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Marc Sergeant: Envisioning spring success for Gilbert and summertime glory for Van den Broeck by Jered Gruber - Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Omega Pharma-Lotto manager's two Belgian superstars look ready for their best years yetAt the start of a season, things have never looked quite so good for one of Marc Sergeant's incarnations of this year's Omega Pharma-Lotto team. Philippe Gilbert is seemingly ready to win any number of classics this spring, while Andre Greipel will g... → Read More
Ex-rider was only 27 years oldby Jered Gruber - Tuesday, January 11, 2011 
Dutch duo pip Iljo Keisse and Kenny De Ketele in thrilling final Madisonby Ben Atkins - Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Saxo Bank-SunGard’s youngest recruit looking forward to stepping up in 2011by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, January 11, 2011
First images of new Team RadioShack kit 'leaked' by team by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Redesigned jersey and shots to be used by riders in Santos Tour Down UnderWith just five days to go until the Adelaide Cancer Council Classic and the likely first official use of the 2011 Team RadioShack kit, the team has released a sneak preview of the team clothing on its website.
The jersey is very different to last... → Read More
French rider must take 45 days out to recoverby Ben Atkins - Tuesday, January 11, 2011
McQuaid says Contador could miss the Tour de France due to delays in finalising his case by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Spanish federation president confirms it wants feedback from WADA and UCIUCI President Pat McQuaid has said that it is possible that Alberto Contador could miss this year’s Tour de France due to the length of time it will take for the case to be settled.
Even if the Spanish rider is cleared, or handed a shortened ban ... → Read More
Theo Bos withdraws from Rotterdam Six-Days with flu by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Dutchman’s withdrawal opens door to controversial Iljo Keisse victoryTheo Bos (Rabobank) has been forced to withdraw on the final day of the Rotterdam Six-Days, suffering from bronchitis and fever. The Dutch sprinter, and partner Peter Schep, were just 7 points behind race leaders Ijlo Keisse and Danny De Ketele goin... → Read More
Katusha says it will pay Di Luca a salary if UCI insists by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Italian rider cannot race for free under current rulesFollowing clarification from the UCI that its current rules do not permit riders competing on a ‘no fee’ basis, Team Katusha has confirmed that it has contacted the governing body about the issue and, if necessary, will change its arrangement with Da... → Read More
Riccardo Riccò: “It’s possible to win the Giro without doping” by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Vacansoleil rider has a lot to prove in first full season after return from suspensionTen months after returning from a 20-month ban for using the third-generation EPO, CERA, Riccardo Riccò is contemplating his return to the Giro d’Italia for the first time since 2008. Last year he, and his then Ceramica Flaminia-Bossini Docce team, ... → Read More
Australian nationals: Meyer joins team-mate Bobridge as a 2011 championship winner by Conal Andrews - Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Other titles go to Shara Gillow and Luke DurbridgeTwo days after his Garmin-Cervélo team-mate Jack Bobridge soloed to a superb victory in the Australian road race championships, Cameron Meyer defended his national time trial title in Learmonth. He beat Bobridge by 13 seconds and world under 23 road ... → Read More
UCI says Di Luca can’t race for free, must take salary and pay financial sanction by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Rules require minimum payment of €33,000 to ProTeam ridersDanilo Di Luca may have said that he will race for free in 2011 as part of his rehabilitation to professional cycling, but measures introduced to protect riders means that the UCI won’t allow him to compete without a salary.
The Italian rider pla... → Read More
Team NetApp proud of invitations to Tour of California and Vattenfall Cyclassics races by Conal Andrews - Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Sponsors pleased with investment, could extend to 2014German Pro Continental team NetApp is already seeing the benefits of stepping up to Pro Continental level in 2011, securing invites to some very big races for the season ahead.The team has been confirmed as taking part in a number of events, and says... → Read More
Winner of six medals at the Winter and Summer Olympics hopes to add to her tally in London in 2012by Jered Gruber - Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Leopard-Trek announces excellent line-up for Ruta del Sol by Jered Gruber - Monday, January 10, 2011 Luxembourg's team will head to Andalucia with a squad full of potential winnersThe freshly presented Leopard-Trek team announced its roster for February's Vuelta Ciclista a Andalucia-Ruta del Sol (February 20-24), and it's a squad capable of riding for the win.
According to EsCiclismo.es, Andy Schleck, Frank Schleck, Linus G... → Read More
Danilo Di Luca wants to return to Giro d’Italia in 2011 by Conal Andrews - Monday, January 10, 2011 Italian rider agrees to ride without a salary for Russian Katusha team After returning to the top level by signing for the ProTeam Katusha, 2007 Giro d’Italia winner Danilo di Luca is aiming to head back to the Italian Grand Tour this season if the organisers allow him to do so.
The 35 year old plunged the race into... → Read More
Nicole Cooke investigating possibility of team pursuit in London 2012 Olympics by Ben Atkins - Monday, January 10, 2011 Beijing road gold medallist seeking a possible second event for British gamesNicole Cooke (MCipollini-Giordana) is currently investigating the possibility of joining the Great Britain track team for the Olympic Games in London 2012. The road race gold medallist from Beijing in 2008, is looking at giving herself more options ... → Read More
WADA director general Howman says plasticizer levels are a valid consideration in anti-doping cases by Shane Stokes - Monday, January 10, 2011 Study’s publication in peer-reviewed journal moves it closer to introduction As tests for plasticizers appear to move a step closer to being validated as a method of detecting blood transfusions, David Howman today reiterated that the scrutinising of plasticizer levels is a valid anti-doping tool.
"This method is validate... → Read More
Great Britain to give youth a chance in Beijing Track World Cup by Ben Atkins - Monday, January 10, 2011 Young team sent to China for experience at top levelBritish Cycling is sending a young team of eleven riders to Beijing, China for the next round of the UCI Track Cycling World Cup, between January 21st and 23rd. Most of the riders are selected from the “Olympic Academy” development programme with th... → Read More
Operacion Galgo suspect Alberto Leon found hanged by Shane Stokes - Monday, January 10, 2011 Alleged doping courier appears to have taken his own lifeFormer mountainbike rider Alberto Leon, who was implicated in both the Operación Puerto and Operación Galgo investigations, has been found hanged at his home in Madrid's San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
Emerging reports state that Leon was found dead ... → Read More
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