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Eufemiano Fuentes arrested in new Spanish anti-doping raids by Shane Stokes - Thursday, December 9, 2010 Controversial doctor was central to Operación Puerto investigation Four and a half years after being taken into custody in the Operación Puerto raids, Spanish doping doctor Eufemiano Fuentes finds himself once again being questioned by police. The Canaries-based practicioner is amongst a number of people taken into ... → Read More
Rasmussen reveals new team plans, wants to be directeur sportif in 2016 Tour de France by Shane Stokes - Thursday, December 9, 2010 Personal sponsor Christina Hembo buys Team Stenca M1Conceding that it is very unlikely that he will ride the Tour de France again, Danish rider Michael Rasmussen has set the target of being directeur sportif of the Christina Watches team in the 2016 edition of the race. In the meantime, he intends com... → Read More
Bellis looks ahead after first Saxo Bank training camp by Samuel Morrison - Thursday, December 9, 2010 'My goal is simply to allow my body to get used to the pressure'Brit Jonny Bellis is aiming for a normal season next year after suffering the affects of a life-threatening coma. He took another step towards normality when he met with his Saxo Bank team-mates in Spain last week for a pre-season training camp."My g... → Read More
Stars Evans and Phinney remain homeby Samuel Morrison - Thursday, December 9, 2010 
Raisin rules out return to pro ranks, considers Paralympic competition by Conal Andrews - Thursday, December 9, 2010 American rider still coping with effects of 2006 crash in FranceOnce regarded to be a future star in the sport, American rider Saul Raisin has ruled out any thoughts of a comeback to the pro ranks due to ongoing issues relating to a bad accident in 2006. However the former Crédit Agricole rider is considering try... → Read More
Contador: Any amount of Clenbuterol is doping, says WADA by Samuel Morrison - Thursday, December 9, 2010 'This is just the dopers adjusting or mis-adjusting to the testing'Alberto Contador's lawyers will need to re-think their Tour de France doping defence. A WADA official reminded them that an athlete with any amount of the drug Clenbuterol is considered positive.
"Just because it's small doesn't mean it's not dopi... → Read More
Riis wishes Rasmussen well with new team by Conal Andrews - Thursday, December 9, 2010 Speculation about identity of team purchased by Christina HemboMichael Rasmussen and personal sponsor Christina Hembo are set to announce his new team today, speaking to the media in a press conference at noon and elaborating on yesterday’s news that an existing Continental team has been purchased and will be th... → Read More
Breschel rejected Luxembourg's offer for team Rabobank by Samuel Morrison - Thursday, December 9, 2010 'It will take time for them to establish themselves in the sport'Dane Matti Breschel rejected a contract offer for next year from Andy Schleck's Luxembourg team. He explained he lacked patience for the new project, preferring to join Rabobank.
"We chatted briefly together. I have a good relationship with Kim An... → Read More
Danilo Hondo interview: staying motivated on track and road by Ed Hood - Wednesday, December 8, 2010 German sprinter still determined at 36 years of age The expression 'seasoned professional' is an understatement in the case of 36 year-old German, Danilo Hondo.
It was way back in 1991 when the man from Guben took two silver medals in the world junior championships, specifically in the team pursui... → Read More
Climbers will target races such as the Tour of Californiaby Shane Stokes - Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Five of cycling’s top teams named for Quiznos Pro Challenge by Conal Andrews - Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Very strong turnout expected for new pro stage race in ColoradoFive of the biggest teams in pro cycling have been confirmed as participating in year one of the Quiznos Pro Challenge in Colorado, including four US ProTeams.
Garmin-Cervelo, HTC-Highroad, BMC Racing and Team RadioShack will be joined by the Ita... → Read More
David Moncoutié gives the Tour de France another chance by Bjorn Haake - Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Frenchman reverses his decision to never ride home Grand Tour againDavid Moncoutié had decided to skip future Tours de France, despite having some great successes in his home country's Grand Tour. Now he decided to give it another go in 2011. He may even skip the Vuelta and the chance of a fourth consecutive mount... → Read More
Australian once again targeting stages in Tour Down Underby Bjorn Haake - Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Costa Rican Amador settling in to become a Movistar by Bjorn Haake - Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Youngster already made headlines in Tour de l'AvenirPromising 24 year old rider Andrey Amador is hoping to step up a level in 2011, which will see his team colours switch from that of Caisse d'Epargne to the new Spanish Movistar outfit. The rider who hails from Costa Rica has settled in the Basque Reg... → Read More
'As soon as you are satisfied with yourself, you're finished'by Samuel Morrison - Wednesday, December 8, 2010 
Tchmil claims Menchov and his agent behaved improperly over negotiations by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Says that there’ll be no place for Russian on his team as long as he is managed in current fashionTeam Katusha general manager Andrei Tchmil has responded to recent critical quotes by Denis Menchov to Biciciclismo, saying that it was the rider and his agent who didn’t behave properly, rather than he. The former Classics winner feels aggrieved, an... → Read More
Riis: if Contador is sanctioned, it doesn’t mean he is guilty by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Spaniard wants to ride all three Grand Tours in 2011Saxo-Bank SunGard director Bjarne Riis has once again declared his support for Alberto Contador, saying that he believes in the Spaniard and that even if he is handed a ban for his Clenbuterol case, that it doesn’t mean he intentionally doped."I have... → Read More
Rasmussen set to announce new team tomorrow, will race under Christina Watches title by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Personal sponsor Christina Hembo buys existing Continental team, will sign more riders soonMichael Rasmussen’s personal sponsor Christina Hembo has sidestepped the difficulty of setting up a new squad around the Danish climber: she’s simply gone out and bought an existing Continental team. The former Female Entrepreneur of the Year pledged... → Read More
Experienced Italian joins Schleck brothers and Cancellara on new teamby VeloNation Press - Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Le Mével set to be part of Garmin-Cervélo’s Giro d’Italia lineup in 2011 by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Former stage winner will ride Italian Tour againSix years after winning a stage of the race, French rider Christophe Le Mével looks set to return to the Giro d’Italia in 2011 with the Garmin-Cervélo team. The 30 year old rider transferred to the US squad after several seasons with the FDJ team, an... → Read More
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