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“The UCI makes so many mistakes” Niki Terpstra speaks out
In an interview with Dutch newspaper, Algemeen Dagblad, Niki Terpstra has spoken of his frustrations with certain aspects of the way cycling is run. He was asked as to whether he thought Astana shoud have been awarded a World Tour licence and said: "I do not agree, but I don't want to worry about it. It only costs energy and...
Will Nibali also tackle the Giro in 2015?
Vincenzo Nibali is aiming for a second Tour de France win this year, but hasn't ruled out also trying to win the Giro d'Italia. The Italian has spoken to La Gazzetta dello Sport and said "The door is not completely closed, although my sights are focused on the Tour." Nibali also hopes to have better preparation in advance of the season,...
Is this Britain’s worst bike path?
A new bike path has opened in Bristol which is a contender for Britain's worst. The path sees cyclists having to dodge trees and lampposts every few metres. The path has been painted onto the pavement to allow cyclists to travel in the direction of oncoming traffic. A Bristol City Council spokesperson told The Bristol Post: “The cycle lines in Nelson...
New An Post Chain Reaction jersey
In addition to launching their new website, the An Post Chain Reaction team have also shown on the site what will presumably be their new jersey for the 2015 season. It has less black than last year's with more white. It still retains it's distinctive green which helps to make the riders stand out on TV.
An Post Chain Reaction launch new website
The An Post Chain Reaction team have launched their new website this morning and you can check it out here. http://www.anpostchainreaction.com/en/home-1.htm
“Where can you go when your team does not pay your salary?” Johnny Hoogerland
Johnny Hoogerland has insinuated that he is yet to receive his full salary from his Androni Giocattoli team as the Dutchman tweeted the following message today to the UCI President Brian Cookson "Where can you go as a rider when your team does not pay your salary?" The 31 year-old joins the new Dutch Pro Continental squad Team Roompot...
The Grand Hotel Doping opens
Former Slovenian professional, Tadej Valjavec, has opened a hotel, the Villa Triglav, which has been dubbed by the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, The Grand Hotel Doping. The reason they have given the hotel this name is not only because Valjavec has customised the rooms to replicate the atmospheric conditions at 4,000 metres of altitude, but also due to his links...
Felix English and David McCarthy to line up in Mitchelton Bay Cycling Classic
Both Felix English and David McCarthy will start for their JLT Condor team in the Mitchelton Bay Cycling Classic starting on Friday, which consists of a series of four criteriums. English will compete in the Elite races, whilst McCarthy is entered in the support races. English also took part in the race series last year, and came close to victory...
Highlights of Diegem Superprestige won by Marianne Vos. Francine Meehan also competing.
The latest round of the Superprestige series took place at Diegem yesterday, and the race was a great battle between Marianne Vos (Rabo Liv), Pauline Ferrand Prévot (Rabo Liv) and Kateřina Nash (Luna Pro). The slippiness of the track added to the spectacle with a number of crashes taking place including a nasty crash for Nash into the barriers....
One third of Team Sky cyclists suffer from some form of asthma study reveals
One third of Team Sky cyclists suffer from some form of asthma, according to a study conducted by John Dickinson of Kent University. Dickinson, a world expert on asthma in sport, also tested all 33 UK-based swimmers from the British Swimming squad and found that 70% have some form of asthma. This is compared to a a national asthma rate...
Is Joaquim Rodríguez also going to try and break the Hour Record?
A press release was issued today by the Katusha team stating that their rider Joaquim Rodríguez was also going to attempt to break the World Hour record in 2015. February 26th was stated as the date when the diminutive climber would join an ever growing list of riders trying to break the record. The rider is not known for...
Stephen Roche Big Interview Part II
In Part II of his interview with inCycle TV, Stephen Roche talks about the future of Irish cycling, and feels that younger cyclists coming through can go on to bigger and better things than the current crop of Irish professionals. Roche says, "The new riders coming up can look to Dan, Nicolas, Bennett and Deignan and say "those guys are...
Sven Nys returns to action in Diegem
After some below par performances recently, Sven Nys (Crelan-AA Drink Team) returns to action today in the sixth round of the Superprestige series in Diegem. Nys didn't start in either the recent Zolder or Namur rounds of the World Cup due to lacklustre form. However, Nys has been unable to establish the reason behind his poor form. Speaking to Sporza.be,...
“I never, ever had any doping cases on my team” Oleg Tinkov
Oleg Tinkov has recently been interviewed by Bloomberg TV, and discusses amongst other things, Vladimir Putin, Barack Obama and cycling. When asked as to whether his team is clean, Tinkov responds, "I never, ever had any doping cases on my team. None, zero, nil." This is said despite Michael Rogers having tested positive last year. Rogers tested positive after winning the...
Danny MacAskill in Rotterdam – Video
Danny MacAskill has been filming on the streets of Rotterdam using a GoPro, and the camera provides a good insight into what it must be like from MacAskill's perspective.
Reminder – The Big Start – Northern Ireland’s Giro Journey
Just a reminder that The Big Start - Northern Ireland's Giro journey is being shown on St. Stephen's Day on BBC2 at 17:25. Gavin Andrews looks back at the Giro d'Italia's visit to Northern Ireland in May 20114. With contributions from Irish pro riders Nicolas Roche, Dan Martin and Philip Deignan, reflections from locals involved in the smooth running of...