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.
Other News
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 […]
Astana 2010
Team Astana has thus far failed to secure a Pro Tour license for 2010. The UCI along with Ernst and Young, has determined that Astana must secure by the required date of November 20 its finance guarantees, a budget, sponsor contracts, and the minimum 12 riders. If that is not […]
2010 Tour de France Route Unveiled
The 2010 Tour de France route was unveiled in Paris this week. The race starts in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on July 3 with a prologue. Then the race will head over some cobblestones into Brussels, Belgium before crossing back into France. The race will make its way through the north […]
We Knew It Couldn’t Last
A French press report says that a preliminary inquest has been opened following the discovery of suspect medical products during the Tour de France. The products include hundreds of syringes and infusions. No particular team has been targeted but of course L’Equipe is accusing Astana. The AFLD found no banned […]
