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Italian talent's 2010 season unsurprisingly overby Jered Gruber - Saturday, October 9, 2010 
Iljo Keisse on Alberto Contador: "I wish him luck, because it is a difficult road." by Jered Gruber - Saturday, October 9, 2010 Belgian stuck in suspension purgatory sees similarities between his case and Contador'sThe never-ending saga of the Iljo Keisse case is threatening to never end. In one month's time, it will be two years since the Belgian track star tested positive for HCT and cathine at his home Gent Six. Still, the case drags on. On Friday, a decisio... → Read More
Niels Albert is ready to start his season on Sunday by Ben Atkins - Friday, October 8, 2010 Ruddervoorde Superprestige race marks former World champion’s return from knee injuryNiels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) will start his first race of the season on Sunday at the first round of the Superprestige series in Ruddervoorde, Belgium. The 2009 World champion injured his knee in a training accident in mid-September, forcing him to... → Read More
Mario Cipollini speaks out in support of Alberto Contador by Ben Atkins - Friday, October 8, 2010 “Super Mario” says Tour winner is innocent until proven guilty and defends cycling against other sportsRetired super-sprinter Mario Cipollini has come to the defence of Alberto Contador, saying that is sure that the embattled Tour de France winner is clean. The legendary “Lion King”, speaking to the BBC at the London Cycle Show where he is promoting ... → Read More
Analysis: Australia’s Commonwealth Games haul bodes very well for London Olympics by Shane Stokes - Friday, October 8, 2010 British riders under pressure to turn things around In recent years it has been Great Britain which has dominated the boards, winning many titles in the velodrome and coming away from the last Olympics with a glittering haul of track medals. It took seven gold medals, three silvers and two bronzes, ec... → Read More
Alberto Contador hits back at blood transfusion claims by Ben Atkins - Friday, October 8, 2010 Threatens legal action against publishers of “defamatory” allegationsAlberto Contador has responded to the allegations apparently made by an unnamed member of the Astana team, to be published in Belgian magazine Humo. The source, which may be a rider or a member of team staff, claims that the Spaniard used Clenbuterol... → Read More
Astana insider claims that Contador underwent a transfusion prior to the Tour de France by VeloNation Press - Friday, October 8, 2010 Says rider used Clenbuterol after the Dauphiné to lose weightBelgian magazine Humo has published claims from an individual with the Astana team, who alleges that Alberto Contador used Clenbuterol after the Criterium du Dauphiné as part of a weight-loss treatment. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity... → Read More
Rasmussen supports Contador, says he can’t replace him as team leader by Conal Andrews - Friday, October 8, 2010 Believes Spaniard is innocentDanish rider Michael Rasmussen has ruled out the notion that he could step into Alberto Contador’s shoes as Saxo Bank team leader if the Spaniard incurs a lengthy suspension, essentially admitting that his days as a contender for the Tour de France t... → Read More
Specialized to team up with HTC in 2011? by Jered Gruber - Friday, October 8, 2010 Will Mark Cavendish be aboard a Specialized bike as he seeks his first Green Jersey next season?The news of Alberto Contador's adverse analytical finding from the Tour de France for clenbuterol has shaken the cycling world, from the riders, to the media, the public, the governing organizations, all the way to the sponsors. One company that has ... → Read More
Cunego and Lampre-Farnese Vini poised to begin working with Sassi by Shane Stokes - Friday, October 8, 2010 Move taken to ensure team transparencyRespected coach and anti-doping doctor Aldo Sassi will soon begin his co-operation with the Lampre-Farenese Vini team, with the screening and general partnership to begin on October 18th.
The team will head to the Mapei Centre and undergo a full ... → Read More
Brabantse Pijl steps up, E3 Prijs stands firm by Jered Gruber - Friday, October 8, 2010 Belgian Classics taking shape for 2011With the idea in mind that it's never too early to start thinking about the Spring Classics, news has been rolling in this week about some changes and some continuations in next year's Spring Classics calendar.
The Brabantse Pijl will move up in c... → Read More
Sprinter to return with Italian continental team, CDC-Cavaliereby Jered Gruber - Friday, October 8, 2010
Philippe Gilbert confident in Paris-Tours defense following Col d'Eze test by Jered Gruber - Friday, October 8, 2010 Walloon looking forward to possible third straight victory on the Avenue de Grammont on SundayAs of Tuesday at 10pm, Philippe Gilbert was back at home in Monaco, France. The World Championship favorite put in a great ride in Australia, but ultimately left with nothing to show for his efforts save a dazzling attack that ultimately led to naugh... → Read More
Basque sprinter started the day with hopes of victory, ended it in the hospitalby Jered Gruber - Thursday, October 7, 2010
Three year deal comes to an end at the end of this seasonby Jered Gruber - Thursday, October 7, 2010
Skil-Shimano supports women's outfitby Bjorn Haake - Thursday, October 7, 2010
Ashenden hails developments in test for autologous blood transfusions by Shane Stokes - Thursday, October 7, 2010 Believes plasticizer test is validRespected anti-doping scientist Michael Ashenden has said that he is encouraged by reports that a new test to detect blood transfusions is being used. Describing the concept as ‘very promising,’ he said that he believed the presence of plasticizers i... → Read More
Matti Breschel third in 60th edition of French raceby Bjorn Haake - Thursday, October 7, 2010
Tour of California cities announced for 2011 edition by Bjorn Haake - Thursday, October 7, 2010 Solvang time trial returns in race that kicks off in Lake Tahoe
The sixth running of the Tour of California will take place from May 15-22, 2011, covering eight stages from Lake Tahoe in the Northeast down to Thousand Oaks, close to Los Angeles. The riders will cover a total distance of over 800 miles. Besides t... → Read More
Marcato ensures one-two finish for the Dutch teamby Bjorn Haake - Thursday, October 7, 2010
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