JAN ULLRICH FOUND GUILTY OF AN ANTI-DOPING RULE VIOLATION BY THE CAS Lausanne, 9 February 2012 – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rendered its decision in the arbitration between the UCI and the German cyclist Jan Ullrich & Swiss Olympic. The CAS has partially upheld the appeal […]
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Sad Day for Contador and Cycling
TAS (Tribunal Arbital du Sport) has suspended Alberto Contador for two years and stripped his 2010 Tour de France win and his 2011 Giro d’Italia second place win because of an infintesimal amount of clenbuterol that was found. Andy Schleck has been awarded the 2010 Tour win. He’s been given […]
The Story Behind Dropping the Case Against Lance
In an interview with NY Times columnist Selena Roberts, known for harsh articles against Lance, she was quoted as saying it was a case about fraud against the federal government, not about doping and that it was always going to be a difficult case. “…it’s not easy for the feds […]
NO Charges for Lance!
US Federal prosecutors have abandoned their pursuit of Lance Armstrong after two years of inquiries. Armstrong’s lawyer Mark Fabriani was quoted as saying “This is great news.” Now Lance can sleep at night!
Gran Premio Costa degli Etruschi Rerouted
On Saturday, February 4 the LEOPARD TREK continental team will make its first appearance on the roads of Tuscany at the Gran Premio Costa degli Etruschi. The remodelled route for the GP Costa degli Etruschi, the opening race on the Italian calendar, was originally 195 kilometres long and allowed for […]
Paris-Nice Returns to Col d’Eze
For the first time since 1990, Paris-Nice race, March 4-11, will climb the Col d’Eze above Nice for the final time trial when Miguel Indurain won the race. Race Director Christian Prudhomme says there will something for everyone in this year’s race. March 4: Stage 1: Dampierre-en-Yvelines – Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse 9,4 […]
WORRACK WINS 1ST STAGE OF 2012 FOR LULULEMON
February 2nd, 2012, Doha, Qatar- Trixi Worrack took the first UCI stage win of 2012 for Specialized-lululemon on Thursday, winning the second stage of Tour of Qatar from a two person break. Worrack, who also made the break of the day on Wednesday in stage one, was able to make […]
Etoile des Besseges
Marcel Kittel claimed the first victory for Project 1t4i. The sprinter edged victory in the second stage of the French race Etoile des Besseges ahead of Belgian Kris Boeckmans and stage one winner Nacer Bouhanni. The second stage was difficult due to severe winter weather that hit southern France. Snow […]
BMC Racing Opening Schedule 2012
BMC Racing Team On Two Continents Sunday The BMC Racing Team opens its European racing campaign Sunday at the Trofeo Palma de Mallorca while also competing in the Middle East at the Tour of Qatar. Evans Begins SeasonMallorca will mark the season debut of defending Tour de France champion Cadel […]
Contador Decision February 6
The Tribunal Arbital du Sport will announce its decision on Alberto Contador on February 6 at 2pm. His Tour de France 2010 win is in jeopardy as well as his future.