9 posts tagged “2009”
Probe launched over suspicious items seized at Tour de France
Looks like the 2009 Tour de France might not have been clean, after all. A preliminary probe has reportedly been launched after suspicious items, including syringes and transfusion equipment, were seized during the race. More
Cobblestones and windy stretches to test 2010 Tour de France riders
Participants in the 2010 Tour de France will apparently have to endure treacherous cobblestones and blustery North Sea winds before the mountain stages. More
Frenchman Flahaut wins Belgium's Putte-Kapellen
France's Denis Flahaut won the Putte-Kapellen race in Belgium. More
British cyclist Jonathan Bellis out of coma
British rider Jonathan Bellis (Saxo Bank) has reportedly been brought out of his medically-induced coma and "remains heavily medicated". More
Adelaide to spend A$5.7 on upgrading bikeways
The Australian city of Adelaide is apparently planning to spend A$5.7 million on upgrading bikeways. More
Gesink takes centenary edition of Giro dell'Emilia
Robert Gesink (Rabobank) took the centenary edition of the 198.2km Giro dell'Emilia in northern Italy. More
Korean president's bike fetches $266 at auction
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak’s bicycle reportedly fetched 310,000 won ($266) at a flea market auction in Seoul's Olympic Park on Saturday. More
Kohl says former Gerosteiner was doping mastermind
Suspended Austrian racer Bernhard Kohl has reportedly accused the doctor of his former Gerolsteiner team of overseeing an organised doping programme during the 2008 Tour de France. More
UCI's 'gender parity' plan for 2012 Olympics
The International Cycling Union (UCI) is apparently hoping to achieve "gender parity" at the 2012 Olympic Games by letting women track riders compete in as many events as the men. More
British cyclist to swap road for track after world meet setback
British rider Geraint Thomas has reportedly decided to swap road for track with immediate effect after failing to finish in the UCI Road World Championships in Mendrisio. More
Interbike officials happy with turnout, buyers
The Interbike folks are apparently happy with the total attendance (more than 22,500 visitors) and the increased number of stores and International buyers at this year's event. More
Valverde proud of Grand Tour achievement
Newly crowned Vuelta a Espana champion Alejandro Valverde apparently believes he has proven his worth as a world-class rider. More
4,000 retailers to demo products at Interbike 2009
About 4,000 retailers will reportedly demo their latest bicycles and accessories over the next two days during Interbike 2009 on Bootleg Canyon's trails in Las Vegas. More
Ireland's Deignan takes Stage 18 of Vuelta a Espana
Philip Deignan of Ireland took Stage 18 stage of the Vuelta a Espana, while Spaniard Alejandro Valverde retained his 31-second overall lead over Dutchman Robert Gesink. More
British TV chef apologises for tirade against cyclists
British TV chef James Martin has apparently apologised for his rant against cyclists in a newspaper column in which he boasted that he made a group of riders crash. More
Roux takes Stage 17 of Vuelta a Espana
France's Anthony Roux (Francaise des Jeux) took stage 17 of the Vuelta a Espana in Talavera de la Reina, while Spain's Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) held on to his lead for yet another day. More
Boasson Hagen takes Tour of Britain Stage 5 to make it 3 in a row
Norway's Edvald Boasson Hagen (Columbia-HTC) emerged victorious for the third time in a row, taking Stage 5 of the Tour of Britain. More
Eddy Merckx's 2010 road racing bikes for women
Belgium's Eddy Merckx is the latest Euro bike company to launch a new line of women-specific road racing bikes featuring carbon fibre and aluminium frames. More
Gerrans takes Stage 10 of Vuelta, Valverse still leads
Australia's Simon Gerrans (Cervelo TestTeam) took stage 10 of the Vuelta a Espana, while Spain's Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Espargne) retained the leader's golden jersey. More
Cavendish wins another stage at Tour of Missouri
Briton Mark Cavendish (Columbia-Highroad) took the second stage the Tour of Missouri and extended the overall lead he snatched after his Stage 1 triumph. More
Astarloza tests positive for EPO
Spain's Mikel Astarloza (Euskaltel-Euskadi), who finished 11th in this year's Tour de France, has reportedly tested positive for the banned blood booster EPO. More
Bozic takes Stage 6 of Vuelta a Espana
Slovenia's Borut Bozic (Vacansoleil) took the 176.8km Stage 6 of the Vuelta a Espana while Germany's Andre Greipel (Columbia-HTC) retained his overall lead. More
Armstrong's Tour blood samples called into question
According to an article by a physiologist in the Danish newspaper Ekstra, Lance Armstrong's Tour de France blood samples might indicate a blood doping programme. More
WADA withdraw appeal over Hamilton suspension
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) have apparently withdrawn their appeal over the eight-year suspension of former Rock Racing rider Tyler Hamilton. More
44th edition of Tirreno-Adriatico to kick off from Tuscany
The 44th edition of the Tirreno-Adriatico, set to start in Tuscany for the first time ever on March 11, will feature 21 teams and 192 riders, including 2008 winner Fabian Cancellara (Team Saxo Bank), Filippo Pozzato (Katuscha) and Andreas Kloden (Astana). More
Armstrong to race in Tour of Ireland
Lance Armstrong has reportedly confirmed his participation in the third Tour of Ireland from August 19 to 23 and is also set to host the first Livestrong Global Cancer Summit in Dublin from August 24 to 26. More
Cop who pushed cyclist in New York given walking papers
The New York City cop who was caught pushing a cyclist off his bike on a video that went viral on YouTube last summer has apparently been fired. More
