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Double day for the French as Anthony Ravard retakes the leadby Ben Atkins - Saturday, February 5, 2011 
“Future of Italian cycling” has arrivedby Ben Atkins - Saturday, February 5, 2011
UCI confirms that Danilo Di Luca has paid €173,600 fine and can return to competition by Ben Atkins - Saturday, February 5, 2011 The way is now officially open for “the Killer” to race againIt appears that Danilo Di Luca has now officially paid his dues, literally, with the announcement from the International Cycling Union (UCI) that the Italian has paid the fine of €173,600 that it required to endorse his return from suspension.
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Belgian champion shows her driekleur to win home race and take series leadby Ben Atkins - Saturday, February 5, 2011
Merckx: Tours of Qatar and Oman are perfect spring preparation by Shane Stokes - Saturday, February 5, 2011 Belgian believes race is wide openThe world’s most successful cyclist of all time, Eddy Merckx, has underlined the importance of the Tours of Qatar and Oman, saying that he believes they are perfect in helping riders build form for big races ahead. “I think the races in Qatar and Oma... → Read More
Overall contest couldn’t be closer with just one race to goby Ben Atkins - Saturday, February 5, 2011
Contador claims doping rules are stuck in the 1960s by Shane Stokes - Saturday, February 5, 2011 Rider reiterates changes need to be made and thresholds setCalling on thresholds to be established for banned substances in light of advancement in testing sensitivities, Alberto Contador has reiterated that he believes he is being unfairly treated. He is currently awaiting official confirmation of what sanc... → Read More
Di Luca psyched on eve of fresh start with Team Katusha by Shane Stokes - Saturday, February 5, 2011 Italian rider returning in Mallorca Challenge Recently signed to Team Katusha, Danilo Di Luca will make his return to competition in the Challenge a Mallorca races, which begins on the Spanish island on Sunday.
The 35 year old Italian rider served a suspension after testing positive for CERA... → Read More
McRae gives thumbs up to Chipotle Development Team’s Tour de Langkawi performance by Shane Stokes - Friday, February 4, 2011 Young riders performed with distinction in prestigious 2.HC-ranked Malaysian event
Chipotle Development Team directeur sportif Chann McRae has hailed the team’s performance in the Tour de Langkawi, saying that it performed above the expectations of many. The youngest rider in the race, Lachlan Morton, finished sixth overall, while ... → Read More
Danish strongman hoping for a spot in the Cavendish Trainby Jered Gruber - Friday, February 4, 2011
Leopard Trek's Jens Voigt: "I'll burn. I'm ready to die for you on the bike." by Jered Gruber - Friday, February 4, 2011 German says that calling an end to his career after leading the Schlecks to Tour glory in July would be a 'Happy Ending'Jens Voigt needs no introduction. He's arguably the most popular bike racer on the planet, and when he speaks, it's a 100% guarantee that what he says is worth listening to. In a recent interview with Luxembourg's Tageblatt, the 39 year old German li... → Read More
HTC-Highroad putting strong team behind Mark Cavendish in Qatar by Ben Atkins - Friday, February 4, 2011 Multinational team hopes to emulate the success of female teammatesThe HTC-Highroad men are hoping to follow the example of their female teammates in the Tour of Qatar, which starts this coming Sunday. Dutch rider Ellen Van Dijk won the second stage of the women’s race and took the overall race, as well as the poin... → Read More
Astana and Lampre-ISD riders both visiting Mount Etna for Giro d’Italia reconnaissance by Ben Atkins - Friday, February 4, 2011 Sicilian volcano popular for Giro preparation and altitude trainingThis year’s Giro d’Italia will feature the climb of Mount Etna for only the third time in the race’s history and the riders are taking the prospect of the Sicilian volcano very seriously. This week, coincidentally, there will be two of the top ProTe... → Read More
Johnny Hoogerland gets second and the race leadby Ben Atkins - Friday, February 4, 2011
Tech News Roundup: Astana bikes unveiled, Tacx bio-bottles, UCI approvals and Bicycling degrees by Ben Atkins - Friday, February 4, 2011 Pretty new paintjob for Kazakh team!Astana unveils 2011 Specialized race bikes
The Astana team has unveiled the livery that its team bikes will be wearing in 2011. The Kazakh outfit will be riding bikes from Specilaized for the second year despite the departure of Alberto Contador,... → Read More
Strade Bianche, Tirreno and Sanremo to be shown live on international networks by Ben Atkins - Friday, February 4, 2011 RCS Sport’s spring races to be available worldwide; fingers crossed for the Giro d’Italia!The three spring races organised by Giro d’Italia owners RCS Sport will all be broadcast on international networks, thanks to a deal brokered by Italian TV’s international division Rai Trade. These networks will include Universal Sports in the US, E... → Read More
Italian champion beats World and Commonwealth champions while Ellen Van Dijk sweeps overall competitionsby Ben Atkins - Friday, February 4, 2011
Roche back training, will start racing in Volta ao Algarve by Shane Stokes - Friday, February 4, 2011 Irish rider over knee problemHaving been hampered by a knee injury since last month, Nicolas Roche will finally start racing in the upcoming Volta ao Algarve.The 26 year old Irishman was due to start the Etoile de Besseges on Wednesday but was sidelined from the bike due to the ... → Read More
Injured Australian rider Amber Halliday making decent progress by Shane Stokes - Friday, February 4, 2011 Former Australian TT champion had suffered severe injuries on January 17th Over two weeks after a bad crash in the Rendition Homes Cup event at Victoria Park left her with serious head injuries, 2010 Australian time trial champion Amber Halliday is making solid progress and will soon be able to leave hospital.The 31 year ol... → Read More
Ellen Van Dijk and HTC-Highroad dedicate Qatar win to the memory of Carla Swart by Ben Atkins - Thursday, February 3, 2011 Dutch rider’s stage win dedicated to the memory of tragically deceased teammateToday’s second stage of the Ladies Tour of Qatar was subjected to the strong Gulf winds that typify the Middle Eastern race. A breakaway group managed to break free under pressure from the HTC-Highroad team; given the conditions it was no surprise t... → Read More
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