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Michael Rogers fears that the Tour de France is vulnerable to a terrorist attack
Following on from the terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday evening, the Australian rider Michael Rogers (Tinkoff-Saxo) has outlined his fears that bike races are also open to an attack. He told The Sydney Morning Herald that the nature of the sport whereby races take place on open roads leaves it vulnerable. "It's been in the back of my mind, events...
Jan Ullrich – The Best There Never Was
A new book is set to be published next year about Jan Ullrich. The German cyclist won the Tour de France in 1997, and the Vuelta a Espana two years. In 2000, he won the Olympic Road Race and was second in the time-trial. However in 2006, he was fired by his T-Mobile team after being linked to the Operacion...
“I think there is a lack of respect in the peloton between riders” – William Bonnet
Following on from his horrific crash in this year's Tour de France, William Bonnet (FDJ.fr) is still working on his rehabilitation and hopes to be back on the bike in December. He fractured vertebrae and his scaphoid in the crash. The French rider was interviewed on his team's website where he spoke about the repercussions of the crash on the...
A chainsaw, some doves and a green Trabant – Peter Sagan gets married in style (VIDEO)
World Road Race Champion Peter Sagan got married this week to his fiancée Katarina Smolokova in the town of Dolny Kubin in Slovakia, and the ceremony wasn't exactly run-of-the-mill. Katarina arrived at the church in a white vintage Citroen, whilst Sagan rocked up in a green Trabant. Sagan was dressed in a traditional jacket, boots and fur coat. He then proceeded...
Nairo Quintana and Alejandro Valverde outline ambitions for new season
The Movistar Team's new project for 2016 took its first steps forward this week in the Castillo de Gorráiz hotel near Pamplona, Spain, where the telephone squad's 27 riders and its full staff gathered for technical meetings, tests and presentations by some of the Blue squad's main partners. At the end of the events and following a celebration dinner on...
Adrien Niyonshuti extends with Team Dimension Data
Top Rwandan rider Adrien Niyonshuti has renewed his contract with MTN-Qhubeka which will see him ride for the team which will be named Team Dimension Data in 2016. Niyoshuti will start his 8th season with the African outfit next year and is the longest standing team member. It's a recognition for the big part he played in the team's success...
“I’m delighted to stay with An Post” – Jack Wilson signs one-year deal with Irish team
Irish rider, Jack Wilson, has put pen to paper on a new one year deal with An Post Chain Reaction Sean Kelly Team. The talented 22-year old has committed to the Irish outfit for the 2016 season ahead and is joined by fellow Irishman Conor McConvey, who makes a return to the team having previously ridden for three seasons...
Montgomery, Stewart and McConvey amongst new signings for An Post-Chain Reaction
The An Post-Chain Reaction team have announced the bulk of their team line-up for the 2016 season, and will see three Irish riders join Jack Wilson on the team for next year. Connor McConvey returns to the team that he raced for from 2010 to 2012. Joining him will be Irish cyclo-cross champion David Montgomery and Daniel Stewart. Other notable signings...
“The rehabilitation of Kris is going well” – Team provides update on Kris Boeckmans
Kris Boeckmans (Lotto-Soudal) recently posted a photo of himself back on the bike following his horrific crash in the Vuelta a Espana in September. It was his first ride since that crash which left him in a coma. Following on from that 35-minute cycle, he tweeted the message "Such a nice indian summer. Happy to ride my bike again #firsttime...
Team Sky present Lionel Messi with a personalised Pinarello Dogma
Team Sky's Dave Brailsford and Pinarello president Fausto Pinarello have presented Argentinean footballer Lionel Messi with a personalised DOGMA F8 bike and Team Sky jersey. The pair made the trip to FC Barcelona's Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper training facility and met up with the likes of Neymar, Dani Alves and Luis Suarez before Messi was awarded with two gifts. The four-time...
Campbell Flakemore walks away from BMC contract
Australian under-23 Time Trial World Champion Campbell Flakemore has decided to walk away from his WorldTour contract with BMC. The Tasmanian has had a difficult debut season at World Tour level. He crashed out of the Tour Down Under on Stage 2 with a broken collarbone. It was at that time that he started to question his decision to...
Winter Training – how the pros build their form again after the season break
At the beginning of the preseason, Directeur Sportif of the BORA – ARGON 18 team, Enrico Poitschke gives some insights into how the pro riders develop their form after the year’s break. Now after enjoying a bike-free off-time for a few weeks, the riders are all back again in training since early November to build up towards their highlights...
Chris Froome provides more details about the publication of his physiological test results
Chris Froome (Team Sky) has provided more details today on the results and analysis of his physiological testing which is to be published by Esquire magazine on December 3. The analysis of the 2013 and 2015 Tour de France winner is based on his recent testing and that carried out at the World Cycling Centre in 2007. The Briton tweeted the...
Michael O’Loughlin is the latest Irish rider to turn pro as he signs for Team Wiggins
Top Irish junior Michael O'Loughlin has been signed by Team Wiggins, . He joins the British Continental team for the 2016 season alongside Liam Holohan from Madison Genesis. O'Loughlin of the Nicolas Roche Performance Team Magnet.ie has shown great ability against the clock in particular, in his career to-date. Earlier this year, he won the 2nd stage of the Trophée...
ONE Pro Cycling awarded Pro Continental Licence
British team ONE Pro Cycling have been successful with their application for a UCI Pro Continental licence for 2016. Following confirmation from the UCI, the team set up by former England cricketer Matt Prior and Yorkshire businessman Simon Chappell have been granted their licence and will become the first ever Professional Continental team to come out of Britain. CEO...
Slow-mo footage of crash shows the value of a helmet
This footage of a crash at the recent women's race at the Red Hook Crit Milano shows the value of wearing a helmet The video was uploaded to YouTube by Ivano Giovanolla and shows what looks like a touch of wheels between two team mates. Whilst the first rider carries on, the second woman crashes hard, banging her helmet off...