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Cyclist wanted by police given away by his “amazing handlebar moustache” (VIDEO)
A cyclist in the U.S. who was wanted in connection with an altercation last year with a female motorist was arrested by San Francisco Police bicycle cops who recognised his moustache from the video of the clash posted to YouTube. Ian Hespelt pleaded guilty last week to charges of felony assault and vandalism in connection with the incident during a...
Jonathan Vaughters talks about Cannondale-Drapac’s Tour de France team selection
In advance of the Tour de France start later today, team boss of Cannondale-Drapac Jonathan Vaughters has given his thoughts on each of the riders on his team and what they're capable of. SEBASTIAN LANGEVELD "Sebas is the road captain. Highly intelligent and always aware of the race situation, wind direction, roads coming up, and clairvoyant as to what will come....
British and Irish Professional Cyclists’ Association (BIPCA) launched
A new union representing all professional British and Irish road cyclists at the UCI World Tour and Pro Continental levels has been launched. The British and Irish Professional Cyclists’ Association (BIPCA) includes Chris Froome, Dan Martin and Mark Cavendish amongst its 34 members. Ben Greetham will serve as chairman with Dimension Data for Qhubeka rider Matt Brammeier serving as Secretary-Treasurer. According...
Team Sky said to be interested in signing Steven Kruijswijk
It has been reported in Het Nieuwsblad that Team Sky are interested in signing Dutch rider Steven Kruijswijk, stating that his agent is in talks with the British team. The 29 year-old currently rides with LottoNL-Jumbo but his contract is up at the end of the year. Kruijswijk came close to a surprise result in May of this year when it...
Irish Riders Set for World Stage in Czech Republic at MTB Worlds
Ireland has a three person team entered in the UCI 2016 Mountain Bike Cross Country World Championships which take place in the Czech Republic this weekend, from the 30th June to the 3rd July. The world’s best off road riders will battle it out for the rainbow stripes on the fast, technical and powder dry course in Nové Mesto...
Adrien Niyonshuti to represent Rwanda at Rio Olympics
Rwandan Cycling Federation President Aimable has announced that the country's Olympic Road Race spot will be given to Adrien Niyonshuti, their most successful and high profile rider to date. Bayingana confirmed the news yesterday in an interview with The New Times newspaper. This will be Niyonshuti's second Olympic appearance having represented his country at mountain biking at London 2012. This...
Could Dave Brailsford become the next England football manager?
According to a Sky Sports reporter, General Manager of Team Sky Dave Brailsford has been approached about the vacant England football manager's position. Orla Chennaoui posted the following tweet earlier today suggesting that the Team Sky boss has been approached regarding the job: "Sir Dave Brailsford all but admitted to me been approached about the England job. No more comment....
Orica-GreenEDGE becomes Orica-BikeExchange in advance of Tour de France
ORICA-GreenEDGE have announced BikeExchange as a new naming rights sponsor on the eve of the Tour de France with the outfit adopting a new name – ORICA-BikeExchange – and new look for the biggest race of the year. “We are thrilled to welcome BikeExchange onboard as a major, naming rights partner for our team,” team owner and creator Gerry Ryan...
Are Peter Sagan and Rafal Majka on their way to Bora-Hansgrohe in 2017?
With Oleg Tinkov withdrawing his sponsorship of the Tinkoff team at the end of the season, there has been a lot of speculation as to where Peter Sagan would ride in 2017. Amongst the teams linked with the Slovakian rider have been Etixx-Quick Step and Astana According to Het Nieuwsblad, the World Champion now looks to be moving to the...
No Tour de France for Nacer Bouhanni after suffering hand injury in hotel fight
Nacer Bouhanni will not line up in the Tour de France this year after suffering an injury to his right hand last weekend. The Cofidis rider needed four stitches in his hand after an altercation on Saturday night with some guests in the hotel he was staying in. His injuries forced him to withdraw from the French Road Race...
Team Giant-Alpecin unveil special-edition kit for the Tour de France
Team Giant-Alpecin have unveiled a special-edition kit that will be worn by its riders in the 103rd edition of the Tour de France. The white “July kit” has been developed by Etxeondo and the team has kept its recognisable design, with two dominant “Keep Challenging” stripes on the jersey. CEO Iwan Spekenbrink said: “We are proud to present our...
Peter Sagan and Alberto Contador lead Tinkoff’s Tour de France line-up
The 103rd edition of the Tour de France starts in Mont-Saint-Michel this Saturday and having won the race on two occasions, Alberto Contador will lead the Tinkoff team, while Peter Sagan, who has won the points jersey every year since 2012, will be looking to take stage wins. "This will be a very important Tour de France for all of...
Unusual encounter for Chris Froome on the Col de la Madone (VIDEO)
Chris Froome (Team Sky) had a bit of a strange encounter on the Col de la Madone in the South of France on one of his last training rides before the start of the Tour de France this weekend. The Briton posted a video on Twitter of some random guy playing his drum kit on top of the climb with...
Dreams, tactics and revelations of pro riders in the Tour de France (VIDEO)
In advance of the Tour de France, Tacx have produced a video entitled 'Dreams, tactics and revelations of pro riders in the Tour de France'. The film features many of the big names from the race including Vincenzo Nibali, Fabio Aru, Peter Sagan, Alberto Contador, Bryan Coquard, Silvain Chavanel, Robert Gesink and Nacer Bouhanni. The riders explain why the race is...
Tour de Yorkshire boosts economy by £60 million
The organisers of the 2016 Tour de Yorkshire have revealed that independent research has shown that the race boosted the economy by nearly £60 Million. The race weekend from April 29 to May 1, saw more than two million spectators line the route and spend 20% more than last year – smashing targets. Accommodation spend was up 27.8% year on year,...
Canadian Championships won by the only rider to stay upright on final corner (VIDEO)
The Canadian National Road Race Championships took place in Ottawa yesterday and victory went to the only rider who managed to stay upright on the final corner. Bruno Langlois (Garneau - Québecor) was one of four riders who were clear on the final lap of the 180-kilometre race and going into the final corner with 280 metres left, Langlois sat...