The 22 Teams for this year’s Tour de France have been announced. AG2r-La Mondiale, Astana, Bbox Bouygues Telecom, Caisse d’épargne, Cofidis, HTC-Columbia, Euskaltel, Française des Jeux, Footon-Servetto, Lampre, Liquigas, Milram, Omega-pharma Lotto, Quick Step, Rabobank, Saxo bank, RadioShack, Team Sky, Katusha, Garmin-Transitions, Cervélo Test Team, BMC. There are expected to […]
Other News
American Mountain Bike Series
2010 American Mountain Bike Challenge announced – Series features 21 events in 16 states 01.25.10 Colorado Springs, CO USA Cycling announced today the dates and venues for its 2010 American Mountain Bike Challenge. AMBC events will serve as qualifiers for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships July 15-18 in […]
2011 Tour de France
The Tour de France has announced the depart for the 2011 race. It will start about 150 meters off the continent near Noirmoutier on July 2. Ile Noirmoutier was the start of the 2005 race. They will finish with a climb on Mont des Alouettes near Les Herbiers. Stage 2 […]
Cycling Accidents
Matthias Kessler of Germany was seriously injured in a training accident and is in the hospital. Also injured was Colombian climber Mauricio Soler Hernandez while he was training in Colombia. He’s expected to be okay.
2012 Giro
The director of the Giro d’Italia, Angelo Zomegnan, has been in talks with the mayor of Washington DC about a possible 2012 start of the race there. If it happens, the prologue and stage 1 would be there. DC Mayor Fenty is an avid cyclist and talks are ongoing, according […]
Greg LeMond vs Trek
Favorable Summary Judgment Order for LeMond Suit Against Trek 12.07.09 Minneapolis, MN In a filing dated December 4, 2009, U.S. District Judge Richard H. Kyle issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order siding with LeMond Cycling, Inc. on several claims in connection with the company’s ongoing litigation with Trek Bicycle Corporation […]
Cycling This Week December 10, 2009
Lance Armstrong announced he will race two more years with his new Radio Shack team, through the 2011 season. He’s hoping to win his 8th Tour de France this coming July. He commented that Alberto Contador is incredibly talented and a formidable opponent. Contador will be joined by Oscar Pereiro […]
Paolo Bettini
Paolo Bettini has been accused by Italian police of hiding 11 million euros in Monaco. He has supposedly made Monaco his residence but continues to live in Italy. An investigation is ongoing. In other news, Alberto Contador has decided to stay with Astana for the coming year.
Team Radio Shack 2010
Team Radio Shack has announced its roster for 2010. Johan Bruyneel commented that it’s a well balanced team which will include both experienced riders as well as some new riders. Riders: Lance Armstrong (USA), Fumiyuki Beppu (JAP), Sam Bewley (NZL), Jani Brajkovic (SLO), Matthew Busche (USA), Ben Hermans (BEL), Chris […]
November 4 2009 News
Cadel Evans to race for BMC in 2010. Lance determined to win Tour de France in 2010. Giro d’Italia considering race start in Washington DC with some stage races in New York or Philadelphia. It wasn’t announced when this complicated arrangement might be. New doping scandal in Spain may involve […]
