Finally, Bernard Hinault has publicly commented on the Lance Armstrong saga and doping in cycling while in Australia for the Tour Down Under. Hinault won the Tour de France 5 times. He said “Lance Armstrong is not the first (cyclist) to have hurt cycling. We must fight against this problem. […]
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Europeans React to Armstrong Interview
There have been varying coments in Europe in reaction to the Lance Armstrong-Oprah Winfrey interview. Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee has said that it’s a sad story. But he said one needs to look at it as an opportunity, a turning point for a new spirit in […]
Astana at 2013 Tour de San Luis
Astana Pro Team kicked off its 2013 season on Monday in Argentina at the Tour de San Luis, racing 164km from San Luis to Villa Mercedes. All riders finished safely in the main bunch after a fast and windy stage won by former World Champion Mark Cavendish of the UK […]
2013 Tour de San Luis
Stage 2: Sacha Modolo cheated Mark Cavendish The 171.4 km long stage of the Argentinean race, the Tour de San Luis, started in Tilisarao and ended in Terrazas del Portezuelo. There was one categorized climb which was located on the first third of the route, and therefore was another bunch […]
Giro del Trentino Discovering Sega di Ala
Unknown “Velvet” Endpoint A new exciting climb is set to refresh the undisputable prestige of the 37th Giro del Trentino. The Italian stage race (April 16th-19th, 2013) announced the uphill finish where the 2013 overall winner is likely to be appointed, on April 19th. After last year’s resounding success achieved […]
Santos Tour Down Under, Stage 3: Gilbert Third
BMC Racing Team’s Philippe Gilbert chased valiantly in the uphill dash to the line Thursday at the Santos Tour Down Under but the reigning world road champion could not catch Stage 3 winner Tom-Jelte Slagter (Blanco) and runner-up Matthew Goss (Orica-GreenEDGE). Help From SantaromitaAfter Slagter attacked in the final kilometer, […]
Team Argos-Shimano: Addressing the culture and changing it
Last autumn competitive cycling came under great pressure after the USADA report’s revelations. Team Argos-Shimano felt that this pressure created the right momentum for all stakeholders to realise the necessity for a change in culture. The team asked Rudi Kemna, who in his career as cyclist had experienced this culture, […]
Team Colombia to Challenge the clock on Wilier Twinblade
While Team Colombia’s riders are enjoying their first rides on new 2013 Wilier Triestina Zero7 bikes it is now time to unveil the new, exclusive model time trial model. Claudio Corti’s Escarabajos will show the unique Wilier Triestina Twinblade in 2013 time trials. The colors of the Colombian flag can’t […]
Cycling Doping History Story Part 2
Champion System Team Training Camp Deemed A Success
Volume and intensity were the focus of the Champion System Pro Cycling Team during two weeks of training in Southern California. The 22 riders on the roster enjoyed mild January conditions as they built-up preseason mileage and broke in their new Fuji racing bikes during four-to-seven-hour training rides around Agoura […]