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Rujano announces intention to take over running of cycling in Venezuela by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Former pro had been linked to ongoing investigation in Italy, but denies involvement Having suddenly retired in June despite having six months left to run on his contract with the Vacansoleil DCM team, Jose Rujano has announced that he is aiming to take over the running of the sport in his home country.
The former pro, who specia... → Read More
Kittel passes lie detector tests on subject of doping, expert concludes he’s most likely clean by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, August 13, 2013 “Kittel makes us believe in a pure generation of cyclists”The German sprinter Marcel Kittel has spoken out against doping on several occasions and has now acquired an additional credibility after he underwent a polygraph test on the subject and passed.
The Argos Shimano rider, who won four stages this y... → Read More
Tour of Britain announces biggest ever field for tenth anniversary race by Ben Atkins - Monday, August 12, 2013 Five ProTeams and six ProContinental in 114-strong pelotonTour of Britain organiser SweetSpot has announced the biggest peloton yet for the 2013 Tour of Britain, which will be the tenth edition of the race since its revival in 2004. The eight-day race, which starts in the Scottish border town of Peebles on ... → Read More
Vacansoleil DCM’s manager admits chances of finding a replacement sponsor are dwindling by VeloNation Press - Monday, August 12, 2013 Team would consider becoming a smaller outfit if necessary but riders are free to look elsewhereHaving faced the bombshell that not one but both of its title sponsors will not continue with the team after the end of this season, the general manager of the Vacansoleil DCM setup has admitted that he is losing hope that new backers will be secured... → Read More
Eneco Tour: Mark Renshaw surprises the other sprinters with a late attack on stage one by Ben Atkins - Monday, August 12, 2013 Australian sneaks away inside the final two kilometres and holds off André GreipelMark Renshaw (Belkin) took his first win in almost six months in the opening stage of the 2013 Eneco Tour, between Koksijde and Ardooie, as he snuck away from the front of the peloton with less than two kilometres to go. The Australian was leading th... → Read More
Orica GreenEdge continues gradual evolution to Grand Tour GC team by signing Italian champ Ivan Santaromita by VeloNation Press - Monday, August 12, 2013 “It will be a great way to show my national champion’s jersey”After three years with the BMC Racing Team, Italian road race champion Ivan Santaromita is on the move and will compete with the Orica GreenEdge team in 2014.
The 29 year old’s signing is part of the team’s push to broaden its range and to start ... → Read More
Horner gains more than he loses in Utah, gets valuable confidence booster prior to Vuelta a España by Shane Stokes - Monday, August 12, 2013 Andersen accepts Danielson was simply stronger, but believes there’s much to be encouraged aboutGiven the form and determination he showed when winning Saturday’s queen stage of the Tour of Utah, many expected that Chris Horner would hold onto the race lead on yesterday’s final stage of the race.
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Haussler recovers faster than expected from fractured pelvis, will return to racing in two weeks’ time by VeloNation Press - Monday, August 12, 2013 IAM Cycling team-mate Stefan Denifl also ready to pin on a number once again after getting over his own injuryHaving crashed in the Tour de Suisse and fracturing his pelvis, and being forced to spent time in a wheelchair as a result of that injury, Heinrich Haussler is getting closer to a comeback. He has confirmed that he will resume competition in the Tour... → Read More
Astana “very satisfied” with Nibali’s form progression prior to Vuelta a España by Shane Stokes - Monday, August 12, 2013 “There were justifiable doubts in his progress…[but now] it's very encouraging”Although there were some concerns expressed about Vincenzo Nibali’s form after he finished outside the top fifty in the Tour de Pologne, the Italian showed he is on course for a strong Vuelta a España when he took a fine third overall in the Vuelta a... → Read More
Tour of Utah: Danielson wins the overall with Empire Pass attack by Kyle Moore - Sunday, August 11, 2013 Mancebo takes the stage, Horner distanced early on final climbAfter entering the final stage of the Tour of Utah tied on time with Chris Horner (Radioshack-Leopard), Tom Danielson (Garmin-Sharp) came home the winner in Park City after attacking Horner at the beginning of the final climb and riding away. The ste... → Read More
Vuelta a Burgos: Nairo Quintana secures race overall on mountainous final stage by Ben Atkins - Sunday, August 11, 2013 Colombian attacks on Lagunas de Neila summit finish to take Tappa y VueltaNairo Quintana (Movistar) secured final overall victory in the 2013 Vuelta a Burgos with a devastating attack in the final kilometres of the summit finish of the fifth and final stage, between Comunero de Revenga and Lagunas de Neila. The Colombian, ... → Read More
Arctic Tour of Norway: Final stage win nets Thor Hushovd the overall victory by Ben Atkins - Sunday, August 11, 2013 Norwegian champion beats Paul Martens in a tight sprint to secure his home raceA second win for Thor Hushovd (BMC Racing) in the 2013 Arctic Tour of Norway, in the fourth and final stage between Sortland and Harstad, was enough to secure overall victory for the Norwegian champion. Hushovd, who was the ambassador for the inaugur... → Read More
Eneco Tour: Lotto Belisol chasing stages with Greipel, high overall finish with Roelandts by VeloNation Press - Sunday, August 11, 2013 Orica GreenEdge confident in strength of squad, aiming to build on last year’s strong resultsWith two stages believed to be suitable to Andre Greipel, the Lotto Belisol team has said that it is aiming for at least one victory in the Eneco Tour, and possibly more.
The seven day WorldTour race begins tomorrow and directeur sportif Herman F... → Read More
Retired doctor who threatened Tygart and faces five year prison sentence pleads not guilty by Shane Stokes - Sunday, August 11, 2013 Verdict yet to be handed down, second individual who made threats will be heard in OctoberOne of the two men charged with threatening the life of USADA CEO Travis Tygart in connection with the Lance Armstrong investigation, Gerrit Keats, has pleated not guilty to the charge in a federal court in Denver.
Florida resident Keats and the ... → Read More
Tour of Utah: Horner wins at Snowbird over Danielson to take overall lead by Kyle Moore - Saturday, August 10, 2013 Horner equal on time with Danielson but into yellow; Morton crosses four minutes backChris Horner (Radioshack-Leopard) used the outstanding representation of his Radioshack-Leopard team on the final climb to Snowbird Ski Station, coming around Tom Danielson (Garmin-Sharp) in the final sprint to take the queen stage and the overall le... → Read More
Route de France: Linda Villumsen captures the race with solo stage seven break by Ben Atkins - Saturday, August 10, 2013 New Zealander completes Wiggle Honda’s dominance with six minute margin of victoryLinda Villumsen completed Wiggle Honda’s almost complete domination of the 2013 Route de France, with a devastating solo victory in the seventh and final stage, between Cusset and Chauffailles, and seizing her second overall victory in the race. With... → Read More
Arctic Tour of Norway: Nikias Arndt takes first pro victory on stage three by Ben Atkins - Saturday, August 10, 2013 Kenny van Hummel retakes the blue jersey with second place time bonusNikias Arndt (Argos-Shimano) took his first ever professional win as he sprinted to victory in the third stage of the 2013 Arctic Tour of Norway, between Svolvaer and Stokmarknes. The 21-year-old German just managed to throw his front wheel across th... → Read More
Hushovd on losing Arctic Tour of Norway lead: ‘What counts is tomorrow’ by VeloNation Press - Saturday, August 10, 2013 BMC Racing Team rider remains focussed on battling for final overall victoryAlthough he slipped back from the race leadership he assumed when winning yesterday’s second stage of the race, Thor Hushovd continues to believe that he can win the first Arctic Race of Norway, and is determined to try to claw back time on tomorrow’... → Read More
Cookson planning to meet with many overseas federations between now and the UCI presidential elections by VeloNation Press - Saturday, August 10, 2013 Briton says he will conduct at least one debate with McQuaid in front of continental federationsUCI presidential candidate Brian Cookson is planning at least one debate with current governing body chief Pat McQuaid between now and the elections on September 27th, and will also travel to several global locations as he aims to build up votes.
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Vuelta a Burgos: Anthony Roux wins stage four as Daniele Ratto is relegated by Ben Atkins - Saturday, August 10, 2013 Two riders come together on the line and Italian adjudged to be at faultDaniele Ratto (Cannondale) won the fourth stage of the 2013 Vuelta a Burgos, between Doña Santos and Santo Doningo de Silos, in a tight and controversial sprint against race leader Anthony Roux (FDJ.fr). Both riders moved towards one another a little... → Read More
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