VeloNews (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
Liquigas is close to finalizing its line-up for next season, bringing on nine new riders for 2010. The top Italian ProTour team has added some young talent to its roster of established veterans, still anchored by the likes of Ivan Basso, Daniele Bennati, Roman Kreuziger, Vicenzo Nibali and Pranco Pellizotti. The top new names include Croatian Robert Kiserlovski and Italian neo-pro Elia Viviani, young...
cyclingnews.com (Free subscription) | 28/10/2009
Villumsen changes from Denmark to New Zealand Pellizotti to lead Liquigas' Giro d'Italia team? Sastre leans towards Giro d'Italia, Vuelta a España Bellis to return to Britain following crash Intxausti completes Euskaltel-Euskadi's 2010 roster Davide Viganò joins team Sky De Rosa-Stac Plastic names team roster French court upholds Schumacher suspension
cyclingnews.com (Free subscription) | 28/10/2009
Has Liquigas already selected Franco Pellizotti as its leader for the 2010 Giro d'Italia? Team Manager Roberto Amadio attended the route's presentation in Milano Saturday and determined it suits Pellizotti. "It's a Giro for Franco," Amadio told La Gazzetta dello Sport. "It's right that Pellizotti starts as leader at the Giro and at the Tour he will be available to help whoever rides...
Podium Cafe (Free subscription) | 24/10/2009
There you go, the Giro in all its glory. The stages... and on the flip the profiles and a few reactions. Stage 1, Saturday, May 8: Amsterdam, 8km ITT Stage 2, Sunday, May 9: Amsterdam - Utrecht, 209km Stage 3, Monday, May 10: Amsterdam - Middelburg, 209km [Tuesday, May 11: Rest/travel day] Stage 4, Wednesday, May 12: Savigliano - Cuneo, 32.5km TTT Stage 5: Thursday, May 13: Novara - Novi Ligure, 168km...
Podium Cafe (Free subscription) | 02/10/2009
Following up on my rest-of-the-season post, here's a bit more detailed info for this weekend's races. Mind you, the Circuit Franco-Belge will be ongoing, but a look at the roadbook doesn't show much in the way of cotes or bergs, so I will assume that the Tyler Farrar Show will simply keep playing. Which leaves the following menu items for your enjoyment... Memorial Cimurri , Saturday, Reggio Emiliana,...
Euro Peloton - Pro Cycling News (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
When Ivan Basso was serving his two year suspension for " attempted " blood doping, the Italian claimed that he would show everyone that his results prior to his suspension were legitimate. He talked about how much he was training and that when he came back he would be as dominant as he once was. His 2009 season though has been anything but dominant, as the former Giro d'Italia winner has...
cyclingnews.com (Free subscription) | 07/09/2009
Evans and Gerrans in Australia's long list for Worlds team Basso keeps Vuelta's golden dream alive Contador considers offers for 2010 Australia announces worlds long team Liquigas confirms Pellizotti and Chicchi in Missouri team Andy Schleck abandons Vuelta with stomach cramps Gavazzi renews with Lampre for two years Vande Velde hopes to finish a tough-luck season with a win
cyclingnews.com (Free subscription) | 06/09/2009
Italy's team Liquigas confirmed its team for the 2009 Tour of Missouri, starting tomorrow in St. Louis. It will bring Tour de France mountain man Franco Pellizotti and sprinter Francesco Chicchi. Italian Pellizotti won the Tour de France's polka-dot jersey of best climber in July, and won a stage and finished third overall at the Giro d'Italia in May. Italian Chicchi won the final stage of last year's...
www.cyclingfans.com (Free subscription) | 06/09/2009
Follow cyclingfans on Twitter and never miss a race. Cyclingfans.com: The #1 destination on the internet for live race coverage. The 2009 Tour of Missouri starts Monday and runs through September 13. As previously announced , there will be live streaming video online as well as some live and delayed television coverage . (details below) We will of course publish a complete Tour of Missouri Live Online...
cyclingnews.com (Free subscription) | 01/09/2009
The Liquigas-Doimo team confirmed Tuesday that 18 of its current riders will remain with the team for the 2010 season. Among those who are staying are Vincenzo Nibali and Roman Kreuziger, two of the teams young stars, as well many of the team's best riders. Confirmed with the team are: Valerio Agnoli, Ivan Basso, Daniele Bennati, Maciej Bodnar, Jacopo Guarnieri, Roman Kreuziger, Aliaksandr Kuchynski,...
Euro Peloton - Pro Cycling News (Free subscription) | 20/08/2009
The 2010 Tour of Missouri promises to be an exciting one, and many of cycling's top names have thrown their hats into the ring as participants in the seven day event. In addition to a strong American contingent led by 2008 defending champion Christian Vande Velde and his potent Garmin-Slipstream team, there are also a handful of elite Europeans confirmed as well. In addition to the regular American...
VeloNews (Free subscription) | 13/08/2009
The winner of the 2009 Tour de France mountain competition will start the Tour of Missouri next month. Team Liquigas has announced that Franco Pellizotti will be on its Missouri squad, as will Francesco Chicchi, who won the final stage of the 2008 race. “It is a great sign for the race to have the current King of the Mountain champion from the Tour de France and also a podium finisher from the...
cafevelo (Free subscription) | 07/08/2009
King of the mountains, Franco Pellizotti.
cyclingnews.com (Free subscription) | 07/08/2009
O'Grady, Fuglsang to lead Saxo Bank at Tour of Ireland Van Hummel returns at Profronde van Oostvoorne Steegmans to BBox Bouygues Telecom? Cavendish headlines Columbia's Tour of Missouri squad Cervélo's women lead team World rankings Veelers, Curvers and Wagner extend contracts with Skil-Shimano Ballan pads resume with Poland stage win Pellizotti and Nibali deny working with Ferrari
cyclingnews.com (Free subscription) | 06/08/2009
Franco Pellizotti and Vincenzo Nibali commenced anti-defamation action on Thursday after the publication of an article by Italian newspaper La Repubblica accusing the two riders of training with controversial Italian physician, Michele Ferrari prior to this year's Tour de France. Italian website Tuttobiciweb reported on Thursday that both Pellizotti and Nibali denied having worked with Ferrari, with...
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