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Matt Brammeier steps up to World Tour level with Dimension Data
The UCI announced earlier today that the Afircan team MTN-Qhubeka, which will race as Team Dimension Data in 2016, has received a World Tour license for the 2016 season. It's recognition for the very successful 2015 season for the team. Amongst the victories they took were stages of the Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana, and overall in the...
“Now everything is heading in the right direction” – Tom Boonen speaks about his return
In advance of the Boonen and Friends Charity Cyclocross which takes place on November 28th, Tom Boonen (Etixx-Quick Step) has spoken at the event's press conference about his return to training following his crash in the Abu Dhabi Tour. The former World Champion crashed on the second stage of the inaugural edition of the race, fracturing his left temporal bone....
Nicolas Roche returns to training after nasty spider bite
Team Sky rider Nicolas Roche has returned to training today after being bitten by a spider last week in Australia. The Vuelta stage winner has been training on the Gold Coast in Queensland in recent weeks following on from his honeymoon and was forced off the bike for four days due to the bite. He posted a photo of the bite...
Alberto Contador may ditch ‘pistolero’ celebration following Paris attacks
Following on from the terrorist attacks in Paris, multiple Grand Tour winner Alberto Contador has said that he may ditch his trademark 'pistol shot' celebration if he feels that it upsets fans. Contador earned the nickname "El Pistolero" a number of years ago for his ritual of celebrating wins by simulating the firing of a pistol. The Tinkoff-Saxo rider told The...
Chris Froome posts a photo of a pretty decent training group
Tour de France winner Chris Froome (Team Sky) posted a photo on Twitter this morning from a training ride with the message "We were all out this morning 👊 #offseasontraining" Amongst the other cyclists in the photo are Froome's team-mate Geraint Thomas and Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing) with Fabian Cancellara (Trek Factory Racing) sitting towards the back. There are...
Team Novo Nordisk meets Pope Francis to mark World Diabetes Day
Team Novo Nordisk, the world’s first all-diabetes professional cycling team, recently met with Pope Francis to mark the occasion of World Diabetes Day (November 14), The team met the Pope at a General Hearing the Pontiff holds each week at the Vatican. The team was represented by CEO & Co-Founder Phil Southerland, Senior Vice President of Athletics Vassili Davidenko and...
Sean Yates’ son Jesse, Dylan O’Brien and Dylan Foley sign for Hennebont Cyclisme
The team manager of Hennebont Cyclisme - Cédric Le Ny - has announced three signings for the 2016 season, the two Irish riders Dylan Foley and Dylan O'Brien, as well as English rider Jesse Yates. Hennebont Cyclisme, based in Brittany, will act as a feeder team to the new UCI Continental team Dynamo Cover Pro Cycling. The team race at...
Adam Hansen spends his off-season hiking in the Himalayas
As many riders took advantage of the off-season to chill for a few weeks, Australian rider who holds the record holder for completing most consecutive Grand Tours decided to go hiking in Nepal. "The past twelve days I was in Nepal," he said on the team's website. "I did some long hiking tours from four to eight hours a day....
Which Team Sky rider raced the equivalent distance as London to Darwin this year?
Team Sky have produced an interesting infographic showing various stats and achievements from their 2015 season. Richie Porte was the team's most successful rider this season in terms of number of wins as he recorded 9 victories, which was one ahead of sprinter Elia Viviani and two more than Chris Froome. The rider who raced most days was Geraint Thomas with...
Race error causes split peloton to crash head on at sprint finish (VIDEO)
The accident happened on the final sprint of Stage 4 of the Colorful Yunnan Gryffindor International Cycling Race in China on the 12th of November and left seventeen cyclists being rushed to hospital. Reports suggest the lead motor took a wrong turn before the finish bringing the riders past the finish line which meant the riders approached the finish...
“It’s really good to have a second pro team in Ireland” – Stephen Roche speaks about Team Dynamo Cover Pro Cycling
Stephen Roche has spoken to Be Celt about his involvement with new UCI Continental team - Team Dynamo Cover Pro Cycling which will be based in Brittany. Roche along with other former pros Joel Pelier and Bruno Cornillet will be providing support and advice to the team which will be based in Baud, near Loreint. Roche was asked why...
Roger Hammond to join Team Dimension Data as Sports Director
Following on from the recent announcement of various rider and staff additions to Team Dimension Data for 2016 including Rolf Aldag and Mark Cavendish, the African team have today announced that Roger Hammond will also join their management staff for the upcoming season. Hammond will take on the role of Sport Director. He joins the team after serving as...
Rabobank to cease sponsorship of Development Team at the end of 2016
Rabobank will cease sponsorship of their UCI Continental development team at the end of 2016. The news was announced by Marcel Wintels, president of the KNWU, at the Autumn conference of the Dutch federation. Rabobank discontinued their sponsorship of their World Tour team at the end of 2012. In a statement at the time, Rabobank said that doping was so...
2014 Rás na mBan winner Tayler Wiles signs for ORICA-AIS
Australian team ORICA-AIS have announced the signing of 2014 Rás na mBan winner, Tayler Wiles. The American rode for Velocio-SRAM this year, and she flies to Australia today to join her new team for their official camp ahead of her fourth professional season. The 26-year-old had a great season this year, as she took victories in the Tour of New...
Ryan Reilly becomes the latest Irish rider to sign for Dynamo Pro Cycling Cover
Nineteen year-old Irish rider Ryan Reilly, a native of Derry, has signed his first professional contract with the Irish team Dynamo Pro Cycling Cover. Reilly has already gained significant experience in France, having raced with the Amicale Cycliste Bisontine team this season. He will join his new team at the end of March, after his university course is completed...
Nicolas Roche talks about the ‘Ride of his Life’
Team Sky have recently published a series of articles entitled 'Ride Of My Life' where they've asked various riders on their team to discuss their most memorable day on a bike. They asked Nicolas Roche to select his day on the bike that was most memorable and the Irishman chose Stage 3 of the 2011 Tour of Beijing. It was...