Cycling
Armstrong and The Sunday Times reach £1m settlement
The Sunday Times newspaper has reached a settlement reportedly worth over £1 million with dope-cheat cyclist Lance Armstrong to recover damages from a libel settlement.
Grand Depart 2014 organiser appoints CEO
Organiser of next year’s Tour de France Grand Depart in Yorkshire, TdF 2014, has appointed Nicky Roche as its chief executive.
IOC denies cycling change for 2016 Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that the cycling events for the 2016 Rio Games will remain the same as in the 2012 London Olympics.
Swiss Cycling withdraws McQuaid support
Swiss Cycling has withdrawn its endorsement of Pat McQuaid, derailing his International Cycling Union (UCI) presidential re-election campaign.
UCI confirms no dope cheats found at Tour
The International Cycling Union (UCI)’s anti-doping manager Francesca Rossi has confirmed that no riders tested positive for doping at this year’s Tour de France.
Makarov threatens legal action against UCI
Russian Cycling Federation president Igor Makarov has threatened the International Cycling Union (UCI) with legal action if it changes the presidential candidate nomination process ahead of this year’s elections.
SweetSpot to run Tour of Britain until 2018
British Cycling has awarded SweetSpot the rights to organise the Tour of Britain through to 2018.
Swiss Cycling members sue against McQuaid backing
Members of Swiss Cycling have started legal proceedings against the federation’s endorsement of International Cycling Union (UCI) president Pat McQuaid.
Dope-cheat Zabel resigns from cycling council
Erik Zabel has resigned from the International Cycling Union (UCI)’s Professional Cycling Council following his admission to doping.
Cookson planning women’s Tour de France
International Cycling Union (UCI) presidential candidate Brian Cookson is planning a meeting with Tour de France owners Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) and leading female riders to explore the possibility of setting up a similar competition for women.
Grand Depart 2014 gets £10m UK boost
The UK government will provide £10 million worth of funding to help cover the cost of the 2014 Tour de France Grand Depart.
AOC calls for O’Grady to resign
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has called for the resignation of Stuart O'Grady from its athletes' commission, after the cyclist admitted to doping.
Cookson calls for new anti-doping approach
International Cycling Union (UCI) presidential candidate Brian Cookson has released a statement discussing how he would tackle doping in cycling and help re-establish the sport’s credibility.
SweetSpot launches new women’s cycling tour
Sports events and marketing company SweetSpot Group has launched a new elite women’s cycling tour that will see top female cyclists from around the world race against Great Britain’s female Olympic riders.
London’s Olympic velodrome to host Revolution Series
Face Partnership, organiser of cycling’s Revolution Series, has signed a three-year hosting deal with the London 2012 Olympics velodrome, Lee Valley VeloPark.
Sir Rodney Walker heads TDF 2014 body
Sports executive Sir Rodney Walker will head a new board co-ordinating the British opening stages of the 2014 Tour de France.
Cookson questions McQuaid’s manifesto
International Cycling Union (UCI) presidential candidate Brian Cookson has questioned whether current head Pat McQuaid can deliver on his re-election manifesto.
McQuaid launches presidential manifesto
International Cycling Union (UCI) president Pat McQuaid has launched his campaign to be re-elected to a third term.