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Critérium du Dauphiné: Chris Froome imposes himself on the stage five Valmorel finish by Ben Atkins - Thursday, June 6, 2013 British rider takes on Alberto Contador and wins on the mountaintop finishChris Froome (Team Sky) imposed himself on the 2013 Critérium du Dauphiné with an aggressive stage five victory, between Grésy-sur-Aix and the mountaintop finish at Valmorel. The Kenyan-born Briton responded to an attack from Alberto Contador (Saxo-T... → Read More
Reanalysis of 2012 sample uncovers second positive EPO test for Serebryakov by Shane Stokes - Thursday, June 6, 2013 Rider could face lengthy ban, disqualification from 2012 Philadelphia International ChampionshipTwo months after the UCI announced that the Russian rider Alexander Serebryakov had tested positive for EPO in an out of competition test carried out on March 18th, the governing body has announced that the analysis of an earlier sample from last sea... → Read More
Vaughters hails Dennis’ Dauphiné success, confirms he is in the running for Tour de France slot by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Believes Australian is ‘an exceptional talent,’ compares him to WigginsGarmin-Sharp CEO Jonathan Vaughters has given a thumbs up to both the performance and the ability of the 23 year old Australian rider Rohan Dennis, saying that the new Critérium du Dauphiné race leader could be in line to begin his first Tour de Fran... → Read More
LeMond says emergence of challenger in UCI presidential election is a good thing by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, June 5, 2013 American pleased to see Cookson step forward, emphasises importance of choiceTriple Tour de France winner Greg LeMond has said that he believes this week’s emergence of a challenger to Pat McQuaid in the UCI’s presidential elections is an important development and one which will benefit the sport, and has once again suggested... → Read More
Vini Fantini team moves to dispel rumours it will stop by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Italian squad insists it will continue in cycling despite Di Luca and Santambrogio positivesRocked by positive EPO tests by two of its top riders, Danilo Di Luca and Mauro Santambrogio, the Vini Fantini team has moved to quash suggestions that the squad could cease to exist as a result of those cases.
The Pro Continental team had seemed... → Read More
Contador insists he has sufficient time to be ready for the Tour de France after Dauphiné TT disappointment by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, June 5, 2013 “It is not a good period for me because of allergies”Far off his best form in today’s time trial and almost certainly losing any hope of a top three finish in the Critérium du Dauphiné, Alberto Contador has sought to downplay the significance of his 61st place today.
“It was not a good day for me,”... → Read More
Earning Garmin-Sharp contract, Gaimon psyched with chance to race at WorldTour level by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, June 5, 2013 American rider gets reward for good 2013 performances and strong USPRO rideHaving gained the admiration of Jonathan Vaughters with an aggressive ride in the recent USPRO championships, Phil Gaimon’s near miss on a title there has been more than compensated by the news that he has secured a contract with Garmin-Sharp for the... → Read More
Critérium du Dauphiné: Martin dominates time trial, impressive Dennis takes over yellow jersey by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Sky strong while Contador and Valverde struggle against the clockShrugging off the effects of the stomach problems he had earlier in the race, world time trial champion Tony Martin blazed his rainbow jersey around the Parc des Oiseaux course to dominate the Critérium du Dauphiné time trial.
The Omega Pharma Qui... → Read More
O’Grady extends contract but will retire after 2014 Tour de France by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Fourteen months left for Australian pro, wants to set Tour record and help Orica GreenEdge He’s been a professional since 1995, making him one of the oldest riders in the peloton. Now Stuart O’Grady has now named the moment when he is likely to call an end to his career. The 39 year old has extended his current contract with the Orica Gree... → Read More
Raising doubts, McQuaid reacts to news of Cookson’s candidature for UCI President by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, June 4, 2013 Existing UCI head seeks to dent rival’s chances with questioning email Hours after it emerged on Monday that Brian Cookson was intending to stand for the position of UCI president, the man who will be his rival in the UCI elections in Italy in September had already began the process of raising doubts about the British C... → Read More
Alex Dowsett and Beñat Intxausti to headline Saturday’s IG London Nocturne by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, June 4, 2013 Wiggle Honda team lead strongest field yet in women’s race at Smithfield MarketMovistar duo Alex Dowsett and Beñat Intxausti will be the headline riders at the seventh edition of the IG London Nocturne, at Smithfield Market on Saturday evening. Both riders took a victory in the recent Giro d’Italia, with Dowsett taking the stag... → Read More
Critérium du Dauphiné: Boasson Hagen takes stage three after frenetic final kilometres by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, June 4, 2013 Late attack chased down at the end of a largely uneventful dayEdvald Boasson Hagen (Team Sky) sprinted to his biggest victory of the season at the end of the third stage of the 2013 Critérium du Dauphiné, between Ambérieu-en-Bugey and Tarare. The Norwegian champion was carried through the complicated final kil... → Read More
Vini Fantini-Selle Italia withdraws from il Lombardia following Giro d’Italia positives by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, June 4, 2013 Team acting out of “respect” for RCS Sport after “embarrassment” of Di Luca and SantambrogioIn light of the team’s second positive test for EPO in the Giro d’Italia, Vini Fantini-Selle Italia has decided to hand back its wildcard invitation to il Lombardia. The one-day race is the one remaining event to be organised by RCS Sport, the Giro d... → Read More
Cookson says he is running for UCI president in order to restore the sport’s credibility by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, June 4, 2013 “For far too many people our sport is associated with doping, with decisions that are made behind closed doors and with ceaseless conflicts”Confirming yesterday’s media suggestions that he would run for presidency of the UCI, Brian Cookson has today announced his candidacy and explained the reasons why he has decided to oppose the current head of the UCI, Pat McQuaid.
“I am not doing... → Read More
Mixed messages about Vini Fantini future after Santambrogio and Di Luca positive EPO tests by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, June 4, 2013 Scinto says project is over while Citracca pledges it will continueFollowing on from yesterday’s news that Mauro Santambrogio had joined his Vini Fanini team-mate Danilo di Luca in testing positive for EPO, the squad is under serious scrutiny. The future of the setup is uncertain, with greater clarity likely to arri... → Read More
Injuries healed and form improving, Ballan to make racing return this week by Shane Stokes - Monday, June 3, 2013 Italian bounces back from extensive injuries, will ride in the GP Kanton Aargau-Gippingen on ThursdayFormer world champion Alessandro Ballan has said that he is exited about the thoughts of finally returning to competition on Thursday, almost six months after he suffered a bad crash on December 19th.
The Italian fell while descending the Col de ... → Read More
Mauro Santambrogio provisionally suspended for non-negative EPO test by Ben Atkins - Monday, June 3, 2013 Stage 14 winner is second Vini Fantini-Selle Italia rider at the Giro d’ItaliaMauro Santambrogio (Vini Fantini-Selle Italia) has returned an “adverse analytical finding” of EPO in a sample taken during the Giro d’Italia, the International Cycling Union (UCI) has reported. The 28-year-old, who went on to win the 14th stage, pro... → Read More
Brian Cookson to stand against Pat McQuaid in UCI Presidential election by Ben Atkins - Monday, June 3, 2013 British Cycling chief set to announce candidacy tomorrow, says Daily TelegraphBritish Cycling (BC) President Brian Cookson is set to officially announce his candidacy for the Presidency of the International Cycling Union (UCI), the Daily Telegraph reports. The 61-year-old Lancastrian, who has headed BC unpaid since being part ... → Read More
Critérium du Dauphiné: Elia Viviani finally opens his 2013 account with stage two sprint by Ben Atkins - Monday, June 3, 2013 Italian sprinter the fastest of depleted peloton after fast, hilly finaleElia Viviani (Cannondale) finally recorded his first win of the 2013 season as he sprinted to victory in the second stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné, between Châtel and Oyonnax. The 24-year-old Italian was the fastest of a much-depleted peloton, re... → Read More
Becker signs for Wiggle Honda team, says it’s ‘something like a restart’ by VeloNation Press - Monday, June 3, 2013 Squad is increasingly focussed on team time trialSix days after it was announced that she was leaving the Argos Shimano team mid-season, it has been confirmed today that Charlotte Becker has signed for the Wiggle Honda squad and will race there for the rest of the year.
“I must say that I’m rea... → Read More
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