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Says cycling is an easy targetby Shane Stokes - Wednesday, December 15, 2010 
Emma Johansson’s new team to be clothed by Swedish clothing companyby Ben Atkins - Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Davis confirmed for Santos Tour Down Under, aiming to be in better shape in 2011 by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Race organiser Mike Turtur hails Australian favourite’s participation Backed by a solid Astana team, 2009 race winner Allan Davis has been confirmed as taking part in the Santos Tour Down Under next month, and will be on a confidence high after a strong second half of the season.
The 30 year old took the points clas... → Read More
Giorgio Squinzi remembers Aldo Sassi “clean cycling and winning” by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Mapei boss has fond memories of late cycling coachGiorgio Squinzi, managing director of the Mapei chemical company since 1984, worked with recently deceased coach Aldo Sassi for many years, as the sponsor of the cycling team he coached and later as the owner of the sports institute I which he worked... → Read More
Jalabert agrees with predictions that a sprinter will win 2011 world championships by Conal Andrews - Wednesday, December 15, 2010 French selector completed reconnaissance of road and time trial route in CopenhagenNational selector and former world number one Laurent Jalabert will have the task of deciding who will best represent France in the world road race championships in Copenhagen, and is now sure on what characteristics will be needed to fight for the t... → Read More
Arenberg Forest to remain in 2011 Paris-Roubaix by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Infamous cobbled sector stays in the race despite rumours to the contraryThe infamous Trouée d’Arenberg cobbles are to feature in the 2011 Paris-Roubaix course after all, according to Het Nieuwsblad. It was rumoured that the 2.4km stretch of cobblestones, one of only three rated as five stars by the race organiser, was to... → Read More
Increased revenue for Tour de France organiser thanks to "Lance Armstrong effect" by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Seven-time winner’s comeback fuelled interest and investment on the raceAlthough he was unable to add to his tally of seven victories, Lance Armstrong’s presence in the 2009 Tour de France was a financial success for race organiser Amaury Sports Organisation (ASO), according to Bloomberg. The American’s comeback to the ... → Read More
Lizzie Armitstead interview: Garmin-Cervélo’s rising star by Jered Gruber - Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Young Briton speaks about her past, present and futureNormally, when you talk to a 21 year old star cyclist, the story of their career began about ten years earlier, and their first bike came from their avid riding father. We’ve all read the story a thousand times. Not so with budding British star, Lizz... → Read More
Funding secured, Pegasus Sports team is racing to meet UCI deadline by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Riders agree to a pay cut to keep team afloatHaving managed to raise the funding to pay the necessary bank guarantee, the Pegasus Sports team is currently racing to get the documentation in to the UCI before this afternoon’s deadline. One of the team’s existing backers has put its weight behind... → Read More
WADA president John Fahey states that Iljo Keisse’s ban cannot be sidestepped by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Says Belgian Court of Appeal ruling was incorrectFollowing recent confusion when Iljo Keisse was allowed compete in Belgium and Zurich but blocked by the UCI from riding Saturday’s Revolution event in Britain, WADA has clarified its position and said that he is unable to race.
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Team Sky’s best 2010 Tour finisher wants to target Italian tour this timeby Ben Atkins - Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Ten Continental teams announced by USA Cycling for 2011 by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Garmin-Cervelo women's team to be UK-registered in 2011With the new season drawing ever closer, USA Cycling has announced the identities of ten teams which have been registered at the Continental level for 2011. They are Bissell Pro Cycling Team, Jamis/Sutter Home, Jelly Belly Cycling Team p/b Kenda, Kel... → Read More
Iljo Keisse invited to ride Rotterdam Six Days despite UCI position on racing outside Belgium by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, December 14, 2010 On and off suspension saga continues for Quick Step track riderThe saga of Iljo Keisse took another twist today when the organisers of the Rotterdam Six Days invited the Quick Stepper to ride in the event this coming January. Keisse was cleared to race by the Belgian Court of Appeal in November but a letter fro... → Read More
Saxo Bank's Luxembourg talks about Saxo Bank's first training camp and the year aheadby Jered Gruber - Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Marianne Vos to kick off her cyclocross season this weekend by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, December 14, 2010 World champion to ride ten races to build up to title defenceWorld cyclocross champion Marianne Vos (Nederland Bloeit) has announced a ten-race list of cyclocross races that she is to compete in this year. The 23-year-old is starting her winter offroad season late this time around; this is due in part to the ... → Read More
UCI editorial blasts Landis, rejects claims riders were protected by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Governing body dismisses rider as a liarThe UCI has responded to recent claims made against it by Floyd Landis, using an editorial in its online magazine to hit back at his assertion that the governing body shields certain preferred riders.While the American rider is not named, it is clear... → Read More
Fränk Schleck opens permanent Amstel Gold cycle route by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Signposted cycle tourist course officially unveiled by 2006 race winnerFränk Schleck (Saxo Bank) was present at the Amstel Gold Xperience at the base of the Cauberg in Valkenburg, Netherlands to unveil the new Amstel Gold Race 365, according to wielerland.nl. The Dutch classic loops around the countryside of the Cuberg ... → Read More
Dutch talent will get the chance to shine in 2011's Grand Toursby Jered Gruber - Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Tom Boonen can still win sprints, says new Quick Step coach Tom Steels by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Former sprinter feels that speed is still there for current Belgian starNewly appointed Quick Step coach Tom Steels is optimistic about the Belgian team’s coming season, especially for the sprinters, he told Sporza, the Belgian TV channel for whom he has also been working as an expert summariser. 2010 was a pretty ordin... → Read More
Patxi Mutiloa looking for ways to subsidize racing in the Basque Countryby Jered Gruber - Tuesday, December 14, 2010
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