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UCI pushes for four year suspension for Arriagada by Shane Stokes - Friday, June 3, 2011 Governing body wants to make longer bans standard practiceUCI president Pat McQuaid has said on several occasions in the past two years that he wants to see a four year ban become standard for serious doping issues. The UCI has now recommended a suspension of that duration for the Chilean rider Marco Arriag... → Read More
Rodriguez to aim for big result in Critérium du Dauphiné by Shane Stokes - Friday, June 3, 2011 Giro form points to strong race After finishing a fine fifth overall in the Giro d’Italia, Joaquim Rodriguez will seek to use his good form to ride strongly in the Critérium du Dauphiné. Unlike many of the other big names who will also be taking part, Rodriguez is not participating... → Read More
Evans to ride Dauphiné ‘without any pressure’ by Conal Andrews - Friday, June 3, 2011 Australian will target strong rides on key stages Having placed second overall in the race in 2007, 2008 and 2009, Cadel Evans will once again use the Criterium du Dauphiné as his final preparation for the Tour de France. The BMC Racing Team rider is making a big bid to finally win the Tour and has ... → Read More
Vuelta a España director says he wants Contador to take part by Conal Andrews - Friday, June 3, 2011 Says participation in race would be ‘excellent news’In the wake of Alberto Contador’s victory in the Giro d’Italia last weekend, the organisers of the Vuelta a España have said that they would very much like to have him in their race this season.“The presence of Contador would be excellent news becaus... → Read More
Video: Neil Martin believes in prospects of Sean Downey and his son Dan Martin by Shane Stokes - Thursday, June 2, 2011 Former professional Neil Martin has said that his son Dan is gearing up for a strong Criterium du Dauphiné and, hopefully, his first ever Tour de France. The 24 year old rider went close to starting the race in 2009, travelling with the Garmin team... → Read More
Pinotti sidelined for three months, Italian TT championship defense impossible by Shane Stokes - Thursday, June 2, 2011 HTC Highroad rider admits world championship ride is unlikelyHospitalised following a bad crash on stage 19 of the Giro d’Italia, Marco Pinotti is trying to remain upbeat even though he’s unsure if he will be able to compete again this season. The 35 year old Italian fractured the acetabulum in his pelvis on F... → Read More
Jurgen Van Den Broeck heading to Dauphiné in search of Tour de France repeat by Ben Atkins - Thursday, June 2, 2011 Belgian’s task will be all the tougher with list of top riders set to startJurgen Van Den Broeck (Omega Pharma-Lotto) starts the Critérium du Dauphiné on Sunday, hoping that the weeklong race will spur him on to a high place in the Tour de France, just as it did last year. The Belgian finished fourth in the Alpine race las... → Read More
Russian fast man takes second win of the season, while Fabian Cancellara holds onto race leadby Ben Atkins - Thursday, June 2, 2011 
More big teams announced for Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah by Conal Andrews - Thursday, June 2, 2011 Five UCI ProTeams plus Geox – TMC to participateSix of cycling’s top teams have been confirmed as taking part in this August’s Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, thus continuing its status as one of the USA’s biggest stage races. UCI ProTeams Garmin-Cervélo and Liquigas-Cannondale plus top Pro Continen... → Read More
Video: Porte has Tour de France stage win on his wish list by VeloNation Press - Thursday, June 2, 2011 Australian talks possibilities about debut in top eventExactly one month from today, Australian rider Richie Porte is expected to make his Tour de France debut and line out at the Passage du Gois for the start of the race. The 26 year old Tasmanian has just completed his second Giro d’Italia and hopes ... → Read More
Ullrich to take part in four man team time trial this weekend by VeloNation Press - Thursday, June 2, 2011 German Tour winner to race for charityHe’s repeatedly ruled out a return to the professional ranks, but Jan Ullrich plans to compete again this weekend in a time trial in the Sigmaringen region district of Germany. “Spontaneously I decided this Sunday, 5 June, to take part in the Germa... → Read More
Contador says he’s very fatigued after Giro d’Italia by VeloNation Press - Thursday, June 2, 2011 Tour participation depends on recovery from Italian TourAlberto Contador has spoke about the after effects of what many regard as the toughest Giro d’Italia in many years, saying that he is feeling very fatigued after the race. “This year the Giro has been extremely hard, with very long stages. It was t... → Read More
Armstrong Investigation: CBS and 60 Minutes reject demand for apology over doping claims by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Television company stands over programme contentFollowing demands today by Lance Armstrong’s attorneys for an on-air apology by CBS over the ’60 Minutes’ programme aired on May 22nd, the station has responded by rejecting that call.The former professional’s attorney Elliot Peters sent a strongly-w... → Read More
Leopard-Trek rider takes 2.7km prologue by five seconds over Gaudinby Bjorn Haake - Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Video - Giro d'Italia: Peter Stetina stays hungry after his first Grand Tour by Bjorn Haake - Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Garmin-Cervelo rider finished as highest English-speaking racer in 22nd placeTalented young American rider Peter Stetina had a very solid first Grand Tour with the Giro d'Italia. He ended the three-week course in 22nd place, 50 minutes 9 seconds behind winner Alberto Contador. He was also third in the young rider's competitio... → Read More
Video: Carlos Sastre 30th, but says he’s satisfied with his Giro d’Italia by Bjorn Haake - Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Spaniard said he was pleased he gave 100 percentCarlos Sastre has mixed emotions from tjhe 2011 Giro d'Italia that finished on Sunday. He was clearly upset with the tragedies and the tough route did not make his job easier. On the bright side he enjoyed the scenery and overall was pleased with the... → Read More
Coppel looking forward to Critérium du Dauphiné by Bjorn Haake - Wednesday, June 1, 2011 But main goal is Tour de France in JulyJérôme Coppel will prepare his second Tour de France by riding the Critérium du Dauphiné (June 5-12). The Saur-Sojasun rider finished fifth last year in the important build-up race to the Tour.
Coppel has been an aggressive racer in the past cou... → Read More
Daniel Moreno satisfied with his Giro d'Italia by Bjorn Haake - Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Katusha rider skips Tour de France in favor of Vuelta a EspañaDaniel Moreno finished 29th in this year's Giro d'Italia and he was quite happy with his performance. His main task was to help team leader Joaquím Rodríguez obtain a good results. Rodríguez was fifth in the end, so Moreno's work paid off for the Kat... → Read More
Armstrong Investigation: Rider’s legal team demands apology from ’60 Minutes’ programme by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Ten days after the screening of the ’60 Minutes’ programme alleging widespread doping on the US Postal Service team, Lance Armstrong’s attorneys have demanded an on-air apology. A wide number of claims were made during the programme, with former tea... → Read More
Video: Herety stresses importance of Tour Series for Rapha Condor Sharp team by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Surprising views on future plans for British Continental team With his team winning the first three rounds, Rapha Condor Sharp manager John Herety has stressed the importance of the Tour Series for the Continental squad, saying that it effectively has more sponsor value than the bigger Tour of Britain. The fo... → Read More
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