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Hamilton and Jeanson lose Mount Washington records by Conal Andrews - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 Race organisers rewrite history books after doping admissionsTyler Hamilton has already surrendered his Olympic gold medal from 2004; the former top pro has now seen another of his results scratched from the books, with the news that the organisers of the Mount Washington Auto Road will drop his 2006 record fr... → Read More
Critérium du Dauphiné: Sébastien Hinault happy with third place on the Côte de la Croix-Rousse by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 AG2R La Mondiale sprinter realises that there was no beating John Degenkolb Sébastien Hinault (AG2R La Mondiale) was the only rider in today’s race that had previously experienced the finish at Lyon’s Côte de la Croix-Rousse, having finished sixth there in the Dauphiné’ Libéré’s first stage way back in 2000. The 37-year-old ... → Read More
Jurgen Van Den Broeck won’t lose the Dauphiné because of six seconds, says team manager by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 Late puncture means Belgian hope gets peloton’s time and loses out to race leaderA late puncture for Jurgen Van Den Broeck (Omega Pharma-Lotto) could have spelled disaster for the winner of stage one. Thankfully though, he was well inside the final three kilometres and so was given the same time as the main peloton; unfortunatel... → Read More
Geraint Thomas to lead Team Sky in defence of British title by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 British ProTeam to put out powerful roster at Great Britain National ChampionshipsThe Sky Procycling Team has confirmed its roster for the British National Championships, to be contested in Stamfordham, Northumberland, in the north east of England at the end of this month. The team will be led by defending champion Geraint Thomas,... → Read More
UCI says it’s monitoring Riccò situation, won't block return to racing by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 Investigation into rider stalls after death of medical expertWith controversial rider Riccardo Riccò looking set to return to competition next week, the UCI has said that it is monitoring the situation in relation to the enquiry into his case. It appears to rule out any intervention at this point in time.
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Critérium du Dauphiné: John Degenkolb comes of age in chaotic stage two finish by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 Road furniture and an uphill finish put the cat among the pigeons but German sprinter keeps his cool and times it perfectlyJohn Degenkolb (HTC-Highroad) won the second stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné between Voiron and Lyon at the top of the short sharp Côte de la Croix-Rousse. The 22-year-old German first year pro timed his sprint to perfection, coming around local r... → Read More
Le Coq Sportif to replace Nike as Tour de France yellow jersey supplier by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 French brand to return after 24 year absenceAfter over two decades away from the event, French clothing manufacturer Le Coq Sportif is making a return to the Tour de France. It will once again sponsor the yellow jersey in the race, replacing the current supplier Nike.
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Rod Ellingworth Interview Part II: Cavendish wants to be more than just a sprinter by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 Sky Procycling coach assesses Swift, Appollonio and Boasson HagenDescribing Mark Cavendish as the fastest rider in cycling, the Manxman’s coaching advisor Rod Ellingworth has emphasised that he wants to do much more in the sport than winning bunch sprints.
He said that because of this, Cavendish is likely to be... → Read More
Millar says Contador delays are ‘farcical’, system needs to change by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 Reserves judgment on Armstrong, but says Texan didn’t help anti-doping fightCiting an imbalance between science and the legal aspect, David Millar has spoken of his frustration with the Alberto Contador case, and how it has taken so long to reach a decision.
The Spaniard tested positive during last year’s Tour de France, ... → Read More
Dutch climber lost time on first mountain stageby Conal Andrews - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 
Cristian Fanini Interview: Italian speaks about Ricco, Gerlach, Armstrong, Landis and Hamilton by Ed Hood - Monday, June 6, 2011 Amore & Vita team owner talks anti-dopingAmore & Vita have fielded a UCI team every since 1990. Six day stars like Bruno Risi and Marco Villa cut their teeth with the squad; and riders at the end of their careers – like Pierino Gavazzi - have also ridden for the Italian based, but now Ukrai... → Read More
Mark Cavendish confirmed for Great Britain nationals by Ben Atkins - Monday, June 6, 2011 Manx Missile could be on for the first red, white and blue jersey of his road careerMark Cavendish (HTC-Highroad) is confirmed as a starter in this month’s British national championships, according to the race organiser. The race will take place on what should be a tough circuit based on the village of Stamfordham, Northumuberland, ... → Read More
Evans moving up GC in Critérium du Dauphiné by Conal Andrews - Monday, June 6, 2011 Australian complements Van Den Broeck, tips Boasson HagenSeventh in yesterday’s prologue, Cadel Evans has jumped up four places in the general classification of the Critérium du Dauphiné after a strong peformance in the first mountain stage. The Australian BMC Racing Team rider placed third on the final cl... → Read More
Boasson Hagen showing strong form in Critérium du Dauphiné by Shane Stokes - Monday, June 6, 2011 Sixth on first mountain stageIt’s been a mixed spring for Edvald Boasson Hagen due to injury, but indications are that the summer will be far better for him in terms of results. The talented 24 year old Norwegian rider placed a strong sixth on today’s stage of Critérium du Dauph... → Read More
Critérium du Dauphiné: Alexandre Vinokourov will fight to hold on to yellow by Ben Atkins - Monday, June 6, 2011 Kazakh hunting for a second race victory twelve years after his firstWith prologue winner Lars Boom (Rabobank) losing 2’27” to stage winner Jurgen Van Den Broeck (Omega Pharma-Lotto) on the steep climb to the finish, fourth place on the stage to Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse was enough to give Alexandre Vinokourov (Astan... → Read More
Joaquim Rodriguez disappointed to miss out on stage victory by Ben Atkins - Monday, June 6, 2011 ‘Purito’ hoping to capitalise on strong post-Giro formJoaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) came within just six seconds of catching stage winner Jurgen Van Den Broeck (Omega Pharma-Lotto) at the finish of the first stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse. Although his late surge on the f... → Read More
Critérium du Dauphiné: Jurgen Van Den Broeck attacks to take first stage by Ben Atkins - Monday, June 6, 2011 Solo victory for Belgium’s Tour hope but overall lead goes to Alexandre VinokourovJurgen Van Den Broek (Omega Pharma-Lotto) escaped on the final climb to the finish at Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse to take a solo victory in the first stage of the Criteriium du Dauphiné. The Belgian, who is hoping that a strong performance here will a... → Read More
Gadret considering Tour participation, would play support role if he goes by VeloNation Press - Monday, June 6, 2011 Says its impossible for Ag2r La Mondiale to have five leadersDespite taking a career-best fourth place in the recent Giro d’Italia, John Gadret has said that if he does the Tour de France, he is likely to play a supporting role for others rather than seeking to lead the team.The French climber is still weighin... → Read More
Tech: GreenEdge unveils Scott road and TT bikes for 2012 season by Shane Stokes - Monday, June 6, 2011 Would-be Australian ProTeam squad continues to gain paceAs the GreenEdge team continues to build towards its debut 2012 season and, it hopes, a UCI ProTeam licence, the bikes it will use have been unveiled.
The team was already known to be in a contract with Scott bikes, and has now released images of... → Read More
Rod Ellingworth Interview: Wiggins on course for top 10 in Tour de France by Shane Stokes - Monday, June 6, 2011 Sky coach talks about several of team’s top riders Sky Procycling Race Coach Rod Ellingworth has said that he believes Bradley Wiggins is in better shape than he was last season, and that a top ten finish in the Tour de France is a realistic target.“Obviously he has a different lead in with the Giro ... → Read More
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