Evans leaves Silence-Lotto (press release)
World champion Cadel Evans has decided to invoke the clause of the mutual agreement which provides him the possibility to ride the next seasons on behalf of another team. After five successful years, including two podium places in the Tour de France and the recent victory in Mendrisio, Cadel has decided to take advantage of [...]
Major Races – 2010 Season

Aug. 28-Sept. 19: Vuelta a España Aug. 30-Sept. 5: Tour of Missouri Sept. 10: Grand Prix de Quebec Sept. 12: Grand Prix de Montreal Sept. 18-19: U.S. Pro Championships (Greenville, SC) Sept. 29-Oct. 3: Road World Championships (Melbourne, Australia)
Columbia-HTC scores the most wins than any other ProTour team (Press Release)

For the second year running, the Columbia-HTC men’s squad has completed the road-racing season with more wins than any ProTour team. Starting with Mick Rogers’ [AUS] victory in the Australian National Time Trial Championships on January 8th and ending with Marco Pinotti’s [ITA] first place in the Citta di Stressa time trial in Italy on [...]
Team Type 1 Reveals 2010 Pro Men’s Roster (press release)

Team Type 1 will field a versatile roster sprinkled with international flavor and experience when it begins its third season as a men’s professional team in 2010. In 2009, Team Type 1 won 55 races, finished fourth in the National Racing Calendar (NRC) standings and captured the King of the Mountains title at five races, [...]
More transfer news, with a poll as well!!

I’ve got more top secret news to throw into the rider transfer rumor-mill mix. Rahsaan Bahati is going to announce news tomorrow regarding the formation of a new team. Currently I’m embroiled in some intense negotiations with Bahati for my signature on a pro contract for 2010. However, there are a few sticking points. Currently [...]
Correction-Johnson Wins and James Driscoll takes the USGP Lead (Press Release)
A historic Sunday wrapped up the fifth straight weekend with a win for the Cannondale/Cyclocrossworld.com’s team, this time at the second stop of the United States Gran Prix of Cyclocross series, the Derby City Cup in Louisville, Kentucky. To get complete coverage of the team, head to www.cannondale-cyclocrossworld.com.
Update – Transfer rumors

UPDATE I just had an email exchange with Tony Cruz of BMC and he confirmed he’s riding for Rock in 2010. Cruz is another rider with European experience and proved his worth in the 2005 Giro when he was a teammate to Paolo Savoldelli, that year’s overall winner. Since then he’s been the consummate teammate [...]
Post press-conference Tour of California musings

With the Amgen Tour of California press conference concluded I have a few quick observations. Moving the race to May looks to be a wise decision. The rain that the race has suffered with the past two years does nothing for the image of a “sunny California.” Yes, there is the gamble of competing against [...]
More Tour of California news

It didn’t take long for the Tour of California news to become official. Velonews has the map and stages posted. The huge boost is Armstrong’s participation. Now we wait to see if the Euros respond and send their marquee riders as well.
Unofficial Amgen Tour of California news

Until the official announcement later this morning this is what we know (or at least think we know) about 2010 Amgen Tour of California. The change in dates from February to May was an attempt to avoid the miserable weather that had plagued the race for the past two years. California is known world wide [...]













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