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Arne Ljungqvist also back for another three-year termby Shane Stokes - Sunday, November 21, 2010 
Bettini backs Petacchi despite possible doping case by Samuel Morrison - Sunday, November 21, 2010 Possible doping ban may ruin team Italy's plansPaolo Bettini's chances of winning his first World Championships as Italy's head coach may be jeopardised if he selects Alessandro Petacchi as captain. The Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) is investigating him for doping and may issue him a life-time... → Read More
Contador doping case: contaminated meat from South America? by Samuel Morrison - Sunday, November 21, 2010 'It's more than possible,' says Spanish farmerSpaniard Alberto Contador faces a possible two-year ban and risks losing his Tour de France title for testing positive for Clenbuterol. His claim that the drug came from contaminated meat, however, received support today from farmer Ramón Riestra.
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Confirmed: Lance Armstrong plans to race in Rotorua triathlon, one week after Tour Down Under by VeloNation Press - Sunday, November 21, 2010 Media adviser confirms message by Juan Pelota twitter alter-egoFollowing speculation, Lance Armstrong has now confirmed that he is planning on doing his first triathlon at the end of January, one week after the end of the Tour Down Under.
According to press reports in the New Zealand media, his media adviser... → Read More
Bugno asks UCI for more biological passport clarity by Samuel Morrison - Sunday, November 21, 2010 Pellizotti case raises questions about UCI's nine-person expert panelGianni Bugno, a former pro and head of the Italian cyclist association, is pushing the International Cycling Union (UCI) for greater biological passport clarity. Yesterday, he spoke as part of the 19th annual meeting of the association of Italian tea... → Read More
Decides to continue to pursue career as sports directorby Samuel Morrison - Sunday, November 21, 2010
Italian champ Visconti and Farnese Vini team guaranteed a ride in 2011 Giro d’Italia by Shane Stokes - Saturday, November 20, 2010 Tricolour jersey too important to leave outHis team was passed over this season, but Italian champion Giovanni Visconti has been assured by Giro d’Italia race organiser Angelo Zomegnan that he and the Farnese Vini squad will be present in the race next May.
Visconti took his second Italia... → Read More
Armstrong’s spokesman complains as federal investigation draws closer to a conclusion by Shane Stokes - Saturday, November 20, 2010 Progress being made in caseWith the investigation into alleged doping accelerating in scope and apparently nearing a conclusion, Lance Armstrong’s spokesman has again complained that the process is a waste of money.
“American taxpayer money is being squandered on a European... → Read More
Matti Breschel interview: Danish rider talks about all things cycling by Jered Gruber - Saturday, November 20, 2010 On Roubaix: "You know it's going to be a crazy day, but you're more or less preparing yourself to go to war."Back in May, VeloNation had the chance to sit down for half an hour with, at the time, 25 year old reigning Danish champion Matti Breschel. The Dane was fresh off of his best spring campaign yet, but one that could have been even better with just a l... → Read More
Will Kevin Pauwels go to Sunweb-Revor next season? by Jered Gruber - Saturday, November 20, 2010 Pauwels and Sunweb manager say yes, Telenet-Fidea manager, Hans van Kasteren says, not so fastWhat do you do when your team isn't living up to your lofty expectations? In the case of frustrated Sunweb-Revor director, Jurgen Mettepenningen, you buy some new talent.
The threatened liquidation by manager Jurgen Mettepenningen of at least six... → Read More
26 year old Belgian distances World Champion and Belgian Champion in final lapby Jered Gruber - Saturday, November 20, 2010
Luciano Pagliarini quits cycling two years after winning stage of Tour of California by Shane Stokes - Saturday, November 20, 2010 Brazilian sprinter demoralised after bad luck, talks with Movistar didn’t work outJust two years after beating Juan Jose Haedo (Saxo Bank) and then-world champion Paolo Bettini (Quick Step) to win a stage of the Tour of California, the Brazilian sprinter Luciano Pagliarini has decided to call a halt to his career.
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Roche’s training disrupted by knee tendonitis, Martin sidelined by nose operation by Shane Stokes - Saturday, November 20, 2010 Irish riders both experiencing short break in training Ag2r La Mondiale leader Nicolas Roche has had a disruption to his pre-season training, being forced to stop training for several days due to a knee problem.
The 26 year old Irishman finished fifteenth in the Tour de France and seventh in the Vuelt... → Read More
Team Sky's Norwegian trio of Boasson Hagen, Arvesen, and Nordhaug planning 2011 campaigns by Jered Gruber - Saturday, November 20, 2010 Boasson Hagen and Arvesen eyeing cobbled glory while Nordhaug hopes for success in the ArdennesTeam Sky's Norwegian trio of Edvald Boasson Hagen, Lars Petter Nordhaug, and Kurt Asle Arvesen are currently engaged in Sky's first camp of the young season outside of London at Windsor. The threesome spoke with ProCycling.no about their spring sched... → Read More
Filippo Pozzato presents “Pippo Pouch” to raise money for Veneto flood victims by Ben Atkins - Friday, November 19, 2010 Katusha rider donating and raising money to help those in need in his home regionFilippo Pozzato (Katusha) has teamed up with Scicon bags to create the “Pippo Pouch”, which will be sold to raise money and awareness of the recent victims of flooding in the Veneto region of north east Italy. The former Italian champion originates f... → Read More
Sarah Düster’s transfer from Cervélo to Nederland Bloeit marks a break from the past for old Swiss team by Ben Atkins - Friday, November 19, 2010 Garmin-Cervélo will bear no trace of original Univega teamSarah Duster has been confirmed as another Cervélo TestTeam rider who will not be riding for the new Garmin-Cervélo team next year. The 28-year-old German will be transferring to the Dutch Nederland Bloeit team for 2011, according to her personal web... → Read More
GvA Trofee and Superprestige double marks a big weekend for cyclocross by Ben Atkins - Friday, November 19, 2010 Muddy courses in Hasselt and Aspere-Gavere could make or break overall challengersThis weekend sees a double-header in the season long competitions for the Gazet van Antwerpen (GvA) Trofee and the Superprestige series and, while both are in their early stages, points gained and lost could have lasting effects for those who re look... → Read More
Jamie Staff interview: looking back with Team GB, looking forward with USA Cycling by Ed Hood - Friday, November 19, 2010 Olympic gold medallist training future track stars after quiet retirementIt's perhaps ironic that the man who flashed on to the GB track scene like a comet, a decade ago, should quietly slip away to start the next phase of his career.
GB Olympic team sprint champion, 37 year-old Jamie Staff from Ashford in Kent was st... → Read More
Preparation for 2011 begins for Joaquim Rodriguez by Ben Atkins - Friday, November 19, 2010 New Year begins now for UCI world ranking championJoaquim Rodriguez (Katusha), the winner of the International Cycling Union (UCI) World Ranking in 2010, has begun to train for next season. The 31-year-old Spaniard aims to repeat last season’s achievement and so his preparation for 2011 must begin n... → Read More
Teutenberg signs up for another two years with HTC Columbia, wants worlds’ win by Shane Stokes - Friday, November 19, 2010 German rider to aim for Classics and rainbow jerseyThe highly successful rider Ina Yoko Teutenberg has put any thoughts of retirement on hold, agreeing a two year deal to remain with the HTC-Highroad team until the end of 2012.“I still have fun and I'm doing well in lots of bike races, so why would I... → Read More
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