After speculation surrounding the alleged plans of Team Sky to recruit big-name British rider such as Bradley Wiggins, David Millar and Geraint Thomas, Great Britain cycling chief executive Ian Drake has spoken about British amibitions to win the Tour de France within the next five years. Team Sky won’t make its Tour debut until next year, although there’s been plenty of talk about the ability of Dave Brailsford’s squad to make the cut in the biggest race on the calendar
Last Sunday’s Dutch national championship road race wasn’t the most enjoyable experience for Silence-Lotto’s Thomas Dekker, with rotten eggs the possible cause of a gastric upset. Sporza reports that Dekker was vomiting during the race, although the Silence-Lotto team declared on its website that the Dutchman had recovered and his participation at the Tour de France has not been jeopardised. “The reason is probably that he has eaten less-than-fresh eggs,” the statement read
It’s only fitting that at 50 years of age French cycling legend Jeannie Longo-Ciprelli will line up in the silver anniversary of America’s Fitchburg Longsjo Classic.
Christian Pfannberger’s B sample has tested positive for blood booster Erythropoietin (EPO), the Austrian national anti-doping agency announced today. He faces a hearing which could result in a lifetime ban. Pfannberger tested positive for Erythropoietin in an out-of-competition doping control in March and he subsequently requested that the B sample also be tested. Team Katusha suspended Pfannberger after the International Cycling Union (UCI) announced the positive result at the beginning May. A …
A first Irish road race championship followed by confirmation that he’d be riding the Tour de France have made the last 24 hours very memorable for Ag2r La Mondiale rider Nicolas Roche. The 24-year-old Irish professional told Cyclingnews that these latest developments have given him added motivation and he’s certainly looking forward to chasing team and personal ambitions in the three-week race. “I am happy, very pleased to go,” he said on Monday morning. “This period has been really …
Scott Time Trial bikes are known for their smooth handling and balanced, lightweight frames. The Scott Plasma 20 certainly holds up this stereotype, delivering a well-rounded and good quality ride. A drop down from the top-of-the-line Plasma Ltd (which will set you back about $12,000), riders will be pleased to learn that the Plasma 20 [...]
The Primavera is an entry-level offering from one of the most famous brands in the history of cycling, Colnago. Selling at a comparatively low price of about $1600, the Primavera offers a well balanced ride but without some of the finesse and attributes of a more expensive ride. There is no doubt that the long [...]
The obvious heir to Shimano’s very popular SH-R215 line, the SH-R220 improves on that quality design and adds a couple of touches of excellence. This is a custom-fit shoe, meaning you get in touch with the good folks at Shimano to tee up the details of your feet, and are sent your ready-to-ride shoes a [...]
For a top-of-the-line groupset it is very hard to go past the SRAM Red gruppo, which is establishing itself as a favourite of professional road cyclists. A significant upgrade on the Force set, Red allows you to trim the front derailleur while in the big ring. The ceramic bearings in the bottom bracket and the [...]
The latest in high-end cycling comfort, Giordana Carbon gloves use Ametista fabric to protect and regulate the temperature in your hands. Ametista is a lightweight material that is terrific at wicking moisture and stretches in every direction in order to find an excellent fit with your hand shape. In order to increase the breathability factor [...]
