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Tour de France 2011: A first week tailor made for Philippe Gilbert? by Jered Gruber - Thursday, October 21, 2010 Classics specialist could return to the Tour de France for the first time in two years next JulyWhile Philippe Gilbert is just starting a hard-earned postseason rest, speculation is already brewing about his potential start in next year's Tour de France.
Omega Pharma-Lotto has already made it known that they hope to field their three all-sta... → Read More
Kirsten Wild and Linda Villumsen add strength and power to expanding AA Drink-Leontien.nl team by Ben Atkins - Thursday, October 21, 2010 The new Dutch superteam takes aim at London 2012The Leontien.nl team is to expand in 2011 and rejoin with previous sponsor AA Drink, according to Wielerland.nl. The Dutch core of the distinctive pink and white team will stay together but will benefit from the addition of some high quality signing... → Read More
Quick Step star rider believes Green Jersey rule change will transform raceby Conal Andrews - Wednesday, October 20, 2010 
Alexandr Kolobnev to aim for Tour de France success by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Flat nature of world championship course make gold medal campaign far more difficultTeam Katusha’s Alexandr Kolobnev has said that he is interested in aiming for next year’s Tour de France, riding the race for the second time in his career. However, unlike this year, he will do it as a goal unto itself, rather than using it to prepa... → Read More
UCI to push for four year bans for first serious doping violation by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, October 20, 2010 McQuaid wants tougher penaltiesIn the wake of some recent high profile cases, the UCI has confirmed that it is recommending doubling the length of bans for a serious doping offences. Riders transfusing blood or using substances such as EPO, CERA, testosterone and other similar pro... → Read More
Team Katusha celebrates Joaquim Rodriguez as World number 1 by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, October 20, 2010 2010 achievement celebrated at 2011 team’s first get together The Katusha team gave a party for star rider Joaquim Rodriguez, the winner of the International Cycling Union (UCI) World Ranking. At the team’s first gathering in advance of the 2011 season, at the Teatro Alberti near Lake Garda, Italy, awarded the ... → Read More
Christian Meier interview: leaving Garmin, fresh beginnings with UnitedHealthcare by Ed Hood - Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Canadian rider looking forward to new challengesChristian Meier was one of the unlucky ones who were cut loose by Garmin as a result of the Cervelo merger, but he’s not too concerned. He’s just netted himself a nice new contract with UnitedHealthcare presented by Maxxis - and a nice new bride. T... → Read More
26-year-old Dane gets second chance at ProTeam levelby Ben Atkins - Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Gianni Savio: “I’m not sure Androni Giocattoli will get invitations to the Tour and Vuelta” by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Italian ProContinental team has qualified for all three Grand Tours by 2008 agreement, but manager is not sure it will happenMichele Scarponi’s second place in Saturday’s Giro di Lombardia saw the Androni Giocattoli team finish the season in 17th place in the International Cycling Union (UCI) rankings. According to the agreement made in 2008 between the UCI and the organi... → Read More
McQuaid reaffirms that UCI’s rules of participation will apply to Grand Tours by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Dismisses Christian Pruhomme’s uncertainty about adopting rulingUCI president Pat McQuaid has insisted that the recently-announced rules for participation for ProTour and Historic Calendar races will apply in 2011, despite the reservations expressed by the organisers of the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia. Tou... → Read More
CAS rules that Alexandre Vinokourov does not owe UCI a year’s salary by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, October 20, 2010 “Commitment for a New Cycling” was not legally binding says highest sports courtThe Court for Arbitration in Sport (CAS) has ruled that Alexandre Vinokourov does not owe the International Cycling Union (UCI) a year’s salary, amounting to €1.2 million, dating back to his positive test for blood-doping during the 2007 Tour de Fran... → Read More
Bob Stapleton: HTC-High Road team open for discussion on co-sponsor slot by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Cutting-edge technology at the core of the American teamFor the past two years, the California-based HTC-High Road team has taken home more wins than any other cycling team in the world. Much of what they have accomplished comes down to the attention to detail over every aspect of the team, includin... → Read More
Vuelta runner-up maintains innocence, admits to struggling in recent weeksby Jered Gruber - Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Shelley Olds, Sinead Miller and Amber Rais follow Mara Abbott to Safi-Pasta Zara by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Three more US riders for Italian team in 2011The Safi-Pasta Zara team has announced the signing of three more Americans for 2011. Shelley Evans and Sinead Miller are both currently Peanut Butter & Co-TWENTY12 teammates of Mara Abbott, whose transfer to the team was announced last month; Amber ... → Read More
Carlos Sastre hopes to repeat Alpe d'Huez triumph in 2011 by Jered Gruber - Wednesday, October 20, 2010 2008 Tour de France winner sees similarities between the 2011 edition and the year of his overall victory2008 Tour de France champion, Carlos Sastre, is pleased with the possibilities for the route of the 2011 Grand Boucle, presented yesterday in Paris.
"The route is interesting and tough with a spectacular start. There is no doubt that it will be n... → Read More
Tour de France organiser offers choice of Alps or Massif Centrale and confirms Paris-Roubaix Challengeby Ben Atkins - Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Benatti and Viganò amongst new signings for Luxembourg pro team by Conal Andrews - Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Neo-pro Nizzolo and Portuguese climber Pires also come on boardTour de France runner-up Andy Schleck and his brother Frank have had some firepower added to their team for next year, following the announcement that top sprinter Daniele Bennati, fellow Italians Davide Viganò and neopro Giacomo Nizzolo plus the Po... → Read More
Matt Damon confirmed for Lance Armstrong documentary, release date in 2011 by Conal Andrews - Wednesday, October 20, 2010 American actor will take narration roleMatt Damon has been confirmed as being involved in a Lance Armstrong documentary due for release next year, with the American actor set to narrate the Alex Gibney-made film. The project, which is mainly based around Armstrong’s 2009 comeback to the T... → Read More
Schleck hasn’t spoken to Contador, but says he hopes he’s innocent by Conal Andrews - Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Believes the Col du Galibier stage will be the most decisive of the 2011 Tour de FranceSaxo Bank rider Andy Schleck has finished as runner up to Alberto Contador in the past two Tours de France, and stands to be upgraded to winner of the 2010 race if the Spaniard is disqualified for doping. However the Luxembourg competitor has said th... → Read More
Yates also expects riders to be more competitive by Conal Andrews - Tuesday, October 19, 2010
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