The Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant has reported that doping was tolerated at the Rabobank team from 1996 to 2007.  Following an investigation, they found that in some cases it was even organized by the medical staff.  Former cyclists, team employees and staff were interviewed. Theo deRooy was general manager of […]

The Boulder Indoor Velodrome which opened in 2009 closed on Monday.  The difficult economy and the warm weather contributed to the closure. With so much warm weather, most cyclists were riding outdoors.  They had a good base of indoor cyclists but not enough to continue operating. A group of local […]

Fränk Schleck will start next Saturday in the Tour of Italy (May 5-27). The number three finisher in last year’s Tour de France will lead the nine-man squad during the three weeks through Denmark and Italy.  Schleck, initially not slated to ride the race, replaces Jakob Fuglsang, suffering from an […]

By Trixi Worrack It’s 8.30 am we are having breakfast at this interesting place here in Czech republic. What to expect for breakfast today? Looking at the table there is this wrapped plate, everyone so exited what’s underneath, best thing by far here these days, homemade blueberry pancakes from our […]

With the final time trial looming at the Tour de Romandie, BMC Racing Team’s Cadel Evans sprinted to eighth place Saturday after teammate Tejay van Garderen was knocked out of the race by a flying tree branch. Unusual Incident Van Garderen was struck in the face by the wayward branch […]

Jakob Fuglsang didn’t take the start in the 3rd stage of the Tour de Romandie because of an inflammation of the articular capsule and ligament of the left knee. The team management and medical staff have decided to take the Danish rider off the team’s roster for the Giro d’Italia. […]

Pedal The Plains is a one-of-a-kind cycling event celebrating the agricultural roots and frontier heritage of the Colorado’s Eastern Plains. This event is a ride designed for riders of all speeds and sizes. The three-day ride, scheduled for Sept. 21 – 23, will showcase the host communities of Yuma, Wray, […]

Ellen Van Dijk, Clara Hughes and Ina-Yoko Teutenberg placed 1st, 3rd and 4th respectively at the Borsele Time Trial in The Netherlands on Friday evening. Van Dijk took a minute out of her minute-woman Marianne Vos for a spectacular victory. Green Edge’s Linda Villumsen took second place. “It’s really nice […]