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UCI requests Spanish Cycling Federation to open disciplinary proceedings against Alberto Contador

by Shane Stokes - Monday, November 8, 2010
Governing body insists Tour de France winner is not determined to be guilty at this point in time

Following a long investigation of the circumstances of his positive test for Clenbuterol during this year’s Tour de France, the UCI has now requested the Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC) to open disciplinary proceedings against Alberto Contador. T... → Read More

Cervelo's Xavier Florencio struggling to find a team for 2011

Catalan rider enduring the fallout from pre-Tour de France suspension by his team for using hemorrhoid cream which contained ephedrine
by Jered Gruber - Monday, November 8, 2010
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Ted King Interview: Fresh start with Liquigas for the King of Style

by Ed Hood - Monday, November 8, 2010
American rider moving onwards after Cervelo Test Team demise

The Cervelo/Garmin merger may have left a few riders high and dry or having to drop to smaller setups for 2011. But some riders have moved smoothly over to pastures new; take Ted King - or as the Giro start sheets used to say, 'King Edward.' He has... → Read More


João Correia calls an end to his cycling career

by Jered Gruber - Monday, November 8, 2010
35 year old success story's magical run comes to an end

The amazing professional cycling tale of João Correia seems to be coming to an end. Following the announcement of the Cervelo TestTeam at the beginning of September, Correia was one of twenty-five riders without a job. Of course, it didn't take long ... → Read More

Belgian prosecutors recommend two year ban and 87,500 euro fine for Roel Paulissen

Former World Champion suffers a blow to his defense that he is the victim of supplement contamination
by Jered Gruber - Monday, November 8, 2010
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Remote control Camera drone tested out at Amstel Curacao race

Technology could be used in Amstel Gold race and 2012 world championships
by Shane Stokes - Monday, November 8, 2010
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Brandle relishing chance to race alongside Menchov and Sastre in Team Geox

by Conal Andrews - Monday, November 8, 2010
Young Austrian hopes to make debut Tour de France

Still just 20 years of age, Matthias Brandle is hoping to make his Tour debut next season in the services of likely overall contenders Denis Menchov and Carlos Sastre. The Austrian rider competed this year as part of Footon-Servetto Fuji, which next ... → Read More


Team Type 1 signs former Spanish junior champion Ivan Melero

by Shane Stokes - Monday, November 8, 2010
Continuing to add riders prior to step up to Professional Continental level


Building towards a 2011 spent racing as a Professional Continental squad, Team Type 1 has added another European to its roster for next season. Former Spanish road race champion Ivan Melero will compete with the American team, moving from the Bur... → Read More


Riis claims poisoning in 1987 Vuelta, says Rasmussen still has a chance to join Saxo Bank

by Conal Andrews - Monday, November 8, 2010
Details his forced withdrawal from Tour of Spain and bizarre payment methods

With Bjarne Riis’ autobiography continuing to gain media attention, the attention has turned from the Dane’s dark past in doping to another issue further back in his career. Riis turned pro with the Roland team in 1986 and one year later, signed ... → Read More


Frank Schleck takes Amstel Curacao criterium win ahead of Petacchi and Terpstra

by Shane Stokes - Sunday, November 7, 2010
Shortened race goes to elder Schleck brother

Luxembourg road race champion Frank Schleck ensured a big name winner for the Amstel Curacao race when he was first to the line at the end of today’s criterium.The Team Saxo Bank rider broke clear during the event and soloed in ahead of Alessandro Pe... → Read More


Rasmussen's hopes of a Saxo Bank contract end

by Samuel Morrison - Sunday, November 7, 2010
The Chicken will not race on team Saxo Bank-SunGard, says Riis

Dane Michael Rasmussen hopes of returning to his country's top team, Saxo Bank, ended today. Saxo Bank's boss, Bjarne Riis denied any possibility of a contract for Rasmussen, who left the 2007 Tour de France in disgrace. "I have seen that there ar... → Read More


Tchmil expands Katusha to develop Russian cycling

by Samuel Morrison - Sunday, November 7, 2010
Cipollini, and under 23, women's, BMX and mountain bike teams

Former classics star and head of team Katusha, Andrei Tchmil is supporting Russian cycling with a base on the shores of Lake Garda in Italy. He built the structure for Katusha's all-Russian under 23 and 21 teams, and plans a women's team next. "It... → Read More


Bjarne Riis: "I think Contador will be acquitted."

by Jered Gruber - Sunday, November 7, 2010
Saxo Bank/SunGard manager supports his star and tells of the doping that marked his own career

The upcoming autobiography on Bjarne Riis is drawing a lot of attention at home in Denmark for the manager of the Saxo Bank/SunGard team. The book, which details the life of Riis, is particularly forthcoming on the doping side of things, and his acco... → Read More


Ivan Basso still uncertain whether to race the Giro or Tour

by Jered Gruber - Sunday, November 7, 2010
2010 Giro winner admits that he's leaning toward the Tour de France though

While the likes of Filippo Pozzato and many others don't even want to think about cycling at the moment, Giro d'Italia champion, Ivan Basso, is currently trying to decide, which Grand Tour he plans to focus his efforts on in 2011. "I am torn betwe... → Read More

HTC-Highroad signs neo-pro Caleb Fairly

23-year-old American Caleb Fairly turns pro with Cavendish's team
by Samuel Morrison - Sunday, November 7, 2010
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Australian talent Dale Parker arrested for drunk driving

Commonwealth Games gold medalist ran into a streetlight, which in turn toppled over, seriously injuring a 17 year old
by Jered Gruber - Sunday, November 7, 2010
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Adriano Malori Interview: Looking back on his first year at the highest level

by Jered Gruber - Saturday, November 6, 2010
2008 U23 World TT Champion got a taste of everything in his neo-pro season

At only 22 years old, Italian talent Adriano Malori, already has a glittering palmares highlighted by a dominating win at the 2008 U23 World Time Trial Championships in Varese and studded with impressive time trial results at every level, from the ju... → Read More


Amstel Curacao Race postponed and shortened due to bad weather conditions

by Shane Stokes - Saturday, November 6, 2010
Race will be run off tomorrow instead

Heavy rains which flooded part of the course led to the postponement of the Amstel Curacao race today, with the event to take place instead tomorrow. The end of season event will now be run off at 10am in the morning, using a shortened course. ... → Read More

WADA’s praises US anti-doping efforts, faults Brazil and Russia

David Howman says that law enforcement agencies should be used as part of fight
by Conal Andrews - Saturday, November 6, 2010
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Iljo Keisse becomes a father, awaits final decision on his suspension

Belgian talent awaiting final ruling from Belgian Court of Appeals
by Jered Gruber - Saturday, November 6, 2010
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