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Sojasun sending a squad to attack the Tour de France by Kyle Moore - Tuesday, June 25, 2013 With no true leader, French continental team will look for opportunities in breaksThe French continental squad Sojasun got a wildcard invitation to the Tour de France again, and this time around, Stephane Heulot’s team will be throwing all caution to the wind. Sojasun will aim to get into breakaways, turn the race on its head, ha... → Read More
Four wild card teams confirmed for upcoming 70th Tour of Poland by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, June 25, 2013 CCC Polsat Polkowice, Colombia and NetApp-Endura invited along with Polish National TeamWith the race just over one month away, the organisers of the Tour of Poland have announced the four teams that have been handed wild card invitations to the 70th edition of the race. As part of the International Cycling Union (UCI) WorldTour, all 19... → Read More
Pat McQuaid blasts Brian Cooksons “half-baked” election Manifesto by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, June 25, 2013 Incumbent president calls for challenger to explain key pledges madeA day after presidential challenger Brian Cookson released his election Manifesto, International Cycling Union (UCI) incumbent Pat McQuaid has come out fighting with a challenge to the Englishman to explain what McQuaid feels is “half-baked.” Still t... → Read More
Fit and motivated, Rodriguez ready to chase podium in Tour de France by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, June 25, 2013 “I arrive in very good condition and I am looking forward to the start"Previously second overall in the Giro d’Italia and twice third in the Vuelta a España, Joaquim Rodriguez believes that a podium finish is possible in the Tour de France due to the condition he has heading into the race.
The Katusha rider, who las... → Read More
Rasmussen’s five million euro claim is dismissed, rider must repay over €500,000 to Rabobank by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, June 25, 2013 Former Tour de France king of the mountains considering appealMichael Rasmussen’s attempt to increase the €700,000 euro damages awarded to him in 2008 has backfired, with the former professional rider losing in his claim for €5 million today.
Rasmussen, who was removed from the 2007 Tour de France while lea... → Read More
Bike Pure calls for published data from Grand Tour contenders, says transparency is vital by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, June 25, 2013 Anti-doping organisation states it has removed Froome from list of supporters after lack of communication In a push for greater transparency the Bike Pure anti doping movement has called on all Grand Tour podium finishers to release extra data in order to remove any doubts about the veracity of their performances.
Saying that the action can do much t... → Read More
National championships: Women’s Road Race round up by Ben Atkins - Monday, June 24, 2013 Armitstead, Muccioli, Brand, Numainville, Worrack and De Vocht among the new championsLizzie Armitstead (Boels-Dolmans) managed to overcome the numerical superiority of Wiggle Honda riders Laura Trott and Dani King in the final lap of the Great Britain championships in Glasgow, Scotland, to reclaim the red, white and blue banded jerse... → Read More
Laurent Jalabert “surprised” after reports of positive samples from 1998 Tour de France by VeloNation Press - Monday, June 24, 2013 “I've always trusted the medical staff of the team,” says former French championReported today to have used EPO during the 1998 Tour de France, Laurent Jalabert has stopped short of a clear denial, saying instead that he wanted people to believe in him. “I do not disagree because I do not have the information,” he told RTL afte... → Read More
Brian Cookson Interview: UCI Presidential candidate speaks at length on range of topics by Shane Stokes - Monday, June 24, 2013 Independent Commission, UCI reform, McQuaid, anti-doping, transparency, women’s cycling and more discussedToday sees Brian Cookson unveil his manifesto laying out what he would propose to do as UCI president, and talking about what he sees are necessary changes which need to occur in the sport. The Briton is thus far the only challenger to the current pr... → Read More
Brian Cookson launches presidential Manifesto for “Restoring Trust, Leading Change” by Ben Atkins - Monday, June 24, 2013 British challenger symbolically chooses place of original UCI foundingBrian Cookson officially launched his election Manifesto in Paris, France, today, for his bid to become the next President of the International Cycling Union (UCI). The Englishman, who is currently the President of British Cycling, and a member of th... → Read More
Blanco officially becomes Belkin Pro Cycling with sponsor signed through 2015 by Ben Atkins - Monday, June 24, 2013 Blue, white and black team switches to Belkin green for the next two and a half yearsBlanco Pro Cycling has officially confirmed that, as reported earlier this month, it has signed a two and a half year deal with American electronics company Belkin, and has become Belkin Pro Cycling. The Dutch team has been riding without a sponsor s... → Read More
Movistar targets final podium for Alejandro Valverde with Tour de France team by Ben Atkins - Monday, June 24, 2013 Nairo Quintana and Rui Costa lead support squad for Murcian’s “biggest ambition this year”Movistar will start the Tour de France on Saturday, June 29th, with the aim of putting Alejandro Valverde on the final podium with the nine-man team announced today. The 33-year-old ‘Bala-Verde’ took his best result in the three-week race back in 200... → Read More
Brammeier defeats Lavery and Shaw to take record fourth Irish road race crown by Shane Stokes - Monday, June 24, 2013 Champion System rider prevails at end of tactical, testing raceDefending champion Matt Brammeier made history Sunday when he won his fourth consecutive Irish road race championship title, becoming the first Irish elite rider to do so.
The Champion System professional outsprinted Philip Lavery (Amicale Cyclist... → Read More
National Road Race Round-up: Greipel and Hoogerland amongst the winners by Kyle Moore - Sunday, June 23, 2013 Results and comments from around the world, including Hushovd, Sagan, Kwiatkowski, and JungelsOn a busy Sunday of racing, with men's national road race championships happening all over the world, VeloNation grabs the results and the comments from many of the winners. Peter Sagan won his third Slovak title in a row and Thor Hushovd got his th... → Read More
Cavendish claims first national road race title in small group sprint by Kyle Moore - Sunday, June 23, 2013 Devolder breaks away to his third Belgian championshipMark Cavendish (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) nailed his first British road racing championship in an untraditional fashion, as the Manx Missile was riding without much of a team to back him up. And Cavendish won the race in what was kind of an untraditi... → Read More
BMC going with experience and reliability for 100th Tour de France by Kyle Moore - Sunday, June 23, 2013 Hushovd and Frank notable absentees; Evans more confident in Giro-Tour doubleBMC Racing will hit the Tour de France presentation podium with a squad of familiar faces, and will be captained by the face with bushy eyebrows and a dimpled chin. The American registered team has no Tour de France rookies in its midst, and will st... → Read More
Vichot stuns Chavanel and Gallopin for French road race title by Kyle Moore - Sunday, June 23, 2013 FDJ rider in day long break, then plays it right in final kilometreArthur Vichot (FDJ) grabbed a surprising victory in the French national road race championship, surprising Sylvain Chavanel (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) and Tony Gallopin (Radioshack-Leopard) in a three-man finale. Vichot attacked with a kilometre to go... → Read More
Brammeier keyed up for bid for record fourth Irish road race championship title by Shane Stokes - Sunday, June 23, 2013 Champion System rider content with form in advance of today’s raceAiming for what would be a record fourth consecutive Irish road race title, Matt Brammeier has said that he believes he is in good shape in advance of what is one of his top targets this season.
“Everything is good, fit and healthy. Fingers cross... → Read More
Spath confirms with second Irish national road race title by Shane Stokes - Saturday, June 22, 2013 McNamara and Costelloe net second and third in big sprint to the lineLast year she won through a perfectly timed surge from a small breakaway group; this time round, she shrugged off the burden of being defending champion and sped home at the head of a 21-strong front group. On a cool, sometimes wet day Melanie Spath ... → Read More
Hushovd told BMC Racing Team’s position on Tour selection but can’t reveal decision by VeloNation Press - Saturday, June 22, 2013 Norwegian had been pushing hard to be included in squadHaving previously complained that he didn’t know if he would be riding the Tour de France or not, Thor Hushovd has now been told the BMC Racing Team’s decision on the riders who will be taking part.
However the multiple stage winner told TV2 that... → Read More
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