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Cycling Ireland board agrees to back McQuaid’s request for nomination for third term as UCI president by Shane Stokes - Friday, April 12, 2013 Long deliberations eventually lead to agreement within Irish federation After several hours of deliberations, the board of Cycling Ireland has agreed to Pat McQuaid’s request for nomination to what would be a third term as UCI President.He was given the required backing, but on the condition that he accepted certain requ... → Read More
Peter Sagan: “Last year I was third and I remember being left with a bitter taste in my mouth” by Ben Atkins - Friday, April 12, 2013 Slovakian champion confident ahead of Amstel Gold Race after Brabantse Pijl victoryPeter Sagan (Cannondale) was always going to start Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race as one of the riders to watch following his third place in last year’s edition, but his Brabantse Pijl victory on Wednesday has made him even more of a hot favourite for vic... → Read More
Vanendert vying to repeat podium finish in Amstel Gold Race by VeloNation Press - Friday, April 12, 2013 2012 runner up lacks recent racing, but says training sensations are goodSecond last year to Enrico Gasparotto in the Amstel Gold Race, edging out Peter Sagan for the runner-up slot, Jelle Vanendert is gunning for another big result in Sunday’s Classic. However the Lotto Belisol rider admits that he’s not quite sure how h... → Read More
Craig Lewis sidelined due to fractured elbow, Traksel also out of action by VeloNation Press - Friday, April 12, 2013 Champion System riders hit by injuries Craig Lewis is facing a setback to his season, with the American rider facing an undetermined break from racing after crashing and fracturing his right elbow on Wednesday.
The Champion System rider fell on some cobbles during the Brabantse Pijl e... → Read More
UCI presidential elections: McQuaid candidature faces important vote this evening by Cycling Ireland board by Shane Stokes - Friday, April 12, 2013 National federation to decide if it will back Irishman for third term Pat McQuaid’s bid to secure a third term as UCI President may well hinge on this evening’s decision by Cycling Ireland’s board if it will nominate him for the top political role in the sport.
The Irishman has twice been nominated before by the fe... → Read More
Pinotti returning from fractures, will ride next week’s Giro del Trentino by Shane Stokes - Friday, April 12, 2013 Evans to use race to raise his level prior to the Giro d’ItaliaBMC Racing Team rider Marco Pinotti has confirmed that he will return to competition in the Giro del Trentino next week, lining out in the four day, 2.HC ranked event.
Just over two months ago the Italian sustained fractures to two ribs plus his ... → Read More
Video: MTN Qhubeka releases stirring documentary into team’s early success by VeloNation Press - Friday, April 12, 2013 Tirreno Adriatico and Milan-Sanremo races covered in first installment Several weeks after its superb and unexpected victory in Milan-Sanremo, the MTN Qhubeka team has released the first episode of a documentary into the squad.
Over eighteen minutes in length, the video traces the team’s participation in Tirreno-Adr... → Read More
Bozic undergoes operation, will be out for weeks with wrist fracture by VeloNation Press - Friday, April 12, 2013 In form Astana rider crashed in Paris-RoubaixSlovenian national road race champion Borut Bozic had some very promising results this spring, with his solid form earning him second in both the Dwars door Vlaanderen and Gent-Wevelgem, but his momentum has been jarred by a bad crash in Paris-Roubai... → Read More
Gilbert believes he’ll hit peak form just in time for Ardennes Classics by VeloNation Press - Friday, April 12, 2013 World champion ready to battle ‘phenomenon’ SaganHe was mastered by Peter Sagan this week in the Brabantse Pijl race and had to be content with second at the finish, but Philippe Gilbert still believes that his form is coming at just the right time and that he can aim for victory in Sunday’s Amstel... → Read More
Cunego fired up for Amstel Gold Race after 2012 crash on the Cauberg by Shane Stokes - Thursday, April 11, 2013 Italian climber motivated, but unsure how new finish will affect the race outcomeOne year ago Damiano Cunego lost a chance at a high placing in the Amstel Gold Race when he tangled with Lars-Peter Nordhaug (Sky) and hit the deck on the final ascent of the Cauberg.
The Italian was trying to respond to the acceleration of Phili... → Read More
Simon Gerrans “super motivated” ahead of Amstel Gold Race by Ben Atkins - Thursday, April 11, 2013 Orica-GreenEdge’s Pais Vasco team to take on Dutch classicSimon Gerrans has declared himself “super motivated” ahead of Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race as he leads the Orica-GreenEdge team into the Dutch Classic. The former Australian champion finished third in the 2011 edition, behind the seemingly unstoppable P... → Read More
Garmin-Sharp sets out initial racing programme for Alex Rasmussen by Shane Stokes - Thursday, April 11, 2013 Wegelius states initial priority is to ease him back into competitionAfter making his comeback to racing in yesterday’s Brabantse Pijl, Alex Rasmussen has a two week wait before he will race again. His Garmin Sharp team wants to ease the Danish rider back into competition and he will next line out in the GP Industria ... → Read More
Argos Shimano team names pre-selection for first-ever Giro d’Italia by VeloNation Press - Thursday, April 11, 2013 Degenkolb heads thirteen rider shortlist for upcoming Grand TourAs the countdown continues until the May 4th start of the Giro d’Italia, the Argos Shimano team has announced the name of the thirteen riders who are in contention for the final lineup of nine places on the squad for the race.
The selected group ... → Read More
Enrico Gasparotto responds to truck collision: “You never know when bad luck will happen” by Ben Atkins - Thursday, April 11, 2013 Amstel Gold champion almost foretold training accident but should be fit to defend titleEnrico Gasparotto (Astana) has recalled an almost prophetic conversation with his girlfriend last night about the safety of riding on the Italian roads, which almost seemed to foresee his collision with a delivery truck on his training ride today.
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UCI postpones introduction of controversial rule relating to unsanctioned events by VeloNation Press - Thursday, April 11, 2013 USA Cycling president Steve Johnson said strict enforcement ‘will have unintended and undesirable consequences’Reacting to strong protests about the enforcement of Article 1.2.019 of the UCI regulations, namely a rule about licence holders participating in unsanctioned events, the UCI has told announced that it will suspend the rule in question for the remain... → Read More
Thomas Löfkvist out of Ardennes Classics after being hit by a car by Ben Atkins - Thursday, April 11, 2013 Swedish rider to miss the rest of April’s races with a compound finger fractureThomas Löfkvist (IAM Cycling) will miss the upcoming Ardennes Classics due to injury, after having become the latest professional rider to have been hit by a car while out training. The Swedish rider, who would likely have been one of the Swiss team’... → Read More
First cycling positive for GW501516, Rusvelo’s Valery Kaykov provisionally suspended by Shane Stokes - Thursday, April 11, 2013 Black market substance had been subject of WADA warningFollowing a recent WADA warning concerning the substance GW501516, banned under its rules since 2009 and linked to potentially lethal health issues, the first case in cycling has been announced today by the UCI.The governing body has stated that the ... → Read More
Amstel Gold Race director Van Vliet claims changes to route will make race a better one by VeloNation Press - Thursday, April 11, 2013 Former pro says Classic will be more open as a resultLong known for the distinctive finish on the top of the Cauberg, a final ramp to the line which has seen many explosive battles in the final kilometre of the race, this Sunday’s edition of the Amstel Gold Race will see a modified version of that fina... → Read More
Armstrong sells home but says he’ll remain in Austin by VeloNation Press - Thursday, April 11, 2013 Texan facing multiple lawsuitsIt’s not known if the sale is a reflection of the financial pressure he is facing with legal fees and multiple lawsuits, but Lance Armstrong has sold off the house and 1.7 acre estate it is situated on which he bought in 2004.
According to the Ame... → Read More
Philippe Gilbert: "It is always better to win, but we did a great race” by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, April 10, 2013 World champion narrowly beaten in Brabantse Pijl but confident ahead of AmstelPhilippe Gilbert (BMC Racing) could hardly have come closer to taking his second edition of the Brabantse Pijl today, as Peter Sagan (Cannondale) denied him his first victory in the rainbow jersey. The Slovakian champion was the strongest in the race... → Read More
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