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Contador King of Giro d'Italia 2011

2011-05-30T03:15:00.000-07:00

Alberto Contador managed to become the best diajang giro d'Italia 2011, the climber as well as specialist time trial racer from the Saxo-Bank SunGard accumulate lead at the GC to be the fastest to-3 in the final stage 21 Giro d'Italia 2011.

Degree Maglia Rosa Giro d'Italia 2011 is a second degree in grandtour Italy, after previously grasp Pink jersey Contador Giro d'Italia 2008.

Final stage of 21 stages Giro d'italia 2011 held in Milan, an ITT stage (individula time trial). Stage is a distance of 26km. Veteran British rider David Millar (Garmin-Cervelo) became the fastest with a record time of 30 minutes 13 seconds.
The second position was the fastest racer HTC-Highroad Alex Rasmussen of Denmark, with a difference of 7 seconds. Alberto Contador became the fastest-3 to 36 seconds adrift.

Contador did not spend all his ability at this final stage. At the first check point intermideate Contador became the fastest, but after knowing its rivals are unable melampoi gap of time in GC and ensure the safe hands of Pink jersey, Contador looked relaxed in the final stages to complete this current year.
Contador was adrift GC dipuncak 6 minutes more than the host driver Michele Scarphoni (Lampre-ISD), while the 2010 Vuelta winner Vincenzo Nibali was 46 seconds under Scarphoni.

Jersey point achieved Alberto Contador, mountain climbers jersey achieved veteran Italian Stefano Garzelli (Acqua & Sapone), White Jersey Roman Kreuziger (Astana). Astana also won awards as well as the best team in the Giro 2011.

Race grandtour next is the Tour de France 2011, which will be held in early July 2011. Race is the most eagerly awaited racing bicycle enthusiasts around the world. Big names GC Contender will compete again at the world's largest race.

Here are results of Giro d'Italia 2011 Stage 21 Individual Time Trial Final Milan 26km
1 David Millar (GBR) Team Garmin-Cervelo 0:30:13
2 Alex Rasmussen (Den) HTC-Highroad 0:00:07
3 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) 0:00:36 SunGard Saxo Bank
4 Richie Porte (Aus) 0:00:43 SunGard Saxo Bank
5 Yaroslav Popovych (Ukr) Team RadioShack 0:00:55
6 Jos Van Emden (Ned) Rabobank Cycling Team 0:01:02
7 Cameron Meyer (Aus) Team Garmin-Cervelo 0:01:04
8 Patrick Gretsch (Ger) 0:01:08 HTC-Highroad
9 Tiago Machado (Por) 0:01:12 RadioShack Team
10 Kanstantsin Sivtsov (BLR) HTC-Highroad 0:01:16

Final general classification
1 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) Saxo Bank SunGard 84:05:14
2 Michele Scarponi (Ita) Lampre - ISD 0:06:10
3 Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale 0:06:56
4 John Gadret (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale 0:10:04
5 Joaquim Rodríguez Oliver (Spa) 0:11:05 Team Katusha
6 Roman Kreuziger (CZE) 0:11:28 Astana Pro Team
7 José Rujano Guillen (Ven) 0:12:12 Androni Giocattoli
8 Denis Menchov (Rus) 0:12:18 Geox-TMC
9 Steven Kruijswijk (Ned) Rabobank Cycling Team 0:13:51
10 Kanstantsin Sivtsov (BLR) HTC-Highroad 0:14:10

Points classification
1 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) 202 pts SunGard Saxo Bank
2 Michele Scarponi (Ita) Lampre - ISD 122
3 Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale 121

Mountains classification
1 Stefano Garzelli (Ita) Acqua & Sapone 67 pts
2 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) 58 SunGard Saxo Bank
3 José Rujano Guillen (Ven) Androni Giocattoli 43

Best young rider classification
1 Roman Kreuziger (CZE) Pro Team Astana 84:16:42
2 Steven Kruijswijk (Ned) Rabobank Cycling Team 0:02:23
3 Peter Stetina (USA) Team Garmin-Cervelo 0:38:41

Teams' classification
1 Pro Team Astana 252:44:52
2 Movistar Team 0:10:00
3 AG2R La Mondiale 0:11:23

Diego Ulissi Grab Stage 17 Giro d'Italia 2011

2011-05-25T21:28:00.000-07:00

Diego Ulissi Lampre-ISD young rider managed to become the best in Stage 17 Giro d'Italia 2011. The 21-year-old driver managed to be the best after a sprint through a controversial penalty.

Stage 17 is mountain stage finish on the track but with a flat (horizontal). Start from Feltre to Tirano with a total mileage 230km. This stage makes a good opportunity for the Rounder to breakaway.

Total racers who perform approximately 11-rider breakaway, which include the HTC-Highroad drivers and riders garmin Kanstanstin Sivtsov Cervelo Christope Le Mevel.

Kanstantsin Sivtsov Belarus rider who was in position 12 GC to make the drivers in the top 10 GC worried about the respective positions. Kanstantsin Sivtsov and hold it to the Breakaway Group.

When the breakaway group was 6 minutes in front of the platoon, Liquigas troops began to worry about their position GC Contender Vicenzo Nibali. Squad Liquigas continue to increase the tempo of the platoon to secure a position Nibali who are in position 3 GC, closed to within 5 minutes behind Maglia Rosa Alberto Contador.

Breakaway successfully reach the finish line without overtaken platoon, Kanstantsin Sivtsov finally able to build up positions in the GC. HTC Rider is located at position 5 GC 9 minutes adrift of Alberto Contador.

Sprint Finish stage 17 in Tirano controversial re-colored, Diego Ulissi (Lampre) with a dodgy start fishing when the race still leaves sprint 700m before the finish. 3 racers started responding including the Italian national champion Giovanni Visconti (Farnese Vini - Neri Sottoli).

300 m before the finish Ulissi start doing sprints, Visconti tried to follow him, highly close Ulissi take the path with the path that led to drivers stuck Visconti. Controversy began when Visconti encourage Ulissi to take the sprint lane, Visconti finished ahead followed Ulissi and Pablo Lastras Garcia (Movistar).
Visconti actions that encourage Ulissi not justified by the race officer and sanctions by making Visconti 3rd place finish.
Ulissi (Lampre) was deeply pleased with the results he achieved, this is the 2nd year he became a pro racer.

Here are results of Giro d'Italia stage 17 Feltre - Tirano 230km
1 Diego Ulissi (Ita) Lampre - ISD 5:31:51
2 Pablo Lastras Garcia (Spa) Team Movistar
3 Giovanni Visconti (Ita) Vini Farnese - Neri Sottoli
January 4 Bakelants (Bel) Omega Pharma-Lotto 12:00:04
5 Fabio Taborre (Ita) Acqua & Sapone 0:00:08
6 Eduard Vorganov (Rus) Team Katusha
7 Hubert Dupont (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale
8 Jesús Hernandez Blazquez (Spa) Saxo Bank SunGard
9 Robert Kiserlovski (Cro) Pro Team Astana
10 Kanstantsin Sivtsov (BLR) HTC-Highroad 0:00:10

General classification after stage 17
1 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) Saxo Bank SunGard 68:18:27
2 Michele Scarponi (Ita) Lampre - ISD 0:04:58
3 Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale 0:05:45
4 John Gadret (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale 0:07:35
5 Kanstantsin Sivtsov (BLR) HTC-Highroad 0:09:12
6 José Rujano Guillen (Ven) 0:09:18 Androni Giocattoli
7 Ituralde Mikel Nieve (Spa) Euskaltel-Euskadi 0:09:22
8 Denis Menchov (Rus) 0:09:38 Geox-TMC
9 Roman Kreuziger (CZE) 0:09:47 Astana Pro Team
10 Joaquim Rodríguez Oliver (Spa) 0:10:25 Team Katusha

anyone can stop contador | Result Giro d"italia 2011 Stage 16

2011-05-25T02:16:00.000-07:00

Spanish climber Alberto Contador increasingly unstoppable, the rider with the nickname Espistolero back victory, becoming the fastest on Stage 16 Giro d'Italia 2011.

Stage 16 Giro d'Italia 2011 is the Individual Time Trial Stage with path length reaches 12.7km, start heading Nevegal Belluno, the interesting part of this stage is the Time Trial took place on the track is uphill.

After a fierce fight in the trilogy moutain stage 13, 14 and 15, riders get a rest day. Race back in Stage Time Trial.

Maglia Rosa Pink Jersey appear to remain attached in the hands of Contador. Impressive appearance distage 9 to Contador won Maglia Rosa, again repeated in stages 13.14 and 15. Stage Three of the mountain jersey Contender like Vicenzo Nibali, Michael Scarponi not able to keep skills Contador climber.

Not enough to show the ability tanjakannya in mountain stage, Contador again repeat distage Nevegal ITT Stage 16. Contador became the fastest with a record time of 28 minutes 55 seconds. The second position is achieved by rival Vincenzo Nibali 34 seconds adrift.

Veteran Italian rider Stefano Garzelli was 30 years old, he became the fastest to the jersey Contender began to take the start. Jose Rujano also featured a surprise by beating time Garzelli.

Runner-up Michael Scarphoni Overal Classification (Lampre), became the fastest-3 to 38 seconds adrift of Contador. Alberto Contador was only able to be the fastest of the 13 on the first check point, the record is far behind its rivals. But when the race entered the track Contador climbs back the lead and finish with the fastest time.

Some riders distage 16 appears wearing a black ribbon dilengan them, Vincenzo Nibali and Alberto Contador looks to give tribute to Xavier Tondo who was killed in an accident at his home, Xavier Tondo is a former racer Cervelo Test Team which is currently strengthening movi Star Team.

Results of Giro d'Italia 2011 Stage 16 Belluno - Nevegal 12.7km
1 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) 0:28:55 SunGard Saxo Bank
2 Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale 0:00:34
3 Michele Scarponi (Ita) Lampre - ISD 0:00:38
4 José Rujano Guillen (Ven) 0:00:39 Androni Giocattoli
5 Stefano Garzelli (Ita) Acqua & Sapone 0:00:46
6 Roman Kreuziger (CZE) 0:00:49 Astana Pro Team
7 Denis Menchov (Rus) 0:00:52 Geox-TMC
8 Marco Pinotti (Ita) HTC-Highroad 0:00:58
9 Branislau Samoilau (BLR) 0:00:59 Team Movistar
10 Vladimir Miholjevic (Cro) Acqua & Sapone 0:01:04

General classification after stage 16
1 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) Saxo Bank SunGard 62:43:37
2 Michele Scarponi (Ita) Lampre - ISD 0:04:58
3 Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale 0:05:45
4 John Gadret (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale 0:07:35
5 José Rujano Guillen (Ven) 0:09:18 Androni Giocattoli
6 Ituralde Mikel Nieve (Spa) Euskaltel-Euskadi 0:09:22
7 Denis Menchov (Rus) 0:09:38 Geox-TMC
8 Roman Kreuziger (CZE) 0:09:47 Astana Pro Team
9 Joaquim Rodríguez Oliver (Spa) 0:10:25 Team Katusha
10 Igor Anton Hernandez (Spa) Euskaltel-Euskadi 0:10:58

Euskatel-Euskadi rider Fight Back in Giro d'Italia 2011 Stage 15

2011-05-22T20:43:00.000-07:00

Inspired by victory achieved by captain Euskatel-Euskadi Igor Anton, on his way to conquer the summit of Monte Zoncolan stage 14, Mikel Nieve successfully provide a second win for Euskatel-Euskadi distage 15 Conegliano - Val di Fassa Gardeccia-229km.

While Saxo Bank-rider Alberto Contador SunGard, which is still able to maintain the Maglia Rosa Pink Jersey, third-place finish at the same time strengthen its position in Overal Classification, adrift more than 4 minutes with Lampre rider Michael Scarphoni-ISD.

Shown remarkable appearance Stefano Garzelli and Vincenzo Nibali, specifically for Garzelli, Italian veteran who has turned 30-year rampage in Val di Fassa climbs. Acqua & Sapone rider to complete a successful breakaway, Garzelli finished 2nd place behind Nieve (Euskatel-Euskadi) 1 minute 41 seconds adrift.

Garzelli leads the point Mountain Jersey with 62 points, can be ascertained Garzelli was the one who will reach Mountain giro d'italia Jersey this year.

Vicenzo Nibali who previously dietape 3 minutes adrift of Contador, have fallen in rank 3 GC with a gap of 5 minutes 11 seconds. After the Zoncolan Nibali manipulated Alberto Contador, this time Liquigas climber attempts to stage a sharp attack on the derivative 15, as known to a rider Vincenzo Nibali climber with riding skill diturunan extraordinary.

Usaha Nibali distage 15 akhirnya harus kandas, Scarphoni dan Contador mampu mengejarnya kembali ketika race kembali memasuki tanjakan.

Hari ini pembalap mendapatkan rest-day setelah menjalani tes trilogy mountain yang sangat berat, Stage 16 akan kembali dilajutkan pada hari selasa. Stage 16 merupakan etape individual time trial dengan rute tanjakan sejauh 12km dengan salah satu lintasan tanjakannya mencapai garadient 14%.

Race Result Giro d'Italia stag 15 Conegliano - Gardeccia-Val di Fassa 229km
1 Mikel Nieve Ituralde (Spa) Euskaltel-Euskadi 7:27:14
2 Stefano Garzelli (Ita) Acqua & Sapone 0:01:41
3 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) Saxo Bank Sungard 0:01:51
4 Michele Scarponi (Ita) Lampre - ISD 0:01:57
5 John Gadret (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale 0:02:28
6 José Rujano Guillen (Ven) Androni Giocattoli 0:02:35
7 Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale 0:03:34
8 Joaquím Rodríguez Oliver (Spa) Katusha Team
9 Roman Kreuziger (Cze) Pro Team Astana 0:04:01
10 Steven Kruijswijk (Ned) Rabobank Cycling Team 0:04:13

General classification after stage 15
1 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) Saxo Bank Sungard 62:14:42
2 Michele Scarponi (Ita) Lampre - ISD 0:04:20
3 Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale 0:05:11
4 John Gadret (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale 0:06:08
5 Mikel Nieve Ituralde (Spa) Euskaltel-Euskadi 0:07:03
6 José Rujano Guillen (Ven) Androni Giocattoli 0:08:39
7 Denis Menchov (Rus) Geox-TMC 0:08:46
8 Roman Kreuziger (Cze) Pro Team Astana 0:08:58
9 Joaquím Rodríguez Oliver (Spa) Katusha Team 0:09:20
10 David Arroyo Duran (Spa) Movistar Team 0:09:30

Points classification
1 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) Saxo Bank Sungard 133 pts
2 Michele Scarponi (Ita) Lampre - ISD 87
3 Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale 75

Mountains classification
1 Stefano Garzelli (Ita) Acqua & Sapone 62 pts
2 Mikel Nieve Ituralde (Spa) Euskaltel-Euskadi 39
3 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) Saxo Bank Sungard 38

Teams classification
1 Pro Team Astana 187:01:07
2 Movistar Team 0:03:40
3 AG2R La Mondiale 0:08:30

Cavendish BACK TO BE THE FASTEST | RESULT GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 12

2011-05-19T22:10:00.000-07:00

HTC Team Highroad Sprinter Mark Cavendish-second victory in 2011 Giro d'Italia stage 12 in the city of Ravenna.

Having previously at the first stage bearing the Cavendish feel Maglia Rosa Pink Jersey, then repeat with Cavendish won Stage 10 sprint through the perfect race.

Stage 12, which is a flat stage to finish in the city of Ravenna indeed belong to the Cavendish, but to be reckoned adalahnya dijajaran the new name before the sprinter is Davide Apollonio of Sky Team.

Although Apollonio only able to be placed 2nd behind the Cavendish, he still get an appreciation for being able to be in front of the Alle-Jet Compatriotnya Alessandro Petacchi (Lampre-ISD).

HTC distage victory is indeed feasible, because they continue to be in front of the platoon to pursue a breakaway group, without assistance from other team squad.
"The victory today is very important, my team had worked all day without any help at all from another squad and I want to thank them by giving the victory, no longer sprint dirace stage left, because I was very pleased with this victory." Cavendish said underlined the finish.

Alex Rasmussen and Mark Renshaw become leadman Cavendish this time, they were both really master the front row of the platoon, 200m before the finish Cavendish shot was overtaken again.

Maglia Rosa Pink Jersey is still in the hands Climber-Saxo Bank SunGard Alberto Contador, the stage - the next stage is a very severe stage known as "triloghy mountain. "

Stage 13.14 and 15 is very heavy mountain stage, Stage 13 finish ditanjakan Grossglockner category 1, stage 14 finish Monte Zoncolan ditanjakan category 1 and Stage 15 Gardeccia Val di Fassa re-finish ditanjakan category 1.

Jersey Contender will certainly fight for and defend Giro d'Italia Maglia Rosa 2011.
Result Giro d'Italia 2011 Stage 12
1 Mark Cavendish (GBr) HTC-Highroad 4:17:25
2 Davide Appollonio (Ita) Sky Procycling
3 Alessandro Petacchi (Ita) Lampre - ISD
4 Roberto Ferrari (Ita) Androni Giocattoli
5 Gerald Ciolek (Ger) Quickstep Cycling Team
6 Fabio Sabatini (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale
7 Manuel Belletti (Ita) Colnago - CSF Inox
8 Mirko Selvaggi (Ita) Vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team
9 Mark Renshaw (Aus) HTC-Highroad
10 Manuel Antonio Leal Cardoso (Por) Team RadioShack

General classification after stage 12
1 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) Saxo Bank Sungard 44:55:16
2 Kanstantsin Sivtsov (Blr) HTC-Highroad 0:00:59
3 Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale 0:01:21
4 Christophe Le Mevel (Fra) Team Garmin-Cervelo 0:01:28
5 Michele Scarponi (Ita) Lampre - ISD
6 David Arroyo Duran (Spa) Movistar Team 0:01:37
7 Roman Kreuziger (Cze) Pro Team Astana 0:01:41
8 Jose Rodolfo Serpa Perez (Col) Androni Giocattoli 0:01:47
9 Dario Cataldo (Ita) Quickstep Cycling Team 0:02:21
10 Matteo Carrara (Ita) Vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team

Points classification
1 Alessandro Petacchi (Ita) Lampre - ISD 96 pts
2 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) Saxo Bank Sungard 77
3 Mark Cavendish (GBr) HTC-Highroad 70

Teams classification
1 Pro Team Astana 134:10:05
2 Androni Giocattoli 0:00:15
3 Movistar Team 0:03:58

JOHN GADRET Grab GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 11 2011 | RESULTS GIRO D'ITALIA 2011 STAGE 11

2011-05-18T21:54:00.000-07:00

John Gadret AG2R La Mondiale rider, managed to become the best in advanced Giro d'Italia cycling stage 11. Mountain Stage medium climber successfully controlled by the French origin.

Start from Tortoreto toward Castelfidardo with a total mileage 142km, making mindle mountain stage this time is the stage which is quite heavy for the participants.
Finish the ramp Castelfidardo presenting these ditanjakankan sprint. John Gadret distage looked very strong this time, caught up with Daniel Moreno (Katusha) along with 11 other drivers who do breakaway.

200 meters before the finish John decided to do a sprint and finish with a perfect finish 2nd place is the Spanish climber from Kathusha Joaquin Rodriguez.

Christophe Le Mevel (Garmin-Cervelo) is one racer that looks very aggressive, several times tried to attack with purpose to snatch the Pink Jersey from Alberto Contador, both closed to within 1 minute 28 seconds at Overal Classification.

Saxo bank Contador to exploit the performance of Le Mevel chasing breakaway groups, with these results Maglia Rosa Pink Jersey is still safe in the hands of Alberto Contador Velasco.

Stage 12 continued giro d'italia 2011 is the stage of super-flat (horizontal) Castelfidardo - Ravenna 184km, constraints encountered is the possibility of cross wind because the wind will be blowing hard, the race took place on the banks of the sea.

Here are results of Giro d'Italia 2011 Stage 11
1 John Gadret (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale 3:33:11
2 Joaquim Rodríguez Oliver (Spa) Team Katusha
3 Giovanni Visconti (Ita) Vini Farnese - Neri Sottoli
4 Jose Rodolfo Serpa Perez (Col) Androni Giocattoli
5 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) Saxo Bank SunGard
6 Roman Kreuziger (CZE) Pro Team Astana
7 Dario Cataldo (Ita) Quickstep Cycling Team
8 Michele Scarponi (Ita) Lampre - ISD
9 Pablo Lastras Garcia (Spa) Team Movistar
10 Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale

General classification after stage 11
1 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) Saxo Bank SunGard 40:37:51
2 Kanstantsin Sivtsov (BLR) HTC-Highroad 0:00:59
3 Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale 0:01:21
4 Christophe Le Mevel (Fra) Team Garmin-Cervelo 0:01:28
5 Michele Scarponi (Ita) Lampre - ISD
6 David Arroyo Duran (Spa) 0:01:37 Team Movistar
7 Roman Kreuziger (CZE) 0:01:41 Astana Pro Team
8 Jose Rodolfo Serpa Perez (Col) 0:01:47 Androni Giocattoli
9 Dario Cataldo (Ita) Quickstep Cycling Team 0:02:21
10 Matteo Carrara (Ita) Vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team

Points classification
1 Alessandro Petacchi (Ita) Lampre - ISD 80 pts
2 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) 77 SunGard Saxo Bank
3 Christophe Le Mevel (Fra) Team Garmin-Cervelo 59

Teams' classification
1 Pro Team Astana 121:17:50
2 Androni Giocattoli 0:00:15
3 Movistar Team 0:03:58
4-TMC Geox 0:08:29

MARK Cavendish FINALLY DID IT TO BE THE LEADING | RESULT GIRO D'ITALIA 2011 STAGE 10

2011-05-18T00:26:00.000-07:00

The world's fastest sprinter Mark Cavendish, had proved himself still the fastest for the sprint race at the finish line, seteleh several times a stage flat giro d'italia rival Alessandro Petacchi belong, this time The Manx Man successfully defeating his rival with a win Stage 10 Giro d 'Italy 2011.

After getting a rest day today after a tough stage dietape mountain Etna, the drivers return to continue giro d'italia 2011. This time the stage is flat Stage 10, Start of Teramo Termoli menjunu with a total distance of 159km to be owned by HTC-Highroad sprinter Mark Cavendish.

Maglia Rosa Pink Jersey is still safe in the hands of Jersey Contender-Saxo Bank SunGard Alberto Contador, dilintasan competition which closed flat with a very tight race sprint occurred. Cavendish seems to be familiar with the style of Alle-Jet sprint Alessandro Petacchi. Cavendish utilize leadman from another team, when entering the 150m finish line Cavendish Petacchi stalking the rear wheels, it seems that this time he did not want to missed as the previous stage.

"I kept stalking Petacchi, I decided to stay behind, because I knew I could past it whenever I want, when entering the 150m finish line, I decided to start a sprint, and a satisfactory outcome today, " said Cavendish at the finish line.

Cavendish won easily distage kemenagan this time, Sprinter Movistar Jose Ventoso 2nd place finish, while Petacchi should finish 3rd place.

Giro d'italia 2011 entered Stage 11 which is a medium mountain stage, Tortoreto - Castelfidardo 142km. Finish ditanjakan Castelfidardo, competition between the climber will happen here again, the drivers who successfully make it well worth a breakaway distage taken into account.

the 'doping risk' of each rider at last year's Tour de France

2011-05-13T23:00:00.000-07:00

Cycling's governing body (UCI) admitted on Friday to drawing up a list in which it had estimated the 'doping risk' of each rider at last year's Tour de France but regretted the document had been leaked and thus made public.

French sports daily L'Equipe unveiled the doping suspicion index, in which riders are given a rating of suspicion scaling from 0: Not suspicious - to 10: Highly suspicious.

The UCI said the list is a working document helping to steer testing, not a list of riders who have done any wrongdoing.

"The document ... was meant for the UCI and independent observers of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). We will investigate to see how such a document has leaked," a UCI spokesman said on Friday.

The average index of the 198 riders from the 2010 Tour de France is 2.434.

The index is a summary from the riders biological passport's data and a blood test carried out on July 1, two days before the start of the Tour.

UCI president Pat McQuaid declined to further comment.

Riders reacted angrily.

Before the start of the seventh stage of the 2011 Giro d'Italia former Giro leader David Millar of Team Garmin-Cervelo commented "heads should roll" at the UCI for allowing the leak.

"It's shocking. I understand that that list should exist, that's what targeted testing is about," the Briton said.

"This list should never have been released. The UCI, some of their people should be fired for this. A major investigation should go on into what exactly they are doing with this model."

Other team officials were also angered.

"It's an abuse of trust and it seems that anybody can filter what they like and the price gets paid by the riders, not by the guy who does the leak," Garmin sports director Bingen Fernandez told reporters.

"If it's confidential, it has to stay confidential. If somebody in a bank revealed the equivalent sort of details about bank accounts, they'd be sacked."

Millar, who was suspended for two years in 2004 after admitting he took a banned performance-enhancing substance, said he had a rating of 4 out of 10.

"I understand I'm number four because of my misdemeanours in the past," he said.

"But this (list) just does not add up."

Briton Mark Cavendish reacted angrily on his Twitter feed.

"So there's a leaked 1-10 'suspicion' scale for all 2010 Tour De France riders. So now EVERYONE'S suspicious, but just HOW suspicious?!" he wrote.

Australian Robbie McEwen added on Twitter: "I'm all for catching cheats but draw the line at this sort of thing which could be based on 1 single wayward statistic. And who leaked it??"

Three-times Tour winner Alberto Contador, who is waiting for the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to rule on his positive test for the banned anabolic agent clenbuterol, will not make any comment, his spokesman said.

"It is greatly to the UCI's credit that they give themselves the means to fight against doping," Cofidis manager Eric Boyer commented.

Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme told reporters: "It's is an additional tool in the fight against doping. It is because cycling is a forerunner in the fight against doping that such a list exists.

"I would not like the word 'suspicion' to be associated with the sport just because, precisely, it's been fighting against doping."

BART DE CLERCQ GIVE SURPRISES IN GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE climbs 2011

2011-05-13T20:55:00.000-07:00

Omega Pharma Lotto rider Bart De Clercq, give a surprise distage Mountain Stage 7 giro d'italia 2011. Race as far as 110km and finish the ramp Santuario In Montevergine successfully completed the Belgian rider, while the Jersey Contender began to measure the strength of its competitors on the track the next hill.

Bart de Clercq do attack when the race entered the last minute finish. 8 kilometers before the finish of the climber begins to show his ability, Vincenzo Nibali, Scarponi, Contador, Kreuziger, Garzeli, and Rodriquez each other pairs of eyes each other. They seemed to be no plans to Maglia rosa distage seize mountain this time.

The Contender Jersey measures only the strength of this first mountain distage opponent, several times Contador and Nibali looks tired but apparently they are still able to keep their opponents.

De Clercq victory achieved at present for Wouter Weylandt who died tragically in stage 3. Weylandt a compatriot De Clercq. "This victory I give to Welandt and his family, is now a sad time for them" Reveal De Clercq at the finish line.

Maglia rosa still safe in the hands of Peiter Weening Rabobank rider, although it looks really bother to defend the advantage of time but the Dutch rider successfully defended the Pink jersey by just two seconds adrift of the drivers HTC-Highroad Kanstantsin Sivtsov.

Next Stage is Stage 8, the trajectory is in the travel quite a distance that is 217km. Start from Sapri towards Tropea, a stage flat, sprinter's time to return the show of force. Currently red jersey (point Jersey) is still safe in the hands of Lampre rider Alessandro Petacchi Alle-Jet.

Result Stage 7 Giro d’Italia 2011 Maddaloni – Montevergine di Mercogliano 110km
1 Bart De Clercq (Bel) Omega Pharma-Lotto 2:54:47
2 Michele Scarponi (Ita) Lampre – ISD
3 Roman Kreuziger (Cze) Pro Team Astana
4 Stefano Garzelli (Ita) Acqua & Sapone
5 Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale
6 Joaquím Rodríguez Oliver (Spa) Katusha Team
7 José Rujano Guillen (Ven) Androni Giocattoli
8 Dario Cataldo (Ita) Quickstep Cycling Team
9 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) Saxo Bank Sungard
10 Christophe Le Mevel (Fra) Team Garmin-Cervelo

General classification after stage 7
1 Pieter Weening (Ned) Rabobank Cycling Team 23:09:59
2 Kanstantsin Sivtsov (Blr) HTC-Highroad 0:00:02
3 Marco Pinotti (Ita) HTC-Highroad
4 Christophe Le Mevel (Fra) Team Garmin-Cervelo 0:00:05
5 Michele Scarponi (Ita) Lampre – ISD 0:00:14
6 Pablo Lastras Garcia (Spa) Movistar Team 0:00:22
7 Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale 0:00:24
8 Steven Kruijswijk (Ned) Rabobank Cycling Team 0:00:28
9 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) Saxo Bank Sungard 0:00:30
10 Jose Rodolfo Serpa Perez (Col) Androni Giocattoli 0:00:33

Contador Wins Vuelta Murcia 2011

2011-03-07T02:55:00.000-08:00

Alberto Contador won the 2011 Vuelta a Murcia / Tour of Murcia on Sunday in his second competition since avoiding a doping ban.

The three-time Tour de France champion defended the lead from Saturday's mountain stage by winning the 7.7-mile time trial in Murcia.

The Team Saxo Bank-SunGard rider finished with an overall time of 9 hours, 27 minutes, 18 seconds.

"I'm immensely happy about this victory," Contador commented after the finish and continued "It proves that I have been doing my preparations perfectly."

Contador added "More importantly, I'm really happy about being with this team. Everyone's really supportive and together we have the strength to conquer several more magnificent victories in the future."

"Alberto does a perfect time trial and simply underlines his great condition. The victory is a relief for him and for the team. His presence alone has an outstanding effect on our younger riders, Manuele and Jaroslaw who both did outstanding performances today," Team Saxo Bank-SunGard sports director Dan Frost commented after today's decisive time trial won by Contador.

Frenchman Jerome Coppel was 11 seconds behind for Team Saur Sojason, while Russia's Dennis Mechov, riding for Team Rabobank, was third at 17 seconds off the pace.

Contador had tested positive for clenbuterol but was later cleared of wrongdoing by the Spanish cycling federation. The International Cycling Union (UCI) said it will decide by March 24 whether to appeal the Spanish federation's decision.

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UCI Committed to Radio Ban

2011-03-03T21:08:00.000-08:00

UCI president Pat McQuaid says a ban on using radio communication during races will be implemented as planned after meeting with representatives from the professional teams' association.

McQuaid met a delegation from the AIGCP at UCI's headquarters in Aigle, Switzerland, in a bid to find a compromise on the issue.

The UCI says the discussion "took place in a calm and constructive atmosphere," but McQuaid "confirmed that the principle of progressively banning earpieces will go forward as planned."

The teams organized a protest last month at the Mallorca Challenge to show their opposition to the ban. The UCI says radio communication on the road distorts the nature of the sport, while most of the teams say the use of earpieces makes riders safer.

From the team here at Roadcycling.com and Roadcycling.mobi sounds a loud "Well done UCI". A radio ban will make pro cycling so much more exciting for viewers and readers worldwide. The riders must be treated as the humans they are and not be controlled by sports directors as if they were robots. Intelligent riders will support the radio ban.

CONTADOR IS SCARY STRONG

2011-02-28T00:15:00.000-08:00

Contador was with Saxo Bank-SunGard at the velodrome in Mallorca on Saturday morning to hone his time trial form. The Spaniard’s Danish teammate, Nicki Sørensen, is impressed all-round with the level Contador has shown in his first month with the team.

“I’ve never seen anyone ride as strongly in training as he does. Never. And I’ve been riding for a long time and together with a lot of good cyclists,” he says.

According to Sørensen, no other member of the team can compare with the Spaniard.

“He’s scary strong. In a class above all of us,” said the Dane, meaning that no one shoud fear for Contador’s form, even though the reigning Tour de France winner had to take an involuntary break from cycling because of his clenbuterol case.

“I have no fears about his form. Certainly not. I’ve never seen anything like it. I think it’ll be fun to ride for him in the big races.”

Alberto Contador DOPING CASE MAKING FINAL DEFENSE

2011-02-08T23:29:00.000-08:00

Saxo Bank, SunGard filed his final plea to overturn the ban on appearing one year to Alberto Contador, clenbuterol doping-related cases that experienced when competing in the event TDF 2010 when still defend Astana.

Results showed a positive doping test clenbuterol on the part of Contador, but the Spanish rider is doing a defense that that has occurred because of contaminated meat., "No fault or negligence" on his side.

Contador could miss the third title of the Tour de France and he really missed the race this year if a one-year suspension upheld then Contador still threatened not to appear. Standard doping penalty is a two-year ban, but the Spanish cycling federation chose to give one-year sentence.
"With a final defense document, we expect a change in the decision," said Contador Spain Spanish national radio on Monday night. "The rule that says athletes must demonstrate responsibility and negligence, and sanctions will be applied."
Clenbuterol was found in samples taken on July 21, 2010.

Traces of drugs were found in tests performed during the next three days, but the disciplinary committee dismissed the notion that Spain and they besikukuh these substances will be lost more than 3 days.

Contador defense document section, one of which is to take the case of French tennis player Richard Gasquet, who can avoid sanctions ban after proving he inadvertently swallowed the cocaine after kissing a woman at a nightclub.

All depends on the final decision is expected this weekend, but the final decision can be appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport by Contador, of the UCI or WADA.
"An athlete tested positive for clenbuterol in Mexico, where the clenbuterol used in cattle, but the meat contained in the European Union through a more complex control and illegal substances used to fatten livestock. Substance is not at all I have ever used and we can expect that there is due to contaminated meat, "said Contador.

Clenbuterol has been banned since 1996 and appears only once in 83 203 samples of animals tested by the European Union countries in 2008 and 2009, with zero positive cases in Spain of 19 431 samples analyzed.

Contador and SaxoBank-SunGard also asked the Spanish Cycling disciplinary committee to consider "the principle of equality" when taking samples of athletes.
Contador said he received messages of support from Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, who also struggled ever experienced a similar doping case in Italy.

"At first it was a nightmare, but now I can only feel disappointed," said Contador. "But I still have hope."

Garmin-Cervelo Start The Season With Great Result | Tour Down Under 2011

2011-01-23T05:23:00.000-08:00

Like Dejavu Santos Tour Down Under in 2010, Sky Team TDU repeat the last stage of 2011 with two sprinters finish recording the first and second ranked, Ben Swift is able to set aside the other sprinter Greg Henderson followed behind him.

Team Work is perfectly exhibited the Sky Team rider finished ahead of Stage 6 TDU 2011 which took place in the city of Adelaide. Sky Train rate, maybe it's the right expression for the team work that they do today.

Simon Gerrans, Michael Rogers, Mathew Hayman and Geraint Thomas, shoulder to shoulder in front of the platoon, sky Swift and Henderson led the team to a perfect sprint position.

Sky Team in Stage 6 times this does not hold menurus in front of a platoon, British troops are not desperately looking for time bonuses which the HTC-Highroad more trying to win every sprint points.
Matt Goss (HTC-Highroad) all-out to minimize the gap of time with Cameron Meyer is only 8 seconds adrift in the race for the fight to award Klasemen.dalam Jersey as a whole.

Cameron Meyer is able to survive until the end of the race, although only 2 seconds adrift of Matt Goss. Ochre jersey Tour Down Under in 2011 remains the property of the 23 Australian rider. Achievements Meyer is the perfect beginning for Garmin-Cervelo in the 2011 season. Matt White Garmin manager-Cervelo-confessed optimist to race the next race of the season.

Here are results of the Stage 6 Tour Down Under 2011, Adelaide 90km
1 Ben Swift (GBR) 1:53:47 Sky Procycling
2 Greg Henderson (NZl) Sky Procycling
3 Matthew Goss (Aus) HTC-Highroad
4 Robbie McEwen (Aus) Team Radio Shack
5 Juan José Haedo (Arg) Saxo Bank SunGard
6 Allan Davis (Aus) Astana
7 André Greipel (Ger) Omega Pharma-Lotto
8 Romain Feillu (Fra) Vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team
9 Davide Vigano (Ita) Leopard Trek
10 Jonathan Cantwell (Aus) UNI SA - Australia
Final General Classification Tour Down Under 2011
1 Cameron Meyer (Aus) Team Garmin-Cervelo 17:54:27
2 Matthew Goss (Aus) 0:00:02 HTC-Highroad
3 Ben Swift (GBR) 0:00:08 Sky Procycling
4 Michael Matthews (Aus) Rabobank Cycling Team 0:00:09
5 Laurens ten Dam (Ned) Rabobank Cycling Team 0:00:10
6 Francisco Ventoso (Spa) 0:00:17 Team Movistar
7 André Greipel (Ger) 0:00:26 Omega Pharma-Lotto
8 Blel Kadri (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale
9 Allan Davis (Aus) Astana 00:00:27
10 Luke Roberts (Aus) UNI SA - Australia 0:00:28

STAGE 5 Rider From MOVIESTAR LEADING TOUR DOWN UNDER 2011

2011-01-23T01:09:00.000-08:00

Team Movistar, although categorized debutant team pro tour arena, it does not make the drivers shriveled to carve in these achievement. Francisco Ventoso succeeded in becoming the best distage 5 TDU 2011, which occurred in McLaren Vale - Willunga with a total distance of 131km.

Team Movistar did not play his troops prepare for their new season, 2 days earlier in San Luis Argentina they also managed to make the bike racing world into account. Ventoso this time make open the eyes of the great sprinter, that many talented young drivers in the 2011 season.

Ventoso managed to beat Michael Matthews (Rabobank) and Matt Goss (HTC-Highroad) both finished in place of the 2nd and 3rd.

Garmin young rider Cameron Meyer-Cervelo previously successful in the breakaway, managed to keep jersey standings. Meyer finished ranked 13th, Meyer was still able to maintain jersey standings with 8 seconds adrift of Matt Goss (HTC-Highroad).
Tour Down Under 2011, leaving a live stage. Jersey scramble competition standings are still very open. Meyer with the Garmin-Cervelo will certainly maintain Jerseynya to become champion in TDU 2011.

Stage 6 to determine who is the best in TDU 2011, Garmin-Cervelo with Cameron Meyer or Matt Goss with HTC-Highroad. Will possibly occur surprises from other drivers.
Stage 6 is only a distance of 90km around the city of Adelaide, the super flat trajectory.
Meyer just need to stick to its closest competitors to maintain Standings Jersey.

Here are results of the Tour Down Under 2011 Stage 5 McLaren Vale - Willunga 131km
1 Francisco Ventoso (Spa) 3:06:10 Team Movistar
2 Michael Matthews (Aus) Rabobank Cycling Team
3 Matthew Goss (Aus) HTC-Highroad
4 Jose Joaquin Rojas (Spa) Team Movistar
5 Luke Roberts (Aus) UNI SA - Australia
6 Robbie Hunter (RSA) Team Radio Shack
7 Blel Kadri (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale
8 Alessandro Ballan (Ita) BMC Racing Team
9 Ben Hermans (Bel) Team Radio Shack
10 Ben Swift (GBR) Sky Procycling
11 Sergey Lagutin (Uzb) Vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team
12 Allan Davis (Aus) Astana
13 Cameron Meyer (Aus) Team Garmin-Cervelo

General Classification Tour Down Under 2011 After Stage 5
1 Cameron Meyer (Aus) Team Garmin-Cervelo 16:00:40
2 Matthew Goss (Aus) 0:00:08 HTC-Highroad
3 Laurens ten Dam (Ned) Rabobank Cycling Team 0:00:10
4 Michael Matthews (Aus) Rabobank Cycling Team 0:00:12
5 Francisco Ventoso (Spa) 0:00:17 Team Movistar
6 Ben Swift (GBR) 0:00:18 Sky Procycling
7 Blel Kadri (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale 0:00:26
8 André Greipel (Ger) 0:00:27 Omega Pharma-Lotto
9 Allan Davis (Aus) Astana 12:00:28
10 Luke Roberts (Aus) UNI SA - Australia

Cameron Meyer, THE YOUNG BACK IN TOUR DOWN UNDER STAGE 4

2011-01-21T20:56:00.000-08:00

2011 Tour Down Under stage 4 again reap a surprise, the young Australian rider Cameron Meyer (Garmin-Cervelo), managed to become the best in stage 4th which took place in Norwood - Strathalbyn with 124km mileage.

Cameron Meyer, a world champion and winner of the Australian National Track time trial. This time the young man 23 years are able to show himself not only astute dilintasan track or stage time trial, but was able to compete in the race with the track rolling.
Though had had an accident two days ago in Mannum, Meyer did breakaway typing still leaves a 80km race.

Four drivers who do break those able to survive until the finish line, close to the finish ahead Meyer followed by Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team), Laurens ten Dam (Rabobank Cycling Team) and Matthew Wilson (Garmin-Cervelo).

With these results, Meyer entitled to Jersey Standings and shift the position of Matt Goss with 12 seconds adrift. Tour Down Under Stage 2 lives left, the position is difficult for the sprinters to win the Jersey standings, certainly Meyer and Garmin-
Cervelo trying to stay ahead platoon dietape entourage-the next stage.

Here Results 2011 Tour Down Under Stage 4 Norwood - Strathalbyn 124km
1 Cameron Meyer (Aus) Team Garmin-Cervelo 2:57:55
2 Thomas De Gendt (Bel) Vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team
3 Laurens ten Dam (Ned) Rabobank Cycling Team 0:00:03
4 Matthew Wilson (Aus) Team Garmin-Cervelo 0:00:10
5 Matthew Goss (Aus) 0:00:24 HTC-Highroad
6 Jose Joaquin Rojas (Spa) Team Movistar
7 Ben Swift (GBR) Sky Procycling
8 Jurgen Roelandts (Bel) Omega Pharma-Lotto
9 Nikolay Trusov (Rus) Team Katusha
10 Romain Feillu (Fra) Vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team

General Classification Tour Down Under 2011 After Stage 4
1 Cameron Meyer (Aus) Team Garmin-Cervelo 12:54:30
2 Laurens ten Dam (Ned) Rabobank Cycling Team 0:00:10
3 Matthew Goss (Aus) 0:00:12 HTC-Highroad
4 Robbie McEwen (Aus) Team Radio Shack 0:00:15
5 André Greipel (Ger) 0:00:16 Omega Pharma-Lotto
6 Michael Matthews (Aus) Rabobank Cycling Team 0:00:18
7 Ben Swift (GBR) Sky Procycling
8 Blel Kadri (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale 0:00:26
9 Francisco Ventoso (Spa) 0:00:27 Team Movistar
10 Allan Davis (Aus) Astana 00:00:28

RABOBANK sprinter GIVE SURPRISES IN TOUR DOWN UNDER STAGE 3 2011

2011-01-21T20:52:00.000-08:00

Michael Matthews, Australian sprinter from Rabobank team won a brilliant victory in stage 3 Tour Down Under 2011. Rabobank sprinter was surprisingly managed to get rid of big names such as sprinters, Andre Greipel, Matt Goss and Simon Gerrans.

Michael Matthews is the UCI U-23 road race world champ in 2010.
The Rabobank rider 20 years young was successfully set aside André Greipel and compatriot Matthew Goss is in progress etape3 a mild incline finish, Michael Matthews seemed to know very well that other sprinter confirmed difficulties with the uphill sprint track.

"It's one of the most difficult race in TDU this year so it is a good result for me and thanks to my team," Matthews said after the finish.
"With about a kilometer to the finish ahead, I feel quite able to run ahead and I looked around and there are only a few runners there. I am a little worried about Goss because he was very quick. "

Peak re-classification change, after Robbie McEwen (Radio Shack) previously entitled Standings Jersey, Jersey must be willing to re-submit it to Matt Goss (HTC-Highroad).

Here are results of Stage 3 Tour Down Under 2011 Unley - Stirling 129km
1 Michael Matthews (Aus) Rabobank Cycling Team 3:11:47
2 André Greipel (Ger) Omega Pharma-Lotto
3 Matthew Goss (Aus) HTC-Highroad
4 Simon Gerrans (Aus), Sky Procycling
5 Luke Roberts (Aus) UNI SA - Australia
6 Francisco Ventoso (Spa) Team Movistar
7 Gorka Izagirre (Spa) Euskaltel-Euskadi
8 Allan Davis (Aus) Astana
9 Blel Kadri (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale
10 Simone Ponzi (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale
General Classification Tour Down Under 2011 After Stage 3
1 Matthew Goss (Aus) 9:56:25 HTC-Highroad
2 André Greipel (Ger) 0:00:02 Omega Pharma-Lotto
3 Robbie McEwen (Aus) Team Radio Shack 0:00:04
4 Michael Matthews (Aus) Rabobank Cycling Team
5 Ben Swift (GBR) Sky Procycling
6 Allan Davis (Aus) Astana 12:00:14
7 Francisco Ventoso (Spa) Team Movistar
8 Manuele Mori (Ita) Lampre - ISD
9 Alessandro Ballan (Ita) BMC Racing Team
10 Greg Henderson (NZl) Sky Procycling

BEN SWIFT Champion Stage 2, McEwen LEAD CLASSIFICATION

2011-01-19T07:26:00.000-08:00

Ben Swift (Sky Team) finally won the biggest victory of his career, the young British driver showed his strength by successfully leading the finish Stage 2 TDU 2011, followed by sprinter Robbie McEwen aging Radio Shack, which seized Standings Jersey.

Number of the sprinter who had an accident at the end of the race to make the Swift is able to eliminate the other sprinters were still in front of the peloton.

Sprinter HTC-Highroad Matthew Goss and Mark Cavendish suffered severe accidents, even rumored to Mark Cavendish, the Manx Man must get small stitches.

Matt Goss took to rank second in the overall classification.
Number of racer who tries to break away including; Yuriy Kristof (Ag2R), David Tanner (Saxo Bank) and Mitchell Docker (UniSA), they were able to leave the platoon up to 4:20 minutes.
Breakaway was successfully pursued by Luke Roberts (UniSA) and BMC's Tim Roe and Simon Zahner.

With the rest of the race as far as 31 km, Tim Roe tried to attack left the troupe, but at 5 kilometers before the finish, he successfully overtaken by a platoon.

Robbie McEwen did a sprint when the finish line, leaving only 300 yards, but Ben Swift got through it and seize the stage winner.

Here are results of Stage 2 Tour Down Under 2011 Tailem Bend - Mannum 146km
1 Ben Swift (GBR) 3:27:44 Sky Procycling
2 Robbie McEwen (Aus) Team Radio Shack
3 Graeme Brown (Aus) Rabobank Cycling Team
4 Romain Feillu (Fra) Vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team
5 Jurgen Roelandts (Bel) Omega Pharma-Lotto
6 Francesco Chicchi (Ita) Quick Step Team Cycling
7 Michael Matthews (Aus) Rabobank Cycling Team
8 Denis Galimzyanov (Rus) Team Katusha
9 Francisco Ventoso (Spa) Team Movistar
10 Allan Davis (Aus) Astana

General Classification Tour Down Under 2011 after Stage 2
1 Robbie McEwen (Aus) Team Radio Shack 6:44:42
2 Matthew Goss (Aus) HTC-Highroad
3 Ben Swift (GBR) Sky Procycling
4 André Greipel (Ger) 0:00:04 Omega Pharma-Lotto
5 Mitchell Docker (Aus) UNI SA - Australia
6 Graeme Brown (Aus) Rabobank Cycling Team 0:00:06
7 David Tanner (Aus) Saxo Bank SunGard
8 Perget Mathieu (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale 0:00:07
9 Miguel Minguez (Spa) Euskaltel-Euskadi
10 Simon Zahner (Swi) BMC Racing Team

Floyd Landis FINALLY BACK FROM professional cycling

2011-01-19T07:21:00.000-08:00

Floyd Landis, the driver who is more known for his doping case, ultimately decided to retire from professional racing. Landis said the battle to improve the image of himself in a professional bike race is "not his fight".

Landis told ESPN on Monday night that he had
spend approximately five years to improve the image of himself, until he felt more harm than the positive results of the effort.

Floyd Landis became the champion of the Tour de France in 2006, but then the prestigious title on the pro bike racing in the off, because he tested positive for synthetic testosterone doping.

Landis later admitted using illicit drugs has increased the performance, the case is not over just like that. Landis linking these cases that hit him with former teammate at U.S. Postal, Lance Armstrong.

Landis continues to fight the doping case, despite appearing to get a ban from the UCI pro dibalap bike, he still insists that the co-rekanya at U.S. Postal, including Lance Armstrong has also been using drugs for doping.

Case Progress Lance vs Landis continue to roll, until now Lance still continue to check the mentioned case.

Lance Armstrong, competing in the Tour Down Under 2011 in Australia, still denied everything that was said Landis. He also declined to comment on Landis retired from pro bike racing and more focus on the race stage 1 TDU 2011.
Landis also said on ESPN that "I do not want the results to be bitter," adds Landis and concludes "I believe this exercise can not be repaired, but it's not my job, and it was not against me."

Matt Goss Successfully Beat Greipel | Tour Down Under 2011 Stage 1 Result

2011-01-18T03:12:00.000-08:00

Matt Goss, drivers htc-Highroad back show off, after the Stage 0 which is intended for the Cancer Council Classic itself succeeded the forefront, this time in Stage 1 Tour Down Under 2011th Goss succeeded pecundangi former colleague of his team, lead man Greipel lottery.

Goss managed to beat André Greipel (Omega Pharma-Lotto) and Australian sprinter Robbie McEwen geeks (RadioShack) at the finish dirace who travel 138km from Mawson Lakes to the Barossa Valley.

Break Away also color the early races of this 2011 TDU, Simon Clarke (Astana), Mathieu Perget (Ag2R-La Mondiale), Mitchell Docker (UniSA-Australia), and Jon Izaguirre Miguel Minguez (Euskaltel-Euskadi).

Jon Izaguirre (Euskaltel-Euskadi) is the most aggressive drivers dirace this time, he was the last person who managed to survive dibreakaway before being overtaken by a pelotoo in 20km last.

HTC-Highroad, Sky Team, Garmin, Cervélo and Omega Pharma-Lotto tried merengsek platoon forward to set the tempo and give the best position for their sprinter.

Mark Renshaw (HTC) is successfully delivered in front of the platoon HTC troops and quits with the sweet by Matt Goss. For a while Goss was dipuncak classification of Greipel 4 seconds adrift.

Here are results of the Tour Down Under 2011 Mawson Lakes - Angaston 138km
1 Matthew Goss (Aus) 3:17:08 HTC-Highroad
Two André Greipel (Ger) Omega Pharma-Lotto
3 Robbie McEwen (Aus) Team Radio Shack
4 Chris Sutton (Aus), Sky Procycling
5 Elia Viviani (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale
6 Romain Feillu (Fra) Vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team
7 Alessandro Ballan (Ita's) BMC Racing Team
8 Iñaki tions (Spa) Euskaltel-Euskadi
9 Jose Joaquin Rojas (Spa) Team Movistar
10 Greg Henderson (NZl) Sky Procycling

General Classification after Stage 1 Tour Down Under 2011
1 Matthew Goss (Aus) 3:16:58 HTC-Highroad
2 Andre Greipel (Ger) Omega Pharma-Lotto 00:00:04
3 Robbie McEwen (Aus) Team Radio Shack 0:00:06

UCI Denied Pegasus Sport Cycling Team Pro Continental Licence

2010-12-22T07:54:00.000-08:00

International Cycling Union (UCI) today announced that Pegasus Sports Cycling Team certainly did not get the UCI Professional Continental license to racing season 2011.

Pegasus team status is doubtful because of financial problems, this happens because the main sponsor of the retreat team approached the delivery of license pro continental team.
Pegasus still trying to find other funding sources to compete for pegasus diajang pro tour next season.

We were very surprised and disappointed that the license was denied, "Chris White, CEO of Pegasus comment.

"The team had already prepared for the 2011 season and we work very hard after a significant reduction in funding. We are looking for short-term solution "continued White.

Pegasus Sports Cycling is not a small team, in it there are some riders who had to strengthen some pro team, including the Robie McEwen, who previously in Katusha (Russia).
McEwen is a cycling legend, this Australian sprinter from winning two Tour de France Green Jersey, according to ninemsn, this time Robbie possibility of seeking alternative new team, he was still eager to continue competing in protour.

Alberto Contador Should Get Maximum Ban if He Doped

2010-12-17T18:09:00.000-08:00

Pro road cyclist Alberto Contador and track athletes involved in Operation Galgo should receive maximum bans if they are found guilty of doping, Spanish Olympic Committee president Alejandro Blanco said Thursday.

Contador is facing a two-year ban and being stripped of his third Tour de France title after failing a doping test during this year's Tour de France. Fourteen people are implicated in Galgo, including world steeplechase champion Marta Dominguez.

"In the case of Contador and any other athletes - maximum sanction when we know" if they are guilty, Blanco said in an interview and added "When it's proven an athlete has doped, there is no debate - authorities need to act."

While all results are usually annulled and prize money can be paid back with a doping sanction, Blanco was also open to the suggestion that Spanish athletes pay back grants earned from the state to assist in training.

"If they are shown to be guilty then there's no debate, they have to return everything," Blanco said from COE's Madrid headquarters. "Take away the grant and, even, try to make them pay back the money."

Despite backing Contador after news of his failed test, Blanco dismissed any notion the Spanish cyclist would get preferential treatment after the cycling federation's president also came out in support. Contador tested positive for clenbuterol, which he has blamed on contaminated meat.

"Until it is proven that an athlete has doped, you can't criticize the athlete," Blanco said. "There is not a single doubt over the ability of our disciplinary committees in any Spanish federation. They respect the rules in that sense, so people can rest assured."

Blanco was concerned over the fallout of Galgo, a Spanish Civil Guard investigation, which has divided Spanish track and field and accused Dominguez of being a supplier of performance-enhancing drugs. But he didn't expect recent scandals to affect the country's sports image as it considers bids to host the 2020 or 2024 Games.

Madrid lost to London for 2012 and Rio de Janeiro for 2016. Barcelona and Zaragoza are considering bids for the 2022 Winter Games.

Blanco insisted Spain was at the forefront of the battle on doping.

"Nobody fights against doping more than Spain does," he said.

Team Pegasus Loses Financial Backing and Pro Continental

2010-12-17T18:07:00.000-08:00

Pegasus Sports, the company behind the pro cycling Team Pegasus, earlier today reported that it has been notified by its principal financial backer of the fact that financial support for the Pegasus Sports Professional Cycling project has been retracted.

As a result of these changed circumstances, Team Pegasus was not granted a Professional Continental license by the UCI Licensing Commission as expected last Friday. The UCI Licensing Commission has, however, granted Pegasus Sports and its licence application an extension until Wednesday, December 15, 2010.

According to a team spokesman, Pegasus Sports is currently working with a number of parties to secure the necessary funding to guarantee the project's future and ensure that the UCI's requirements for a Professional Continental license are met in accordance with the UCI's revised timeline.

"The current reports by some media outlets that the team has [already] folded are not correct," Pegasus Sports CEO Chris White commented.

"I have not spoken to any of these media outlets and what is being currently reported is false and most detrimental to a very exciting project. All people associated with the Team [Pegasus] are aware of the true circumstances and we continue to work towards meeting the UCI deadline," White concluded.

UCI PRESIDENT PAT MCQUAID REQUESTED ADDITIONAL PENALTY FOR DOPING CASES EPO

2010-12-13T18:58:00.000-08:00

Pat McQuaid, UCI president has a desire to reform sanctions for the use of EPO in sport cycling racing, he insisted that cycling is the cleanest sport.

Pat McQuaid told the French newspaper L'Equipe of France on Monday that he supports doubling suspend riders who test positive for EPO.
The sentence which was originally only two years was extended to four years. Pat

McQuaid also commented on the development of case-SunGard Clenbuterol SaxoBank rider Alberto Contador, Alberto Contador's doping case of doping will not be completed until later this year

"Personally, I support the addition of the suspension for the rider who violate the rules of EPO," said McQuaid, "There should be a four-year ban for those who are using EPO."

"We will soon propose and invite all national cycling federations of each country, to participate and support my proposal."

Spanish cycling federation was asked to determine whether Contador will get the sanctions suspended for two years after a positive test clenbuterol at the Tour de France this year. Contador, winner of the Tour three times, blamed contaminated meat, to test positive.

"At the end of August, together with WADA, we provide Contador a chance to explain the case based version of the Contador," said McQuaid. "Twenty-four hours later, he says it is because of clenbuterol-contaminated meat and then we ask experts to conduct studies to see whether her version credible. There will be no decision before the end of this year. "

"We must make a distinction between mild and severe cases," McQuaid said. "EPO is a serious case, which should be a four-year ban, Ventolin, for example, can be six or nine months .."

In the claims that cycling is the cleanest sport of all sports, McQuaid said that most riders do not use illicit substances to enhance capabilities.

CHRISTINA WATCHES SELECT Rasmussen AS LEADER

2010-12-10T22:00:00.000-08:00

Still Remember the deadly duel TDF 2007?, Alberto Contador who is still fighting his Danish rider Michael Rasmussen. Although Rasmussen finally had to get out of the race while still wearing the Yellow Jersey.

The Chicken nicknamed the Danish climber, expelled from the race TDF 2007 and removed from the Rabobank team, because he was absent from the examination of doping at the event before the TDF 2007.

After getting the ban appeared almost 2 years, Rasmussen career nearly drowned. Drivers with spealisasi climbs back into the arena of professional racing early in 2010 with the strengthening of Italian cycling team Miche Silver Cross, which is a grade Continental cycling team.

Saxo Bank, SunGard, Bjarne Riis was even rumored to be interested in recruiting the Danish climber as an escort Contador, but denied all these rumors, Bjarne Riis.
This time Rasmussen re-emerged, Christina Hembo owner and designer Christina Watches recruit and select Rasmussen as the core driver bentukannya team. Christina Hembo claims to have paid off at UCI for a permit / license as CONTINENTAL PRO TEAM.

With status as a Pro Continental then Rasmussen to appear again in the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a Espana, although still have the invitation from the organizers.