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Contador says memory of 2008 victory brought him back to Giro d’Italia by Shane Stokes - Friday, May 6, 2011 Spaniard talks on eve of race start It’s been a long, twisting road since Alberto Contador won the 2008 Giro d’Italia. Many kilometres, victories, battles and some questions have happened in the three years since, but he’ll hope that the outcome of this race is the same as when he triu... → Read More
German sprinter does it again by Ben Atkins - Thursday, May 5, 2011 
Igor Anton heading into the Giro with no pressure, but hoping for a stage win by Jered Gruber - Thursday, May 5, 2011 A stage win would be Euskaltel-Euskadi's first ever at the Italian Grand TourEuskaltel's leader, Igor Anton, has been touted by many as an outside hope for the overall win at the end of May in the Giro d'Italia, which starts on Saturday in Venaria-Reale. The 28 year old, however, is quick to remove any pressure from his shoul... → Read More
Lars Boom extends with Rabobank through 2014 by Jered Gruber - Thursday, May 5, 2011 Rabobank sees greatness in the future of talented Dutchman25 year old multi-time Dutch national champion, Lars Boom, has extended his contract with Holland's top ProTeam, Rabobank, through to the end of the 2014 season.
The former cyclocross World Champion continues to enjoy improvements with each passi... → Read More
Florence officially launches 2014 Tour de France bid by Ben Atkins - Thursday, May 5, 2011 Proposal warmly greeted by race chief Christian PrudhommeThe Italian city of Florence has officially launched its bid to host the start of the 2014 Tour de France, according to AFP. The presence of the race would form part of the city’s celebrations to honour Italian cycling legend Gino Bartali, who would... → Read More
Young German takes bunch sprint in Orchiesby Bjorn Haake - Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Stybar admitting that change is big from cross to road by Bjorn Haake - Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Czech rider starts out struggling in Four Days of DunkirkReigning cyclocross World Champion Zdenek Stybar admitted that the change from cross to the road is difficult. The talented 25-year-old was picked up by the Quick Step team this year. He has raced on the road in the past, but in events that are small... → Read More
Giro d'Italia: Last year's runner-up David Arroyo is in good form by Bjorn Haake - Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Spaniard realistic that battle for victory will be toughDavid Arroyo travels to Venaria Reale, Italy, on Wednesday for the Giro d'Italia (May 7-29). The Movistar rider hosted a press conference from his traditional visit with the mayor of his Spanish hometown, Talavera. Arroyo said that his preparation wa... → Read More
UCI 'No Needle Policy' introduced prior to Giro d’Italia start by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Medical permission needed before any injections are givenOn the eve of the start of what some say is one of the hardest-ever editions of the Giro d’Italia, the UCI has introduced a new measure, entitled No Needle Policy, which it hopes will reduce the likelihood of doping amongst the professional ranks.As ... → Read More
Experienced Italian could be a major help for young Roman Kreuziger's bid for a Giro podiumby Jered Gruber - Wednesday, May 4, 2011
UCI starts legal proceedings against Floyd Landis by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Swiss court action beginsOne year after he sent information to USA Cycling and began a series of claims of doping against his former US Postal Service team, Floyd Landis has learned that he will face legal action by the UCI. Landis has said that Lance Armstrong, the US Posta... → Read More
An Post Sean Kelly team aiming for Tour of Belgium wildcard by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Squad relies on invites for top races The An Post Grant Thornton M. Donnelly Sean Kelly team is hopeful that it will secure a wildcard invitation to the Tour of Belgium this week, seeking to edge in ahead of some bigger teams. The squad’s chances are boosted by Sean Kelly’s close ties to... → Read More
Contador ready for what could be the most difficult Grand Tour of his career by Conal Andrews - Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Spaniard has been building steadily rather than sitting on the beachThree years ago, Alberto Contador was relaxing on a beach when he got a call from his then-Astana team to say he’d be riding the Giro d’Italia. Handed a last-minute wildcard by the organisers, he and the team went there with limited preparation. Agai... → Read More
Marzio Bruseghin: "If I say I'm innocent, nobody will believe me." by Jered Gruber - Wednesday, May 4, 2011 36 year old Italian implicated in Mantova investigation unhappy to be left out of Giro d'ItaliaUp until recent days, Movistar's Marzio Bruseghin was quietly preparing for his latest start for his country's biggest race, the Giro d'Italia. The former stage winner and podium finisher in 2008, however, found his name linked with a big investigati... → Read More
Cavendish admits he’s not in top condition, but will chase stages regardless by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Briton has two wins to his name this season, compared to eight before 2009 GiroSetting wearing the Maglia Rosa and sprint wins as his goals for the race, British rider Mark Cavendish has admitted that he’s not in his top shape yet. The HTC Highroad rider has notched up just two wins this year, due partly to crashes at important... → Read More
Astana puts everything behind Kreuziger in Giro d’Italia by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Czech rider to be given full leadershipAfter Alexandre Vinokourov’s sixth overall and spell in the Maglia Rosa last year, the Astana team is heading back to the race with a different leader and higher objectives. Czech rider Roman Kreuziger will get his chance to lead a Grand Tour team, b... → Read More
Tour of California: New look for stage 5 due to rockslides by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Four categorised climbs lie in wait for ridersWhat was laid out as being a stunning coastal stage from Seaside to Paso Robles has had to be rerouted at this year’s Tour of California, although the organisers have assured that the new parcours will be equally spectacular. “After working closely ... → Read More
Tejay Van Garderen Video Interview: I think I can win the Tour of California by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Talented 22 year old American aiming highAs the Amgen Tour of California approaches, prodigiously talented HTC Highroad rider Tejay Van Garderen has laid out a clear target for himself: the top step of the podium in the country’s most prestigious cycling event. “I think I can win. That is... → Read More
Rebellin joins fellow Olympic doping offender Schumacher at Miche by Conal Andrews - Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Team has history of signing controversial riders
Disqualified Olympic silver medallist Davide Rebellin is today reported as having signed a deal to return to racing with the Continental Miche team, joining another controversial rider on the squad, Stefan Schumacher.
Like the Italian, Schumacher... → Read More
Four Days of Dunkirk is scant consolation for Pippo Pozzato by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, May 3, 2011 A pink jersey in the northern French race is not the one that the former Italian champion wantedHaving been removed from Katusha’s Giro d’Italia line up last week, Filippo Pozzato will instead be riding the Quatre Jours de Dunkerque, which gets under way in the northern French port tomorrow. While the French race has a pink jersey for its leade... → Read More
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