif Lampater ... → Read More
McQuaid’s laptop was seized in Kroll investigation of UCI’s computers by VeloNation Press - Thursday, October 24, 2013 More details emerge of election day manoeuvre in AigleFollowing on from yesterday’s news that corporate investigators swooped on the UCI’s headquarters in Aigle minutes after Brian Cookson was elected UCI president last month, it has emerged that a laptop belonging to the former chief, Pat McQuaid, was ... → Read More
Targeting first yellow jersey of 2014 Tour de France, Kittel set to go head to head with Cavendish in Harrogate by VeloNation Press - Thursday, October 24, 2013 Can German rider hold onto his new crown as fastest Tour de France sprinter?Having worn the yellow jersey after winning stage one of the 2013 Tour de France, Marcel Kittel has made clear that a major goal for him in next year’s race is to repeat that feat and once again top the podium at the end of day one.
The Argos Shi... → Read More
Double Tour de France runner up Klöden ends sixteen year racing career by Shane Stokes - Thursday, October 24, 2013 No contract for 38 year old German Former Tour de France contender Andreas Klöden has decided to end his cycling career, walking away from the sport at 38 years of age. The German rider was part of the RadioShack Leopard team but was unable to agree satisfactory terms to continue in t... → Read More
Months after saying he’d never return to the Tour de France, Boonen now having second thoughts by Shane Stokes - Thursday, October 24, 2013 Belgian likely attracted by nine cobblestone sectors on stage five to Porte du HainautTom Boonen suggested in the past that he might not ride the Tour de France again but, perhaps tantalised by the news that there will be nine cobblestone sections on stage five of next year’s race, the Belgian appears now to be having second thoughts.... → Read More
Chris Froome on the Tour de France route: “It’s challenging and it’s got a bit of everything.” by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Defending champion likes what he sees despite cobblestones and single time trialChris Froome (Team Sky) greeted the route of the 2014 Tour de France largely positively at its presentation in Paris’ Palais de Congrès today. The defending champion will line up on the start line in Leeds, Yorkshire, on July 5th next year with the i... → Read More
Corporate investigators secured UCI’s computers minutes after Cookson was elected by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Cookson: “They had to secure the computers. They took all the back-up tapes and all the IT stuff”Brian Cookson’s pledge to investigate the actions of the UCI and others during Lance Armstrong’s career saw the Briton move to shut down any possible changing of records minutes after he was elected president of the governing body in September.
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Contador gives provisional thumbs up to Tour de France route by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, October 23, 2013 “I hope the route will go well for me. The most important thing are the legs and to arrive in form at the optimal moment.”He tried, he failed, he promised to come back again and win the race. Alberto Contador may have missed out on the 2013 Tour de France title but he proclaimed himself satisfied with the layout of next year’s route when he attended the launch today.
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Amsterdam Six: Live video coverage from day three by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Watch tonight’s action hereAfter Monday’s big battle in the Amsterdam Six which resulted in Kenny De Ketele and Gijs Van Hoecke (Deelen Verswaren) opening a one point lead over Dutch rivals Nick Stöpler and Yoeri Havik (AA Drink), things changed around yesterday when Boretti d... → Read More
Cobbles in the Tour: Nine levels of Hell to pass through on the road to Yellow Heaven by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, October 23, 2013 15.4km of the Pavé du Nord to negotiate, but nothing as serious as first it appearsThe 2014 Tour de France route was announced today and features plenty of talking points, not least the inclusion of five summit finishes but only one time trial. One thing certain to get everybody interested is the inclusion of some of the fearsome P... → Read More
Cavendish: Winning stage one and taking yellow is the top goal of next year’s Tour de France by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Setting out his target early after the route of next year’s Tour de France was unveiled, Mark Cavendish has said that he is determined to try to win stage one of the race and to take Maillot Jaune number one of the 2014 edition.
This year was the... → Read More
CAS rules against UCI in case brought by Riis over Contador and blocking of riders’ points by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, October 23, 2013 A controversial UCI rule blocking the consideration of points of riders after they returned from doping bans has been overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The case was taken by Team Saxo Tinkoff owner Bjarne Riis, who was protesting ... → Read More
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