Feed for Popular Cycling Articles on Bettorhttp://blogs.bettor.com/Cycling-c395http://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Garmin-Barracuda-positive-for-the-season-ahead-a212497http://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Garmin-Barracuda-positive-for-the-season-ahead-a212497Team Garmin-Barracuda optimistic for the season ahead After a mixed 2012 season, the American side, Team Garmin is positive to start the new season on a high-note. With inclusion some of the top cycling stars on its squad including, Christian Vande Velde, Tom Danielson and David Zabriskie, the team is aiming high for the season ahead. The team has decided to add the mentioned three cyclists after they were initially banned by UCI for their involvement with Lance Armstrong doping scandal. T...Wed, 02 Jan 2013 04:37:39 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Andrey-Kashechkin-suspended-by-Team-Astana-for-not-signing-code-of-conduct-a212463http://blogs.bettor.com/Andrey-Kashechkin-suspended-by-Team-Astana-for-not-signing-code-of-conduct-a212463Andrey Kashechkin suspended by Team Astana for not signing code of conduct All the professional cycling teams are taking strict actions to ensure they stay doping free especially after the embarrassment and humiliation that Lance Armstrong and his associates brought to their teams. It is mandatory for all the riders to sign a document, the doping code of conduct, agreeing with the team’s new tightened doping policy. The management is not afraid of terminating contracts of any cyclists who r...Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:38:51 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/The-new-untraceable-versions-of-EPO-are-still-used-by-cyclists%2c-Benedetto-Roberti-a212386http://blogs.bettor.com/The-new-untraceable-versions-of-EPO-are-still-used-by-cyclists%2c-Benedetto-Roberti-a212386The new untraceable versions of EPO are still used by cyclists, Benedetto Roberti It seems as if the prolonged saga of doping in the sport of cycling is not going to finish that easy, after the Italian judge Benedetto Roberti revealed that doping is still ongoing in cycling at all levels of the sport. He told Tuttobici magazine that new untraceable versions of EPO are being used by cyclists at amateur, professional and even at Grand Fondo categories of the sport to achieve the desired results...Tue, 01 Jan 2013 11:17:40 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Greg-Henderson-to-start-the-2013-season-at-the-Jayco-Herald-Sun-Tour-a212277http://blogs.bettor.com/Greg-Henderson-to-start-the-2013-season-at-the-Jayco-Herald-Sun-Tour-a212277Greg Henderson to start the 2013 season at the Jayco Herald Sun Tour Greg Henderson of Team Lotto Belisol will lead his National side at the Jayco Herald Sun Tour 2013 and he is positive to kick-off the New Year in style by winning the Australian event. Henderson is hopeful to find the right legs secure the top spot at the four-day race before moving to the UCI Inaugural event, Santos Tour Down Under where he will represent the UCI debutant side, Team Lotto Belisol to mark the World Tour deb...Tue, 01 Jan 2013 06:57:29 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Samuel-Sanchez-welcomes-the-Team-Euskatel-Euskadis-new-approach-for-the-season-ahead-a212202http://blogs.bettor.com/Samuel-Sanchez-welcomes-the-Team-Euskatel-Euskadis-new-approach-for-the-season-ahead-a212202Samuel Sanchez welcomes the Team Euskatel-Euskadi’s new approach for the season ahead Samuel Sanchez of Team Euskaltel-Euskadi has noted that the team had no other option but to compromise on its policy of hiring only the Basque country residents. The team was founded back in 1994 and has an 18 year history of employing only the local residents of Basque country with only a few exceptions. Sanchez, who was born in Austria but his initial cycling years were spent in Euskadi and was hence all...Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:27:27 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Andrea-Guardini-all-set-to-make-Astana-debut-at-the-Santos-Tour-Down-Under-a212184http://blogs.bettor.com/Andrea-Guardini-all-set-to-make-Astana-debut-at-the-Santos-Tour-Down-Under-a212184Andrea Guardini all set to make Team Astana debut at the Santos Tour Down Under Andrea Guardini is all set to mark his debut appearance with Team Astana at the UCI Inaugural event, Santos Tour Down Under. The cyclist had an excellent 2012 season and is hopeful to continue his winning form at the coming race as he gets in line for the six-day race scheduled in Adelaide, Australia. The event is scheduled between January 22 stretching up to January 27 and Kazakhstani team is positive to mark a...Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:42:03 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/David-Brailsford-and-Bradley-Wiggins-and-Storey-knighted-in-New-Year-Honours-list-a212110http://blogs.bettor.com/David-Brailsford-and-Bradley-Wiggins-and-Storey-knighted-in-New-Year-Honours-list-a212110David Brailsford and Bradley Wiggins and Storey knighted in New Year Honours list Bradley Wiggins and David Brailsford have been awarded knighthood for their services to British sport throughout the 2012 season along with the Paralympian Sarah Storey after she won four gold medals in road race events. David Brailsford coached the British National Team throughout the season and truly deserves the credit for the team’s superb performance at the 2012 Olympic Games. The British side took f...Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:26:12 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Doping-is-still-a-problem-in-cycling%2c-Benedetto-Roberti-a212093http://blogs.bettor.com/Doping-is-still-a-problem-in-cycling%2c-Benedetto-Roberti-a212093Doping is still a problem in cycling, Benedetto Roberti Italian investigation judge Benedetto Roberti noted that doping is still a problem in sports revealing that the new undetectable versions of EPO are still being used in by several cyclists as reported by Tuttobici magazine. Benedetto uncovered several doping criminals related to the Lance Armstrong case and also the disclosed the key evidence against the controversial Dr. Michele Ferrari. He stated that doping is currently operational in...Mon, 31 Dec 2012 09:42:56 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sven-Nys-failed-to-finish-the-race-in-Loenhout-as-he-went-after-the-beer-man-a212034http://blogs.bettor.com/Sven-Nys-failed-to-finish-the-race-in-Loenhout-as-he-went-after-the-beer-man-a212034Sven Nys failed to finish the race in Loenhout as he went after the beer man Sven Nys was at the end of his rope as he suffered a mechanical and two crashes at the muddy course in Loenhout as he was trailing the race leader Niels Albert with a huge margin of 1 minute. On top of that, the Belgian was assaulted with a beer stream on each lap in the same stretch of course however, he decided to let go the race and went on to take his revenge on the man behind the beer-bombardment. Nys still co...Mon, 31 Dec 2012 06:56:10 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/AFLD-positive-to-help-UCI-in-the-fight-against-doping-a211992http://blogs.bettor.com/AFLD-positive-to-help-UCI-in-the-fight-against-doping-a211992AFLD positive to help UCI in the fight against doping Bruno Genevois, President of the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) has noted that the firm can work hand in hand with UCI to protect sports from doping abuse. AFLD has shown its intent to help the cycling governing by starting dope tests at the Tour de France 2013, a race that has a deep history with doping. Genevois told L’Equipe, “For now, the UCI is in a waiting position, we would like to have a strategy with upstream controls, bl...Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:34:36 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Astana-suspends-Andrey-Kashechkin-for-not-signing-code-of-conduct-a211962http://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Astana-suspends-Andrey-Kashechkin-for-not-signing-code-of-conduct-a211962Team Astana suspends Andrey Kashechkin for not signing code of conduct In wake of Lance Armstrong’s doping case, all the cycling teams have tightened screws to ensure such incidents do not recur on their side. Cyclists have been asked to sign the doping code of conduct by several teams and immediate termination has been observed in case a rider refuses to take the oath. Recently Team Astana suspended Andrey Kashechkin as he failed to cope up with the team’s internal rules, as confirmed by t...Sun, 30 Dec 2012 13:36:26 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Garmin-Barracuda-confirms-three-previous-doping-convicts-to-its-2013-roster-a211961http://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Garmin-Barracuda-confirms-three-previous-doping-convicts-to-its-2013-roster-a211961Team Garmin-Barracuda confirms three previous doping convicts to its 2013 roster American side, Team Garmin-Barracuda has announced its final roster for the season ahead and former Lance Armstrong teammates, Tom Danielson, Christian Vande Velde and David Zabriskie have been confirmed to join the team in March. The three cyclists are currently serving a reduced six-month doping ban after they confessed their wrongdoings and helped USADA in building a stronger case against Lance Armstrong. Th...Sun, 30 Dec 2012 13:31:19 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Garmin-Barracuda-finalises-2013-roster-a211932http://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Garmin-Barracuda-finalises-2013-roster-a211932Team Garmin-Barracuda finalises 2013 roster The American World Tour side, Team Gamin-Barracuda has finalised its roster for the season ahead and has also hinted about the return of Tom Danielson, Christian Vande Velde and David Zabriskie. All the mentioned three are serving a six-month doping ban after they admitted doping and were handed a reduced ban for helping USADA in building a stronger case against Lance Armstrong. The trio will join the Team in March and have already started trainin...Sun, 30 Dec 2012 10:08:37 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Lance-Armstrong-is-Texan-of-the-Year-a211928http://blogs.bettor.com/Lance-Armstrong-is-Texan-of-the-Year-a211928Lance Armstrong is Texan of the Year After a series of embarrassing moments in the season, Lance Armstrong finally has something to cheer about as Dallas Morning News nominated him as the Texan of the Year for 2012 season. However, the honour not necessarily depicts the positive aspect as the Dallas newspaper calls him, “a fighter, a survivor and a cunning, steely-eyed liar” after doping scandal was made public by USADA. The cyclist is currently serving a life-ban from the sport and has als...Sun, 30 Dec 2012 09:47:22 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Peter-Sagan-to-start-his-2013-campaign-at-the-Milano-Sanremo-2013-a211927http://blogs.bettor.com/Peter-Sagan-to-start-his-2013-campaign-at-the-Milano-Sanremo-2013-a211927Peter Sagan to start his 2013 campaign at the Milano-Sanremo 2013 After marvellous 2012 season, Peter Sagan is all set to resume his superb form in the season ahead as he eyes the Milan-Sanremo as the first goal of the new season. The cyclist has no plans of riding the Paris-Roubaix and the world road championships with all his attention towards the Italian race. He told Gazzetta, "I've been doing more or less the same things for three years. I've always improved and so I don't want to...Sun, 30 Dec 2012 09:37:45 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Bradley-Wiggins-eyeing-the-Tirreno-Adriatico-debut-in-the-season-ahead-a211915http://blogs.bettor.com/Bradley-Wiggins-eyeing-the-Tirreno-Adriatico-debut-in-the-season-ahead-a211915Bradley Wiggins eyeing the Tirreno-Adriatico debut in the season ahead Bradley Wiggins has shown interest towards riding the Tirreno-Adriatico in his build-up for the Giro d’Italia 2013. It will be Wiggins’ debut appearance at the Italian race and he believes that the route between Tyrrhenian and Adriatic will definitely help him for the first Grand Tour race of the season. L'Equipe and Gazzetta dello Sport reported the Spanish website Biciciclismo as saying that the cyclist will...Sun, 30 Dec 2012 08:32:37 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Niels-Albert-shine-at-the-Bpost-Bank-Trofee-a211907http://blogs.bettor.com/Niels-Albert-shine-at-the-Bpost-Bank-Trofee-a211907Niels Albert shine at the Bpost Bank Trofee Niels Albert of Team BKCP-Powerplus wins the Bpost Bank Trofee- Azencross after his brilliant performance during the Friday race. The Belgian is enjoying a splendid form and made full use of his winning momentum during the Bpost Bank Trofee as he sailed passed the finish-line ahead of his competitors. Albert took a total time of 57 minutes and 36 seconds and occupied the top podium position with Zdenek Stybar of Team Omega Pharma-Quick Step fin...Sun, 30 Dec 2012 07:23:59 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Ryder-Hesjedal-wins-the-most-prestigious-Canadian-award-the-Giro-win-a211552http://blogs.bettor.com/Ryder-Hesjedal-wins-the-most-prestigious-Canadian-award-the-Giro-win-a211552Ryder Hesjedal wins the most prestigious Canadian award the Giro win Ryder Hesjedal is celebrating a splendid season and reached the maximum fame by winning the first Grand Tour race of the season, the Giro d’Italia 2012. He became the first ever Canadian cyclist to claim an overall victory at the three-week race and has been honoured with the best Canadian male of the year award. The cyclist received the maximum number of votes from different sports writers across the country and lifted th...Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:23:11 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Alessandro-Ballan-recovering-from-a-disastrous-crash-a211546http://blogs.bettor.com/Alessandro-Ballan-recovering-from-a-disastrous-crash-a211546Alessandro Ballan recovering from a disastrous crash Alessandro Ballan underwent a surgery and was accompanied by doctors and nurses on his wedding anniversary but the cyclist has now fully recovered and is expected to head back to Spain in a couple of days. He had a high speed crash earlier this month which resulted in a fractured left femur and three ribs. Ballan was immediately transported to hospital and his femur was operated on Friday however the doctors suggested, not to remove the...Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:16:35 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Lance-Armstrong-missed-his-last-chance-to-appeal-against-the-UCI-decision-a211514http://blogs.bettor.com/Lance-Armstrong-missed-his-last-chance-to-appeal-against-the-UCI-decision-a211514Lance Armstrong missed his last chance to appeal against the UCI decision Thursday marked the last day for the former American cyclist, Lance Armstrong to prove his innocence by appealing against the UCI decision which disqualifies him from all the previous victories in his career including the seven overall Tour de France wins. The cyclist had to launch an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the decision that came on December 6, 2012, as Armstrong and his legal counsellors...Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:22:18 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Marc-Sergeant-supports-World-Series-Cycling-a211468http://blogs.bettor.com/Marc-Sergeant-supports-World-Series-Cycling-a211468Marc Sergeant supports World Series Cycling Team Lotto-Belisol General Manager, Marc Sergeant has stated the Cycling World Series is actually the sport’s future, while talking to media his team’s 2013 launch. “Maybe some organisers are having huge problems due to the economical problems,” Sergeant told Cyclingnews at the launch of Lotto's 2013 team in Hasselt. “Maybe it is the solution, but I think we all have to think in the same direction, because it is not easy to miss out s...Fri, 28 Dec 2012 06:53:54 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sven-Nys-in-no-mood-to-retire-a211461http://blogs.bettor.com/Sven-Nys-in-no-mood-to-retire-a211461Sven Nys in no mood to retire Sven Nys has decided to continue his splendid form and has no intentions of retiring as of now, especially after his superb performance during the UCI World Cup round 6 where he outsprinted some of the top cyclo-cross riders. The 36-year-old has enjoyed a splendid career and is considered as one of the top cross riders across the world. “Until a month ago, I was sure that I would quit in March 2014. It was clear. I knew what I wanted to do with my future. But n...Fri, 28 Dec 2012 06:46:21 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Luis-Leon-Sanchez-hopeful-for-the-Ardennes-Classics-2013-a211360http://blogs.bettor.com/Luis-Leon-Sanchez-hopeful-for-the-Ardennes-Classics-2013-a211360Luis Leon Sanchez hopeful for the Ardennes Classics 2013 Luis Leon Sanchez of Team Rabobank hopes to leave the nightmare of his team losing its main sponsor behind and looks ahead at the new season with a positive intent. He is targeting the Ardennes Classics as the biggest goal of the new season and stated that riding for himself instead of supporting the team leader will definitely makes his job lot easier gives him more motivation. While discussing his plans with biciciclismo.com, he sta...Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:40:20 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Marianne-Vos-wins-the-UCI-Cyclo-cross-World-Cup-Round-6-a211338http://blogs.bettor.com/Marianne-Vos-wins-the-UCI-Cyclo-cross-World-Cup-Round-6-a211338Marianne Vos wins the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Round 6. Marianne Vos continued her superb form and succeeded during the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Round 6. She took a total time of 39 minutes and 36 seconds and restricted her major opponents during the event, securing the top podium position. The Dutch rode exceptionally well and was not challenged by any cyclist throughout the race as she sailed passed the finish-line with more than a minute margin over the second place finisher. Katherin...Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:42:21 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sven-Nys-wins-the-UCI-Cyclo-cross-World-Cup-Round-6-a211336http://blogs.bettor.com/Sven-Nys-wins-the-UCI-Cyclo-cross-World-Cup-Round-6-a211336Sven Nys wins the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Round 6 Sven Nys continuous his tremendous form to bag an important victory at the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Round 6. The Belgian is having a tremendous season as he made full use of his winning momentum during the Wednesday event. He managed to restrict his major competitors winning the race in Zolder after more a break of more than a decade. Kevin Pauwels and Lars Boom made it impossible for Nys to win at the former Formula 1 car circuit in the...Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:38:42 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Chris-Horner-misses-Team-RadioShack-Nissan-former-General-Manager-Johan-Bruyneel-a211311http://blogs.bettor.com/Chris-Horner-misses-Team-RadioShack-Nissan-former-General-Manager-Johan-Bruyneel-a211311Chris Horner misses Team RadioShack-Nissan former General Manager Johan Bruyneel After a devastating 2012 season, Chris Horner stated that Team RadioShack-Nissan has definitely missed the services of its General Manager, Johan Bruyneel. "I don't have any plans on stopping so we'll just have to see how the season goes," Chris said earlier. "It's been a fun career. I've no plans of retiring at the end of the year. I plan on going until I have an injury that keeps me from going...Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:31:44 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Carlos-Barredo-brings-an-end-to-his-professional-career-a211298http://blogs.bettor.com/Carlos-Barredo-brings-an-end-to-his-professional-career-a211298Carlos Barredo brings an end to his professional career Carlos Barredo has decided to throw in the towel on his professional career after his name came up for biological programme violations and the cyclist do not intend to return back the sport. “I will not return to the bicycle. On Wednesday I start my new job,” for a coffee-making company, he told El Pais. He earlier suspended by his side, Team Rabobank and his contract with the Danish side expires by the end of 2012. Problems started f...Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:53:24 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Fabian-Cancellara-back-to-Classics-with-eye-on-pink-at-Giro-dItalia-a211222http://blogs.bettor.com/Fabian-Cancellara-back-to-Classics-with-eye-on-pink-at-Giro-dItalia-a211222Fabian Cancellara back to Classics with eye on pink at Giro d'Italia After a disappointing 2012 campaign, Fabian Cancellara is all set to find his right form in the season ahead as he sets his eyes at the spring Classics. The cyclist had an outstanding 2011 season with podium finishes at the Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders but was left frustrated after a struggling 2012 season. Cancellara’s only commendable performance in the 2012 season include a first place finish at the Strade Bia...Thu, 27 Dec 2012 05:59:42 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Andre-Greipel-unwilling-to-target-the-Tour-de-France-points-classifications-a211220http://blogs.bettor.com/Andre-Greipel-unwilling-to-target-the-Tour-de-France-points-classifications-a211220Andre Greipel unwilling to target the Tour de France points classifications Despite his remarkable performance at this year’s race, Andre Greipel has shown no interest towards targeting the Tour de France green jersey in the season ahead. He fall 141 points behind this year’s points classification winner Peter Sagan who rode consistently throughout the three week race to restrict his major opponents. Matthew Harley Goss of Team Orica GreenEdge finished third with 268 UCI points wh...Thu, 27 Dec 2012 05:48:18 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Joaquim-Rodriguez-Oliver-will-not-mind-leaving-Team-Katusha-to-fulfill-his-Tour-de-France-goal-a211148http://blogs.bettor.com/Joaquim-Rodriguez-Oliver-will-not-mind-leaving-Team-Katusha-to-fulfill-his-Tour-de-France-goal-a211148Joaquim Rodriguez Oliver will not mind leaving Team Katusha to fulfill his Tour de France goal After securing the top overall position at the UCI World Tour Elite Men ranking, El Purito Joaquim Rodriguez Oliver was disappointed for his team not being able to secure the UCI World Tour licence. The cyclist has decided to leave the Russian side, Team Katusha in order to fulfil his dream of riding the Tour de France in the season ahead. Rodriguez bagged a total number of 692 UCI points after his...Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:55:20 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Grega-Bole-cleared-of-doping-by-Team-Vacansoleil-a211051http://blogs.bettor.com/Grega-Bole-cleared-of-doping-by-Team-Vacansoleil-a211051Grega Bole cleared of doping by Team Vacansoleil Grega Bole was accused of doping after his name came up during the USADA’s in depth investigation in to Lance Armstrong however, Team Vacansoleil-DCM has cleared the cyclist and he will now welcome the New Year alongside the Dutch team. The Slovenian marked his professional debut with Team Sava in 2005 and stayed with the side by the end of 2007. He spent a year each with Team Adria Mobil (2008) and Team Amica Chips-Knauf (2009) before switch...Wed, 26 Dec 2012 09:55:47 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Greg-Henderson-to-lead-BikeNZ-team-at-Jayco-Herald-Sun-Tour-a211041http://blogs.bettor.com/Greg-Henderson-to-lead-BikeNZ-team-at-Jayco-Herald-Sun-Tour-a211041Greg Henderson to lead BikeNZ team at Jayco Herald Sun Tour Greg Henderson of Team Lotto Belisol is all set to lead his National Team at the coming edition of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour and the cyclist is optimistic that the youthful New Zealand team will be able to secure positive results to start the new season on a high-note. The cyclist is optimistic to get the right form at the four-day race before moving to the UCI Inaugural event, Santos Tour Down Under where he will represent the UC...Wed, 26 Dec 2012 09:45:35 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Cycling-Australia-in-no-rush-to-find-Matt-Whites-replacement-a210977http://blogs.bettor.com/Cycling-Australia-in-no-rush-to-find-Matt-Whites-replacement-a210977Cycling Australia in no rush to find Matt White’s replacement Australian Cycling Performance Director, Kevin Tabotta has stated that the firm is in ‘no rush’ to fill in Matt White’s position after he was sacked for his involvement in the USADA’s investigation into Lance Armstrong. While talking to Cyclingnews, he noted that that Cycling Australia is ready to wait for upto one year before hiring a new Performance Director and also stated that no matter how talented someone is, Cycling Aust...Wed, 26 Dec 2012 06:19:57 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Katerina-Nash-returned-to-cyclo-cross-with-a-top-performance-a210975http://blogs.bettor.com/Katerina-Nash-returned-to-cyclo-cross-with-a-top-performance-a210975Katerina Nash returned to cyclo cross with a top performance Katerina Nash of Team Luna Pro Team marked her cyclo-cross debut during the fifth round in Namur, Belgium earlier on Sunday. “I took a good break after the mountain bike season. I also had health issues: back problems. First, I just wanted to get healthy,” Nash said. “I really needed a break and put in some miles. Now, it's the first time I am doing the Christmas series here in Belgium. I am staying near Antwerp, it seemed like th...Wed, 26 Dec 2012 06:19:32 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Either-Lance-Armstrong-was-innocent%2c-or-the-UCI-was-corrupt-Doctor-Michele-Ferrari-a209052http://blogs.bettor.com/Either-Lance-Armstrong-was-innocent%2c-or-the-UCI-was-corrupt-Doctor-Michele-Ferrari-a209052Either Lance Armstrong was innocent, or the UCI was corrupt” Doctor Michele Ferrari USADA’s detailed investigation into Lance Armstrong has disclosed many hidden faces that used unfair means to achieve the desired results throughout their professional career. The American used systematic doping with his former team US Postal and involved several of his teammates with him. USADA’s examination was detailed enough to make 26 cyclists confess of their wrongdoings however, Armstrong decided to s...Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Bradley-Wiggins-to-target-the-Giro-dItalia-and-the-Tour-de-France-both-in-the-coming-season-a209473http://blogs.bettor.com/Bradley-Wiggins-to-target-the-Giro-dItalia-and-the-Tour-de-France-both-in-the-coming-season-a209473Bradley Wiggins to target the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France both in the coming season Bradley Wiggins noted that he is targeting an overall victory at the two opening Grand Tour races of the season, the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France 2013. Targeting the top podium position at the two simultaneous Grand Tours is considered as the sport’s most difficult double but the Brit believes that he has enough in him especially after a motivating double at the Tour de France and the Olympic...Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Blanco-Pro-hopeful-to-start-the-new-season-on-a-high-note-a209857http://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Blanco-Pro-hopeful-to-start-the-new-season-on-a-high-note-a209857Team Blanco Pro hopeful to start the new season on a high note Team Blanco Pro Cycling, formerly known as Team Rabobank finalised its roster for the first World Tour race of the new season, the Santos Tour Down Under. The team is sending an Australian-packed squad for the event and is hoping to start the New Year on a high note after being shattered by the exit of its former sponsor Rabobank. "The 2013 Santos Tour Down Under will be a special race for the Blanco Cycling Team, it is goi...Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Jack-Bobridge-and-David-Tanner-to-mark-Team-Blanco-Pro-Cycling-debut-at-the-Santos-Tour-Down-Under-2012-a209860http://blogs.bettor.com/Jack-Bobridge-and-David-Tanner-to-mark-Team-Blanco-Pro-Cycling-debut-at-the-Santos-Tour-Down-Under-2012-a209860Jack Bobridge and David Tanner to mark Team Blanco Pro Cycling debut at the Santos Tour Down Under 2012 Team Blanco Pro Cycling, former known as Team Rabobank has short listed its top seven men for the UCI Inaugural event, the Santos Tour Down Under which include four Australians and three Dutch riders. The new hires, David Tanner and Jack Bobridge will mark their debut with the Australian team at the coming event and will be accompanied by Graeme Brown and Mark Renshaw in the seven-man squa...Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Novo-Nordisk-introduces-zero-doping-policy-a207581http://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Novo-Nordisk-introduces-zero-doping-policy-a207581Team Novo Nordisk introduces zero doping policy Team Novo Nordisk previously known as Team Type I has announced a zero-tolerance doping policy and the management stated that there is no place for any doping convict in the team. Teams Major sponsoring company echoed the same thoughts and noted that any cyclist found guilty of a doping violation will face immediate termination and also that the team will continue focusing towards providing encouraging and giving hope to diabetics. All the maj...Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Lotto-Belisol-relieved-to-have-the-WorldTour-status-a207886http://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Lotto-Belisol-relieved-to-have-the-WorldTour-status-a207886Team Lotto Belisol relieved to have the WorldTour status Team Lotto Belisol was pleased to hear the news that they will ride in World Tour for the 2013 season. The announcement was made on Monday when the Cycling governing body, UCI granted the Belgian team’s request and allowed it to enjoy the top level of the sport. It was believed that one out of the two sides, Team Saxo-Tinkoff or Team Lotto Belisol will be given the licence but UCI’s decision to allow both the teams and denying Team Ka...Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Vincenzo-Nibali-beings-training-for-the-new-season-a209634http://blogs.bettor.com/Vincenzo-Nibali-beings-training-for-the-new-season-a209634Vincenzo Nibali beings training for the new season Vincenzo Nibali begins his 2012 training with the new side, Team Astana as he was seen riding in the new sky blue Team Astana jersey in the training camp in Sardinia. The full Astana squad trained for two weeks in Arzachena, northern Sardegna, and the area is normally surrounded with tourists in summer but is abandoned in December, which makes it an ideal training spot. The team used all the deserted roads to have the necessary kilometres f...Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/European-Broadcasting-Union-says-interest-in-cycling-is-growing-a208453http://blogs.bettor.com/European-Broadcasting-Union-says-interest-in-cycling-is-growing-a208453European Broadcasting Union says interest in cycling is growing  Despite the recent doping incidents that have badly damaged the sport’s image across the world, European Broadcasting Union believes that the scandals have not affected the viewership of the sport. The firm extended its coverage with the Amstel Gold Race until 2016 as reported by Associated Press earlier. USADA’s in depth investigation in to Lance Armstrong which proved the seven-time Tour de France winner was a big blow...Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/David-Brailsford-and-Bradley-Wiggins-expected-to-receive-Knighthood-a209649http://blogs.bettor.com/David-Brailsford-and-Bradley-Wiggins-expected-to-receive-Knighthood-a209649David Brailsford and Bradley Wiggins expected to receive Knighthood The 2012 Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins and Team Sky General Manager David Brailsford are expected to be recommended for knighthoods as reported in the Daily Telegraph newspaper. Bradley Wiggins became the first British rider in history of the sport to bag an overall victory at the Tour de France after his superb performance throughout the three-week race. He is already a CBE and is most likely to become Sir Bradley...Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Roberto-Ferrari-all-set-to-mark-his-debut-with-Team-Lampre-Merida-at-the-Santos-Tour-Down-Under-2013-a209823http://blogs.bettor.com/Roberto-Ferrari-all-set-to-mark-his-debut-with-Team-Lampre-Merida-at-the-Santos-Tour-Down-Under-2013-a209823Roberto Ferrari all set to mark his debut with Team Lampre-Merida at the Santos Tour Down Under 2013 As the 2012 season approaches its end, all the professional cycling teams are getting ready to welcome the New Year, with the UCI Inaugural event in Australia, the Santos Tour Down Under 2013. The Italian World Tour side, Team Lampre-Merida has finalised its squad of seven-men to be sent in Australia for the mission and Roberto Ferrari will make his debut with the team at the six-day race. &...Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/here-is-life-after-Team-Rabobank-for-Lars-Boom-a209166http://blogs.bettor.com/here-is-life-after-Team-Rabobank-for-Lars-Boom-a209166There is life after Team Rabobank for Lars Boom No matter how much we condemn doping in the sports, it is one issue that always needs more consideration as doping is actually a line between an athlete and a fraud. The sport of cycling has always been plagued with dopers and cheaters of all sorts, but Lance Armstrong’s recent drug alliance revealed by USADA has really come up as one of the biggest deceives in history of the sport. Many cycling teams and cyclists were affected by the scam but...Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Bradley-Wiggins-interested-to-ride-the-Tour-de-France-2013-a208519http://blogs.bettor.com/Bradley-Wiggins-interested-to-ride-the-Tour-de-France-2013-a208519Bradley Wiggins interested to ride the Tour de France 2013 It was believed earlier that the Tour de France 2012 winner, Bradley Wiggins will ride the Giro d’Italia and the Vuelta a Espana in the season ahead in order to fill all the three Grand Tour victories in his bag. Team Sky General Manager David Brailsford and the cyclist himself stressed on the idea that the Brit will forgo the Tour de France 2013in order to focus on the other two Grand Tour races of the season which opens the doors f...Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Tom-Boonen-on-track-to-register-the-record-fourth-victory-at-the-Tour-of-Flanders-2013-a209450http://blogs.bettor.com/Tom-Boonen-on-track-to-register-the-record-fourth-victory-at-the-Tour-of-Flanders-2013-a209450Tom Boonen on track to register the record fourth victory at the Tour of Flanders 2013 The 2013 season will provide Tom Boonen with a chance of entering the record books, if he manages to grab his fourth victory at the Tour of Flanders 2013. The race has an old history and is ranked amongst one of the oldest one-day races in the sport with its roots going as back as in 1913. The Belgian event is scheduled every year, one week before the Paris-Roubaix and is part of the UCI World Tour events...Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Saxo-Tinkoff-believes-UCI-has-made-the-right-decision-over-World-Tour-licence-a207891http://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Saxo-Tinkoff-believes-UCI-has-made-the-right-decision-over-World-Tour-licence-a207891Team Saxo-Tinkoff believes UCI has made the right decision over World Tour licence UCI’s decision to deny Team Katusha of its World Tour status has given birth to a new debate and several cyclists from different teams including the whole Team Katusha squad is finding it pretty difficult to understand the judgment behind the decision. The two teams, Team Saxo-Tinkoff and Team Lotto-Belisol had doubts about their licence but both have now been given the green signal by the cycling governing bo...Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Ag2r-La-Mondiale-all-set-to-mark-its-15th-Tour-Down-Under-appearance-a206902http://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Ag2r-La-Mondiale-all-set-to-mark-its-15th-Tour-Down-Under-appearance-a206902Team Ag2r La Mondiale all set to mark its 15th Tour Down Under appearance Team Ag2r La Mondiale is keeping its traditions alive by appearing at every Tour Down Under as they get ready to ride at this year’s UCI Inaugural event scheduled next month. It will be the 15th consecutive race appearance for the French team since its inception in 1992 and it also holds the honour of claiming the maximum number of victories at the race. Gilles Maignan helped the team with its first victory at the Aus...Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Katusha-awaits-the-CAS-decision-a209672http://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Katusha-awaits-the-CAS-decision-a209672Team Katusha awaits the CAS decision Team Katusha was shocked after UCI decided to refuse its World Tour request for the 2013 season and the team went to Court of Arbitration for Sport to get the issue resolved. The Russian outfit had an outstanding season and there were no questions about its performance as the team managed to bag as many as 1273 UCI points throughout the season. The 2012 UCI world Tour winner, Joaquim Rodriguez Oliver helped the team with a maximum contribution of 692 poi...Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Rabobank-will-become-Blanco-Pro-Cycling-Team-in-2013-a208488http://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Rabobank-will-become-Blanco-Pro-Cycling-Team-in-2013-a208488Team Rabobank will become Blanco Pro Cycling Team in 2013 Blanco Pro Cycling has confirmed will be the new name for the former Team Rabobank for the season ahead for the 2013 season. The Dutch team will have one year to find its title sponsor in order to stay in the sport as the new sponsor has decided to back the team for 2013 season only. Former sponsor backed up from the team’s sponsorship in October but has promised to continue its funding till the end of next year. USADA’s investigati...Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Chris-Anker-Sorensen-thrilled-to-ride-along-Alberto-Contador-a206874http://blogs.bettor.com/Chris-Anker-Sorensen-thrilled-to-ride-along-Alberto-Contador-a206874Chris Anker Sorensen thrilled to ride along Alberto Contador While Team Saxo-Tinkoff is still not certain of its World Tour status, Chris Anker Sorensen is really excited to ride along Alberto Contador at the Tour de France 2013. The team will receive an automatic invitation to the race if UCI grants it the World Tour status for 2013 however, if the team fails to impress UCI, it will have to rely on a wild-card entry to qualify for the event. Team Saxo-Tinkoff is currently in competition...Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/David-Tanner-and-Jack-Bobridge-to-ride-with-Team-Blanco-Pro-Cycling-at-the-UCI-Inaugural-event-a210906http://blogs.bettor.com/David-Tanner-and-Jack-Bobridge-to-ride-with-Team-Blanco-Pro-Cycling-at-the-UCI-Inaugural-event-a210906David Tanner and Jack Bobridge to ride with Team Blanco Pro Cycling at the UCI Inaugural event Team Blanco Pro Cycling, former known as Team Rabobank has short listed its top seven men for the UCI Inaugural event, the Santos Tour Down Under which include four Australians and three Dutch riders. The new hires, David Tanner and Jack Bobridge will mark their debut with the Australian team at the coming event and will be accompanied by Graeme Brown and Mark Renshaw in the seven-man squad. Inclu...Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:09:37 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Katie-Compton-wins-the-UCI-Cyclo-cross-World-Cup-Round-5-a210808http://blogs.bettor.com/Katie-Compton-wins-the-UCI-Cyclo-cross-World-Cup-Round-5-a210808Katie Compton wins the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Round 5 Katie Compton of Team Trek Cyclocross Collective wins the UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup Round 5 after her astonishing performance during the event. The American surprised her opponents by a splendid attack in the final kilometres of the race and easily occupied the top podium spot. She completed the race in a total time of 38 minutes and 9 seconds, restricting her major opponents at Namur on Sunday, Sunday23 Dec 2012. Compton is having a...Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:55:06 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Doctor-Geert-Leinders-sold-me-EPO%2c-Levi-Leipheimer-a210798http://blogs.bettor.com/Doctor-Geert-Leinders-sold-me-EPO%2c-Levi-Leipheimer-a210798Doctor Geert Leinders sold me EPO, Levi Leipheimer Team Rabobank ended its 16 year old associations with the Dutch professional cycling side, Team Rabobank after the USADA investigation into Lance Armstrong that involved several cyclists including a few from Team Rabobank. The latest statement by Levi Leipheimer, former American cyclist who confessed doping himself and received a reduced six-month ban for helping USADA, has started the debate once again after Leipheimer accused former Team R...Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:43:33 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Kevin-Pauwels-wins-the-UCI-World-Cup-Round-5-in-Namur-a210792http://blogs.bettor.com/Kevin-Pauwels-wins-the-UCI-World-Cup-Round-5-in-Namur-a210792Kevin Pauwels wins the UCI World Cup Round # 5 in Namur Kevin Pauwels continued his splendid 2012 form and managed to bag yet another victory at the UCI World Cup Round # 5, this Sunday. He rode brilliantly throughout the race and managed to occupy the top podium position, restricting his major opponents. Pauwels took a total time of 1 hour, 2 minutes and 47 seconds to occupy the top podium position confining his key opponents including Sven Nys and Niels Albert. The Belgian was delighted...Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:38:24 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Bradley-Wiggins-to-mark-a-return-at-the-Tour-de-France-2013-a210727http://blogs.bettor.com/Bradley-Wiggins-to-mark-a-return-at-the-Tour-de-France-2013-a210727Bradley Wiggins to mark a return at the Tour de France 2013 Bradley Wiggins noted that he is targeting an overall victory at the two opening Grand Tour races of the season, the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France 2013. Targeting the top podium position at the two simultaneous Grand Tours is considered as the sport’s most difficult double but the Brit believes that he has enough in him especially after a motivating double at the Tour de France and the Olympics this year. Many have attempted...Mon, 24 Dec 2012 06:28:47 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Stuart-OGrady-all-set-to-return-at-the-Jayco-Herald-Sun-Tour-2013-a210505http://blogs.bettor.com/Stuart-OGrady-all-set-to-return-at-the-Jayco-Herald-Sun-Tour-2013-a210505Stuart O’Grady all set to return at the Jayco Herald Sun Tour 2013 Stuart O’Grady of Team Orica GreenEdge is all se to return to the Jayco Herald Sun Tour 2013 after a disappointing end to his 2012 campaign. The cyclist crashed at the Vattenfall Cyclassics and has not seen on his bike since then however, 0started training earlier to get enough kilometres for the 2013 season. He will now be seen in action at the Herald Sun Tour, representing the Australian National Team for the four-stage ev...Sat, 22 Dec 2012 10:51:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Andy-Schleck-is-expecting-a-busy-season-after-a-silent-2012-a210488http://blogs.bettor.com/Andy-Schleck-is-expecting-a-busy-season-after-a-silent-2012-a210488Andy Schleck is expecting a busy season after a silent 2012 After a quite 2012 season, Andy Schleck is counting days to get back on his bike and do what he is best at, winning stage races. The Luxembourg professional cyclist is not willing to miss any opportunities and will ride the UCI Inaugural event, the Santos Tour Down Under ending his 2013 campaign at the Tour de Suisse. While talking to Wielerrevue.nl, Schleck stated that he would prefer riding as many races as possible in the early...Sat, 22 Dec 2012 10:16:32 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Alessandro-Ballan-underwent-an-emergency-surgery-a210482http://blogs.bettor.com/Alessandro-Ballan-underwent-an-emergency-surgery-a210482Alessandro Ballan underwent an emergency surgery Alessandro Ballan had a terrible accident at descend of Coll de Rates earlier which left him with a broken leg, rib and an injured spleen. The cyclist was immediately transported to hospital by Team Doctor, Dario Spinelli who examined the Italian and disclosed that he suffered from a displace fracture of his left femur, a fractured ninth rib, abdominal trauma and suffered from mid-shaft. Team BMC Medical Officer Dr. Max Testa stated that the cy...Sat, 22 Dec 2012 10:01:17 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Jurgen-Van-Den-Broeck-all-set-to-lead-Team-Lotto-Belisol-in-2013-a210379http://blogs.bettor.com/Jurgen-Van-Den-Broeck-all-set-to-lead-Team-Lotto-Belisol-in-2013-a210379Jurgen Van Den Broeck all set to lead Team Lotto-Belisol in 2013 Team Lotto-Belisol has managed to achieve its ultimate goal by receiving the World Tour licence for the new season, as announced by UCI on December 10th, 2012. The team is training hard to ensure it manages to secure best results during the debut season at the top level of the sport under the watchful and experienced leadership of Jurgen Van Der Broeck. The cyclist is eyeing his fifth appearance at the most awaited race of the...Sat, 22 Dec 2012 05:27:02 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Stuart-O-Grady-disappointed-with-Matt-Whites-doping-scandal-a210351http://blogs.bettor.com/Stuart-O-Grady-disappointed-with-Matt-Whites-doping-scandal-a210351Stuart O’ Grady disappointed with Matt White’s doping scandal The sport of cycling has suffered a lot from doping abuse in the past decades however USADA’s recent investigation into Lance Armstrong has really changed a lot of things in the sports. Several former cyclists confessed doping in order to build a strong case against Armstrong and were given a reduced six-month ban. Team Orica GreenEdge lost the services of Matt White while the Dutch sponsor, Rabobank ended its old 16-year associa...Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:54:07 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Viacheslav-Ekimov-fighting-for-Team-Katushas-UCI-World-Tour-a210237http://blogs.bettor.com/Viacheslav-Ekimov-fighting-for-Team-Katushas-UCI-World-Tour-a210237Viacheslav Ekimov fighting for Team Katusha’s UCI World Tour Team Katusha General Manager, Viacheslav Ekimov is striving hard to get his team what it deserves, a UCI World Tour licence for the season ahead. The team was left in a state of shock when UCI denied its application for World Tour status, despites its terrific performance in throughout the 2012 season. Ekimov stated that he want the issue to be resolved quietly and does not intend to start a war however, he do not agrees with U...Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:11:38 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Bradley-Wiggins-and-David-Brailsford-to-be-awarded-with-Knighthood-a210207http://blogs.bettor.com/Bradley-Wiggins-and-David-Brailsford-to-be-awarded-with-Knighthood-a210207Bradley Wiggins and David Brailsford to be awarded with Knighthood The 2012 Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins and Team Sky General Manager David Brailsford are expected to be recommended for knighthoods as reported in the Daily Telegraph newspaper. Bradley Wiggins became the first British rider in history of the sport to bag an overall victory at the Tour de France after his superb performance throughout the three-week race. He is already a CBE and is most likely to become Sir Bradley W...Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:25:58 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Omega-Pharma-released-its-2013-jersey-with-slight-changes-a210012http://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Omega-Pharma-released-its-2013-jersey-with-slight-changes-a210012Team Omega Pharma released its 2013 jersey with slight changes Team Omega Pharma-Quickstep’s jersey for the current season the unique light blue, black and white colour scheme will remain same for the coming year with a slight modification of an added black colour to the shoulders. The New Jersey was released on the team’s website with its top stars, Sylvain Chavanel, Tony Martin and Tom Boonen presenting the new outfit. “The design is really attractive. The choice of black dots on the uppe...Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:32:22 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/UCI-announced-Professional-Continental-teams-for-the-2013-season-a209923http://blogs.bettor.com/UCI-announced-Professional-Continental-teams-for-the-2013-season-a209923UCI announced Professional Continental teams for the 2013 season The Sport’s Governing body UCI has announced the final list of 19 Professional Continental teams for the new season and unlike the announcement of the World Tour teams, there are not many surprises. A total number of 21 teams applied for the licence and the Spanish side, Team Andalucia and Team Rusvelo’s application has been denied by the UCI. Rusvelo is a feeder team for the Russian World Tour side, Team Katusha who received...Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:24:38 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Tom-Boonen-and-Mark-Cavendish-to-mark-their-first-joint-appearance-at-the-Tour-of-Qatar-2013-a209920http://blogs.bettor.com/Tom-Boonen-and-Mark-Cavendish-to-mark-their-first-joint-appearance-at-the-Tour-of-Qatar-2013-a209920Tom Boonen and Mark Cavendish to mark their first joint appearance at the Tour of Qatar 2013 Tom Boonen and Mark Cavendish will welcome the New Year as teammates and will ride shoulder to shoulder at several events in the new season. The final list of the races participated by both the riders has not yet been published but one race that is certain to see two of the best riders fighting for the same cause will be the Tour of Qatar 2013. The race is scheduled from February 3-8 and both the ri...Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:13:35 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Matthew-Harley-Goss-lines-up-for-the-Jayco-Herald-Sun-Tour-2013-a209874http://blogs.bettor.com/Matthew-Harley-Goss-lines-up-for-the-Jayco-Herald-Sun-Tour-2013-a209874Matthew Harley Goss lines up for the Jayco Herald Sun Tour 2013 Matthew Harley Goss of Team Orica-GreenEdge has been selected to represent the Australian National Team for the upcoming Jayco Herald Sun Tour 2013. The event is scheduled from January 3-6, 2013 and Goss will be accompanied by already named Nathan Haas, Simon Gerrans and Simon Clarke at the four-day race. Many stars are expected to shine at the 60th edition of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour in the season ahead and the defending cham...Thu, 20 Dec 2012 07:00:55 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Zdenek-Stybar-returns-to-cyclo-cross-but-will-miss-the-2013-World-Cup-a209633http://blogs.bettor.com/Zdenek-Stybar-returns-to-cyclo-cross-but-will-miss-the-2013-World-Cup-a209633Zdenek Stybar returns to cyclo-cross but will miss the 2013 World Cup Zdenek Stybar has not really been able to give enough attention to his first love, the cyclo-cross, since he joined Team Omega Pharma-Quick Step and made road racing his first priority. However, the cyclist has not completely finished his associations with his favourite discipline of the sport and does return back to cyclo-cross whenever he finds time. The cyclist has finished the team’s training camp in Mallorca and will...Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:18:47 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Nathan-Haas-sets-his-eyes-at-the-Jayco-Herald-Sun-Tour-champion-2013-a209581http://blogs.bettor.com/Nathan-Haas-sets-his-eyes-at-the-Jayco-Herald-Sun-Tour-champion-2013-a209581Nathan Haas sets his eyes at the Jayco Herald Sun Tour champion 2013 Nathan Haas is all set to kick-off the new season at the Jayco Herald Sun Tour that will start in Williamstown on January 3rd, 2013 after his heroic performance during the 2011 edition of the race. Haas had an outstanding 2011 season and managed to claim an overall victory at the Australian race, along with several other top performances. He also won the Japan Cup, a stage 10 and an overall victory at the Tour of Tasmania...Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:41:58 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Josh-Edmondson-signed-a-two-year-deal-with-Team-Sky-a209569http://blogs.bettor.com/Josh-Edmondson-signed-a-two-year-deal-with-Team-Sky-a209569Josh Edmondson signed a two-year deal with Team Sky Team Sky continues to extend its long roster for the season ahead and Josh Edmondson is the latest inclusion on the British side after the cyclist received a two-year contract from the team. The Brit was excited after securing his future with one of the best professional teams of the world and is hoping to find the right momentum to help the team early on the season. “I’m really excited to be joining Team Sky, and to be taking this next st...Wed, 19 Dec 2012 05:48:47 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Blanco-Pro-Cycling-Team-is-the-new-name-for-Team-Rabobank-a209485http://blogs.bettor.com/Blanco-Pro-Cycling-Team-is-the-new-name-for-Team-Rabobank-a209485Blanco Pro Cycling Team is the new name for Team Rabobank  Blanco Pro Cycling has confirmed will be the new name for the former Team Rabobank for the season ahead for the 2013 season. The Dutch team will have one year to find its title sponsor in order to stay in the sport as the new sponsor has decided to back the team for 2013 season only. Former sponsor backed up from the team’s sponsorship in October but has promised to continue its funding till the end of next year. USADA’s inves...Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:58:07 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Lotto-Belisol-begins-its-2013-Training-a209429http://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Lotto-Belisol-begins-its-2013-Training-a209429Team Lotto Belisol begins its 2013 Training The 2013 season means a lot to the first year Professional side, Team Lotto Belisol after UCI grant its request to ride at the top level of the sport. The team fought with the Danish side, Team Saxo-Tinkoff for the UCI World Tour status for the 2013 season as it was believed that either one of the two sides will be granted the licence but UCI surprised the whole world not by granting the licence to both but also by refusing Team Katusha’s reques...Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:06:33 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Tom-Boonen-voted-Belgian-Sportsman-of-the-Year-for-the-third-time-a209425http://blogs.bettor.com/Tom-Boonen-voted-Belgian-Sportsman-of-the-Year-for-the-third-time-a209425Tom Boonen voted Belgian Sportsman of the Year for the third time Tom Boonen has won the Belgium’s Sportsman of the Year award for the 2012 season with a clear victory over the other participants. It is the third title for the Belgian and the sixth consecutive year that a cyclist took the award. Tom Boonen gained the maximum number of 658 votes overcoming decathlete Hans Van Alphen (423 points) and Philippe Gilbert with 403 points. The Belgian had a terrific 2012 season with several top per...Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:01:24 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/David-Brailsford-wins-the-BBC-Coach-of-the-Year-Award-a209285http://blogs.bettor.com/David-Brailsford-wins-the-BBC-Coach-of-the-Year-Award-a209285David Brailsford wins the BBC Coach of the Year Award David Brailsford is one man that British Cycling had waited for more than a hundred years as there is no match to his coaching procedures. He is the General Manager of the British cycling outfit, Team Sky and also Great Britain’s Performance Director and Brailsford knows exactly how to create a balance between the two jobs. His phenomenal performance throughout the season has earned him the Coach of the Year award for the second time af...Tue, 18 Dec 2012 06:07:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Bradley-Wiggins-wins-the-2012-BBC-Sports-Personality-of-the-Year-award-a209269http://blogs.bettor.com/Bradley-Wiggins-wins-the-2012-BBC-Sports-Personality-of-the-Year-award-a209269Bradley Wiggins wins the 2012 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award Bradley Wiggins’ terrific 2012 season finally came to an end, after the Brit received the most prestigious award of the year, the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award. Wiggins faced tough competition but managed to win the vote ahead of the US Open tennis winner Andy Murray and Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis. The cyclist became the first ever British rider to claim the first overall spot at the most presti...Tue, 18 Dec 2012 05:39:45 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Katusha-takes-World-Tour-exclusion-case-to-Court-of-Arbitration-for-Sport-a209112http://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Katusha-takes-World-Tour-exclusion-case-to-Court-of-Arbitration-for-Sport-a209112Team Katusha takes World Tour exclusion case to Court of Arbitration for Sport Despite finishing second at the UCI World Tour teams rankings in the 2012 season, Team Katusha was denied a World Tour licence for the 2013 season by UCI without ample information provided to the team. The team was really confused by the decision but failed to receive a convincing answer from the sports organising body, which is the main reason why it has knocked the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s door to g...Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:40:10 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Saxo-Tinkoff-content-with-UCIs-decision-over-World-Tour-licence-a209072http://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Saxo-Tinkoff-content-with-UCIs-decision-over-World-Tour-licence-a209072Team Saxo-Tinkoff content with UCI's decision over World Tour licence UCI’s decision to deny Team Katusha of its World Tour status has given birth to a new debate and several cyclists from different teams including the whole Team Katusha squad is finding it pretty difficult to understand the judgment behind the decision. The two teams, Team Saxo-Tinkoff and Team Lotto-Belisol had doubts about their licence but both have now been given the green signal by the cycling governing body while the...Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:40:13 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Doctor-Michele-Ferrari-denies-his-connections-with-Lance-Armstrong-a209043http://blogs.bettor.com/Doctor-Michele-Ferrari-denies-his-connections-with-Lance-Armstrong-a209043Doctor Michele Ferrari denies his connections with Lance Armstrong Dr. Michele Ferrari has denied all the doping allegations related to Lance Armstrong case and stated that he never had any contact with the American regarding the issue. “I never saw any doping practice from Lance Armstrong,” Ferrari told Al Jazeera in a television interview on Friday. “I can say I never saw or heard something about that. He never asked me for information about doping. There are six rid...Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:32:26 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Brian-Matter-wins-the-North-Carolina-Grand-Prix-Race-1-2012-Elite-Men-category-a208970http://blogs.bettor.com/Brian-Matter-wins-the-North-Carolina-Grand-Prix-Race-1-2012-Elite-Men-category-a208970Brian Matter wins the North Carolina Grand Prix - Race 1 2012 Elite Men category Brian Matter of Team RACC p/b Geargrinder wins the first race of the North Carolina Grand Prix after his astonishing performance during the event. The cyclist rode brilliantly throughout the race and outshined his major opponents during the Saturday’s contest. The American completed the race in a total time of 58 minutes and 32 seconds occupying the top podium position and restricting Kerry Werner Jr. of Te...Mon, 17 Dec 2012 06:49:32 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Amanda-Carey-wins-the-North-Carolina-Grand-Prix-Race-1-2012-Elite-Women-a208967http://blogs.bettor.com/Amanda-Carey-wins-the-North-Carolina-Grand-Prix-Race-1-2012-Elite-Women-a208967Amanda Carey wins the North Carolina Grand Prix - Race 1 2012 Elite Women Amanda Carey of Team Volkswagen Boise Cycling surpassed her major opponents during the North Carolina Grand Prix-Race 1 Elite Women category after her astonishing performance during the event. The cyclist rode brilliantly throughout the day and completed the race in a total time of 42 minutes and 16 second securing the top podium position and overcoming the race favourites. Katie Arnold of Team Bob’s Red Mill finished...Mon, 17 Dec 2012 06:39:56 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Ag2r-La-Mondiale-eyeing-to-mark-its-15th-Tour-Down-Under-appearance-a208545http://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Ag2r-La-Mondiale-eyeing-to-mark-its-15th-Tour-Down-Under-appearance-a208545Team Ag2r La Mondiale eyeing to mark its 15th Tour Down Under appearance Team Ag2r La Mondiale is keeping its traditions alive by appearing at every Tour Down Under as they get ready to ride at this year’s UCI Inaugural event scheduled next month. It will be the 15th consecutive race appearance for the French team since its inception in 1992 and it also holds the honour of claiming the maximum number of victories at the race. Gilles Maignan helped the team with its first victory a...Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:03:15 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Alberto-Contador-and-UCI-reaches-a-settlement-a208461http://blogs.bettor.com/Alberto-Contador-and-UCI-reaches-a-settlement-a208461Alberto Contador and UCI reaches a settlement Alberto Contador, who was banned from professional cycling for using clenbuterol at the Tour de France 2010, has managed to dodge the Court of Arbitration for Sport bullet, as the case has now been fully closed. CAS stated that the cyclist and the sport’s governing body, UCI reached a settlement and has now been terminated from CAS. The Spaniard was charged for consuming the UCI banned substance, clenbuterol during the Tour de France 2010, to wh...Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:43:53 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Tom-Boonen-back-in-business-a208391http://blogs.bettor.com/Tom-Boonen-back-in-business-a208391Tom Boonen back in business After having an excellent 2012 season, Tom Boonen of Team Omega Pharma-Quick Step had to face a little disappointment, suffering from severe intestinal infection. The cyclist spent three days in hospital and had to miss the team’s building camp, however he is now back on his bike joining the team in Mallorca to begin training for the new season. The Belgian has not fully recovered as the doctors are still not sure as to when the infection will be fully cured. Te...Fri, 14 Dec 2012 06:25:12 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Katusha-puzzled-at-2013-WorldTour-exclusion-a208002http://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Katusha-puzzled-at-2013-WorldTour-exclusion-a208002Team Katusha puzzled at 2013 WorldTour exclusion The 2012 season has been full of surprises, the doping of Alberto Contador followed by the biggest drug cartel in the history of the sports i.e., of Lance Armstrong, but what happened to Team Katusha is definitely the biggest shock of the 2012 season. The Russian team rode brilliantly throughout the season and managed to claim the second overall position after the UCI World Tour team’s rankings with an impressive number of UCI points. However...Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:08:06 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/UCI-officially-disqualifies-Lance-Armstrongs-from-all-the-results-after-July-1998-a207904http://blogs.bettor.com/UCI-officially-disqualifies-Lance-Armstrongs-from-all-the-results-after-July-1998-a207904UCI officially disqualifies Lance Armstrong's from all the results after July 1998 Lance Armstrong has now officially been stripped-off all his Tour de France victories and all other professional results after July 1998 as announced by UCI earlier today. The firm also stated that the cyclist now has three weeks to appeal against the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, in case he has any objections with the decision. “Lance Armstrong’s lawyer was notified on 6th December that all...Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:06:56 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Joaquim-Rodr%c3%adguez-Oliver-annoyed-with-Team-Katusha-licence-devastation-a207847http://blogs.bettor.com/Joaquim-Rodr%c3%adguez-Oliver-annoyed-with-Team-Katusha-licence-devastation-a207847Joaquim Rodríguez Oliver annoyed with Team Katusha licence devastation Team Katusha was shocked after hearing the news of its World Tour licence denial by UCI while both Team Argos-Shimano and Team Saxo-Tinkoff were given the green signal by the authorities. However, UCI decided to refuse the team ranked second at the UCI World Tour team’s rankings with its cyclist, Joaquim Rodriguez leading the Individual rankings at the event. The Cycling organising body has told the team that it can appl...Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:42:55 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Cameron-Meyer-to-lead-Team-Orica-GreenEdge-at-its-Le-Tour-de-Langkawi-debut-a207839http://blogs.bettor.com/Cameron-Meyer-to-lead-Team-Orica-GreenEdge-at-its-Le-Tour-de-Langkawi-debut-a207839Cameron Meyer to lead Team Orica-GreenEdge at its Le Tour de Langkawi debut After an outstanding debut World Tour season, Team Orica-GreenEdge is all set to begin the 2013 year at the Tour de Langkawi. "As the first ProTeam from Oceania, they perfectly fit into our event," said Tour CEO Emir Abdul Jalal. "We understand that they won’t only come to participate but they are putting together a strong team for winning the overall classification and a few stages," he conclude...Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:32:14 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Katusha-lost-its-World-Tour-Status-for-2013-a207738http://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Katusha-lost-its-World-Tour-Status-for-2013-a207738Team Katusha lost its World Tour Status for 2013 Team Katusha was left shocking after the UCI licence commission denied it a World Tour spot for the season ahead. "The request from the team Katusha for registration in first division has been rejected,” UCI stated. “In accordance with UCI regulations, this team’s application has been forwarded to the UCI administration, so that the latter may assess the possibility of registering this team as a UCI Professional Continental Team"....Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:41:03 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Bradley-Wiggins-overcame-Mo-Farah-and-Andy-Murray-a207713http://blogs.bettor.com/Bradley-Wiggins-overcame-Mo-Farah-and-Andy-Murray-a207713Bradley Wiggins overcame Mo Farah and Andy Murray The 2012 season has definitely been too kind on Bradley Wiggins, collecting victories with both hands, or both legs as one must say. The racing season is already finished but the cyclist is not finished winning and is fully occupied receiving different awards for his achievements. His 2012 highlights include an overall victory at the Tour de France 2012, becoming the first ever British cyclist to occupy the top overall spot at the most prest...Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:49:51 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Chris-Anker-Sorensen-excited-to-ride-along-Alberto-Contador-a207681http://blogs.bettor.com/Chris-Anker-Sorensen-excited-to-ride-along-Alberto-Contador-a207681Chris Anker Sorensen thrilled to ride along Alberto Contador While Team Saxo-Tinkoff is still not certain of its World Tour status, Chris Anker Sorensen is really excited to ride along Alberto Contador at the Tour de France 2013. The team will receive an automatic invitation to the race if UCI grants it the World Tour status for 2013 however, if the team fails to impress UCI, it will have to rely on a wild-card entry to qualify for the event. Team Saxo-Tinkoff is currently in competition wi...Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:01:26 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Vasil-Kiryienka-signed-a-three-year-deal-with-Team-Sky-a207679http://blogs.bettor.com/Vasil-Kiryienka-signed-a-three-year-deal-with-Team-Sky-a207679Vasil Kiryienka signed a three year deal with Team Sky Vasil Kiryienka managed to secure his future after signing a three-year deal with the British outfit, Team Sky as announced by the team earlier this week calling him one of the most hardworking and versatile rider in the peloton. The 31-year-old represented several teams since his professional debut with Team OTC Doors back in 2006. He moved to Team Rietumu-Riga soon after his first appearance at the international scene and sp...Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:58:56 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Michael-Rogers-exit-not-connected-to-the-teams-anti-doping-policy%2c-Team-Sky-a207591http://blogs.bettor.com/Michael-Rogers-exit-not-connected-to-the-teams-anti-doping-policy%2c-Team-Sky-a207591Michael Rogers' exit not connected to the team’s anti-doping policy, Team Sky Michael Rogers’ exit from Team Sky gave birth to a lot of speculations and the rumour has it that, the Australian left the team because of its strict anti-doping policy. However, the British team denied all the allegations stating that the cyclist’s departure has nothing to do with his previous links with Dr Michele Ferrari. "Michael [Rogers] was interviewed at the October training camp, like all riders, and...Tue, 11 Dec 2012 09:44:40 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mathias-Frank-hopeful-to-mark-his-Tour-de-France-debut-next-season-a207571http://blogs.bettor.com/Mathias-Frank-hopeful-to-mark-his-Tour-de-France-debut-next-season-a207571Mathias Frank hopeful to mark his Tour de France debut next season Mathias Frank of Team BMC is optimistic to mark his Tour de France debut this year with Team BMC, which will give him an opportunity to ride along the 2011 winner of the race, Cadel Evans. Frank had a tough 2012 season and could not secure a single personal victory throughout the year as he hopes to find the right momentum earlier on to ensure his qualification for the 2013 edition of the French Grand Tour. “I'm ready to...Tue, 11 Dec 2012 09:07:45 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Katerina-Nash-stunned-Georgia-Gould-at-the-Trek-USGP-of-Cyclocross-Deschutes-Brewery-Cup-2012%2c-Elite-Winner-category-C-1-a207373http://blogs.bettor.com/Katerina-Nash-stunned-Georgia-Gould-at-the-Trek-USGP-of-Cyclocross-Deschutes-Brewery-Cup-2012%2c-Elite-Winner-category-C-1-a207373Katerina Nash stunned Georgia Gould at the Trek USGP of Cyclocross Deschutes Brewery Cup 2012, Elite Winner category C-1 Katerina manages to find her way to the top podium position during the Trek USGP of Cyclocross Deschutes Brewery Cup 2012, Elite Winner category. Team Luna Pro cyclist rode brilliantly throughout the event and was not challenged by any one, her teammate Georgia Gould was the only real competition she had to face during the race. She finished the race in a total time 46 mi...Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:33:33 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Its-two-in-a-row-for-Katerina-Nash-as-she-wins-the-Nash-takes-second-win-on-birthday-weekend-in-USGP-Oregon-a207357http://blogs.bettor.com/Its-two-in-a-row-for-Katerina-Nash-as-she-wins-the-Nash-takes-second-win-on-birthday-weekend-in-USGP-Oregon-a207357Its two in a row for Katerina Nash as she wins the Nash takes second win on birthday weekend in USGP Oregon Katerina Nash treated herself with a terrific victory on her 34th birthday in USGP Oregon after another one of her flawless performances. She overcame her teammate Georgia Gould with a lead of 13 seconds earlier on Saturday occupying the top podium position. It was a different day and Gould was thinking to switch podium places with Nash, but all her dreams were shattered as Nash stood t...Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:04:40 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Timothy-Johnson-wins-the-Trek-USGP-of-Cyclocross-Deschutes-Brewery-Cup-2012-C2-a207331http://blogs.bettor.com/Timothy-Johnson-wins-the-Trek-USGP-of-Cyclocross-Deschutes-Brewery-Cup-2012-C2-a207331Timothy Johnson wins the Trek USGP of Cyclocross Deschutes Brewery Cup 2012- C2 Timothy Johnson turned the tables around during the Trek USGP of Cyclocross Deschutes Brewery Cup this Sunday. He fell 1 second short during the Saturday race and had to settle for the second podium position after teammate Ryan Trebon secured the top position finishing just 1 second behind Trebon. Johnson took his revenge as he sailed across the finish-line in a competitive time of 1 hour,1 minute and 9 seconds,...Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:28:48 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Ryan-Trebon-overcame-Timothy-Jonson-after-a-photo-finish-a207330http://blogs.bettor.com/Ryan-Trebon-overcame-Timothy-Jonson-after-a-photo-finish-a207330Ryan Trebon overcame Timothy Jonson after a photo-finish Ryan Trebon manages to find his way to the top podium position during the Trek USGP of Cyclocross Deschutes Brewery Cup 2012. The cyclist missed out on the opportunity during the 2009 and 2010 editions of the race and settled for a second spot but it was different tales altogether, as he cruised pass the finish-line and was declared as the winner after a photo-finish. Trebon finished the race in a total time of 1 hour, 1 minute and 21...Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:28:13 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Lotto-Belisol-medically-fit-for-the-2013-season-a207242http://blogs.bettor.com/Team-Lotto-Belisol-medically-fit-for-the-2013-season-a207242Team Lotto Belisol medically fit for the 2013 season Team Lotto Belisol is medically fit for the season ahead after UCI tested the whole squad with its main focus on the cardiac issues. UCI has been testing the cycling teams since past ten years and Team Doctor Jan Mathieu stated that the tests are logical as it helps to prevent the heart related issues in the sport. Cyclists go through three different tests to secure their medical clearance certificate. All the three tests are ideally desi...Mon, 10 Dec 2012 07:18:08 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Peter-Sagans%2c-first-big-objective-will-be-Milan-San-Remo-2013-a207213http://blogs.bettor.com/Peter-Sagans%2c-first-big-objective-will-be-Milan-San-Remo-2013-a207213Peter Sagan’s, ‘first big objective will be Milan-San Remo’ 2013 Team Cannondale Pro Cycling is planning to target the 2013 classics with a heavy roster and will mostly rely on its fresh talent to do the trick. Peter Sagan’s peak form was evident during the current season and he is excited to continue his tremendous legs in the season ahead. The exit of Vincenzo Nibali has definitely faded the team’s strength however, with the likes of Elia Viviani and Moreno Moser riding alongside Peter Sa...Mon, 10 Dec 2012 07:03:04 GMT