Greg LeMond’s offer to take over the UCI so he could lead the sport out of the current crisis has been met with resistance. Current UCI president Pat McQuaid has labeled it a publicity stunt. He said LeMond knows nothing about running elite cycling and anti-doping programs. “It is […]
Other News
New Bianchi Café & Cycles opened in Tokyo
A new Bianchi Café & Cycles has been opened in Jiyugaoka, the fashion shopping area of Tokyo, Japan. Founder and CEO of the Grimaldi Industri and Bianchi chairman Salvatore Grimaldi attended the reception party on December 4th and welcomed Swedish Ambassador, Mr. Lars Vargo and his wife. The new store […]
2012 Leopard Trek Wrap Up
After an unexpectedly successful 2012 season, Leopard Trek is looking ahead with ambition and lots of enthusiasm. The development team saw 4 riders go to World Tour and Pro Continental teams and welcomes 7 new, mostly U23 riders. Team Director Adriano Baffi: “This project is absolutely beautiful. One year ago, […]
Maybe Colorado National Monument for Pro Cycling Challenge?
The Park Service may reverse its previous stand on not allowing the Pro Cycling Challenge to race through the park. They are planning to reach out for local input on whether the race and other events could be held there. It would be a first the Park Service in […]
World Tour License for Team Argos-Shimano
The International Cycling Union (UCI) announced today that Team Argos-Shimano has been granted a World Tour licence. The team has satisfied sporting, ethical, financial and administrative criteria to achieve this, and will hold the licence for the next four years, thereby assuring it of participation in all competitions at the […]
Champion System Adds More National Champions
Hong Kong, SAR – The Champion System Pro Cycling Team will count five reigning national champions among its 2013 roster, including new signees Irish road champion Matt Brammeier, South Korean road champion Chan Jae Jang and Japanese time trial champion Ryota Nishizono. WorldTour veteran Gregor Gazvoda will also become part […]
USA Cycling announces 2013 Pro Mountain Bike Cross-Country Tour
USA Cycling announced the 2013 edition of the USA Cycling Pro Mountain Bike Cross-Country Tour (Pro XCT). In its fifth year, the Pro XCT will feature nine events at which world-class athletes will race for Pro XCT ranking points and prize purses. Mountain bike season will unofficially kick off in […]
New BMC Development Team Will Focus On Learning
Improving performance and preparing riders for the ProTour is the goal of the new BMC Development Team that will compete in Europe and the United States, Directeur Sportif and Team Manager Rik Verbrugghe announced Monday. Exciting PossibilitiesVerbrugghe, a 13-year professional who has been an assistant director for the BMC Racing […]
Between tests and asado, Colombia teaming up
There is a great atmosphere in Zipaquirà, 50 km North of Colombian capital city Bogotà, where Team Colombia has gathered since December 5th for the first training camp of the 2013 season. The 17 team riders (Leonardo Duque remained in France to stay with his wife and new-born son Eduardo) […]
Moro and Teocchi Took Win
Moro and Teocchi took win and go on leading Giro d’Italia CX after fifth round Team TX Active-Bianchi’s Katia Moro and Chiara Teocchi clinched victory at Giro d’Italia Cross’ fifth round in Silvelle di Trebaseleghe (Padua) on Sunday, December 9th. Chiara Teocchi on Bianchi Cavaria Carbon celebrated an outstanding solo […]