http://www.mail.com/in-en/subjects/19580-mens-cycling.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/subjects/19580-mens-cycling.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2159806-ap-interview-wiggins-will-strong-2014.html PARIS (AP) — The director of the Tour de France expects Bradley Wiggins to come roaring back in 2014 after not defending his crown in this year's race that starts in just over a week. "I think he'll have his motivation back and be back," Christian Prudhomme said in an interview Tuesday in his Paris office. Elite athletes, he noted, "can fall very low but ... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:36:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2159806-ap-interview-wiggins-will-strong-2014.html 2013-06-18T18:36:50Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2156758-report-doping-was-widespread-dutch-cyclists.html THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An independent commission that investigated doping by Dutch cyclists and their teams recommended Monday that the responsibility for testing and sanctioning riders be taken away from the International Cycling Union to prevent the appearance of a conflict of interest. The commission's report concluded that doping was endemic am... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:00:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2156758-report-doping-was-widespread-dutch-cyclists.html 2013-06-17T14:00:48Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2153964-cycling-ireland-votes-endorsing-mcquaid.html DUBLIN (AP) — Pat McQuaid's chances of winning a third term as president of the International Cycling Union were hit when he failed to secure the nomination of his own national body on Saturday. Cycling Ireland voted 91-74 against endorsing McQuaid at an hour-long extraordinary general meeting in Dublin, leaving the Irishman to rely on his much-criticized... Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:29:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2153964-cycling-ireland-votes-endorsing-mcquaid.html 2013-06-15T17:29:43Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2144520-french-anti-doping-agency-ready-tour-de-france.html PARIS (AP) — The French Anti-Doping Agency hopes it will have the support of cycling's governing body to store blood and urine samples from Tour de France riders for eight years. Bruno Genevois, the head of French agency AFLD, said Tuesday the budget for doping tests at the upcoming Tour is "at least as much as for last year." He said Tour organizers hav... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:00:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2144520-french-anti-doping-agency-ready-tour-de-france.html 2013-06-11T18:00:17Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2140176-bauke-mollema-wins-stage-2-tour-switzerland.html CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Bauke Mollema of the Netherlands surged up a rain-soaked final climb to win the second stage on Sunday at the Tour of Switzerland, and Australian rider Cameron Meyer retained the overall lead. Mollema passed Ryder Hesjedal of Canada with about 400 meters (yards) left in the ski resort of Crans-Montana. "From that moment I... Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:26:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2140176-bauke-mollema-wins-stage-2-tour-switzerland.html 2013-06-09T16:26:48Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2140090-chris-froome-wins-criterium-du-dauphine-race.html RISOUL, France (AP) — Chris Froome won the Criterium du Dauphine race and immediately set his sights on following up at the Tour de France. Froome was second in Sunday's eighth and final stage, behind winner Alessandro De Marchi of Italy. It was enough to extend his overall lead in the standings and make him the third straight British winner of the race, ... Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:24:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2140090-chris-froome-wins-criterium-du-dauphine-race.html 2013-06-09T16:24:59Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2138758-sanchez-wins-7th-stage-criterium-du-dauphine.html SUPERDEVOLUY, France (AP) — Spanish veteran Samuel Sanchez won the seventh stage of the Criterium du Dauphine race on Saturday and British rider Chris Froome kept hold of the yellow jersey with one stage remaining. The 35-year-old Sanchez held off Danish rider Jakob Fuglsang to secure his 32nd career win and 97th podium place. "I suffered a lot, especiall... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:53:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2138758-sanchez-wins-7th-stage-criterium-du-dauphine.html 2013-06-08T14:53:22Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2136932-russian-official-hits-uci-leader-mcquaid.html GENEVA (AP) — Russian cycling leader Igor Makarov wants International Cycling Union President Pat McQuaid to face an ethics investigation over written comments made during an increasingly testy leadership contest. Makarov responded Friday to an email McQuaid sent to UCI member countries this week questioning the integrity of British official Brian Cookson... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:21:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2136932-russian-official-hits-uci-leader-mcquaid.html 2013-06-07T17:21:40Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2136040-russian-cyclist-novikov-tests-positive-doping.html AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) — Russian rider Nikita Novikov was provisionally suspended on Friday by the International Cycling Union after testing positive for doping. Novikov tested positive for ostarine in an out-of-competition test on May 17. Ostarine potentially helps increase muscle mass and is classed among substances known as Selective Androgen Receptor... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:24:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2136040-russian-cyclist-novikov-tests-positive-doping.html 2013-06-07T09:24:35Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2133926-froome-wins-5th-stage-takes-dauphine-libere-lead.html VALMOREL, France (AP) — Chris Froome attacked on the final climb to win Thursday's mountainous fifth stage of the Dauphine Libere race and take the overall lead, showing improved form with the Tour de France starting in less than a month. The Briton responded to an attack from Alberto Contador to catch the two-time Tour champion and then American rider Ma... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:55:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2133926-froome-wins-5th-stage-takes-dauphine-libere-lead.html 2013-06-06T14:55:10Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2133416-spanish-rider-samuel-sanchez-to-sit-tour.html MADRID (AP) — Former Olympic gold medalist Samuel Sanchez of Spain will sit out the Tour de France. The cyclist's Euskaltel Euskadi team says Sanchez, who won the road cycling event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, will miss the grueling three-week event because he needs to rest. The 35-year-old Sanchez finished third overall and first in the climber categor... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:12:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2133416-spanish-rider-samuel-sanchez-to-sit-tour.html 2013-06-06T10:12:15Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2130780-tony-martin-wins-4th-stage-dauphine.html PARC DES OISEAUX, France (AP) — German rider Tony Martin won the fourth stage of the Criterium du Dauphine while Christopher Froome dealt a blow to Alberto Contador on Wednesday ahead of the Tour de France this month. Martin completed the 32.5-kilometer time trial from Villars-les-Dombes to Parc des Oiseaux in just under 37 minutes. "It was my goal to win... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:52:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2130780-tony-martin-wins-4th-stage-dauphine.html 2013-06-05T13:52:59Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2127958-british-cycling-boss-to-stand-uci-presidency.html LONDON (AP) — The head of British Cycling will challenge Pat McQuaid for the presidency of world governing body UCI, saying the current leadership has failed to restore the sport's reputation after a series of doping scandals. Brian Cookson had previously backed McQuaid's re-election bid, but told reporters he changed his mind after being offered strong s... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:14:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2127958-british-cycling-boss-to-stand-uci-presidency.html 2013-06-04T18:14:50Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2125996-giro-stage-winner-santambrogio-fails-doping-test.html AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) — Giro d'Italia stage winner Mauro Santambrogio tested positive for EPO in a sample given on the opening day of the race last month, the UCI announced Monday. Santambrogio joined his Vini Fantini teammate and fellow Italian Danilo Di Luca in failing doping tests involving the banned blood-boosting hormone in connection with the cou... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:10:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2125996-giro-stage-winner-santambrogio-fails-doping-test.html 2013-06-03T17:10:47Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2126258-british-cycling-boss-expected-to-seek-uci-top-job.html LONDON (AP) — British Cycling president Brian Cookson has called a news conference for Tuesday amid speculation he will challenge Pat McQuaid for the presidency of world governing body UCI. British Cycling said Cookson would make a "major announcement." Calls to Cookson by The Associated Press were not returned Monday. McQuaid, who has led the UCI for eig... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:30:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2126258-british-cycling-boss-expected-to-seek-uci-top-job.html 2013-06-03T16:30:34Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2126114-elia-viviani-wins-2nd-stage-dauphine-libere.html OYONNAX, France (AP) — Italian rider Elia Viviani won the second stage of the Dauphine Libere race in a sprint finish Monday, and David Veilleux of Canada retained the overall lead. Viviani held off Gianni Meersman of Belgium and Tony Gallopin of France. He was timed in 4 hours, 39 minutes, 15 seconds for the 191-kilometer (118-mile) ride from the French ... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:28:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2126114-elia-viviani-wins-2nd-stage-dauphine-libere.html 2013-06-03T16:28:14Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2121422-wiggins-tour-de-france-with-knee-problem.html PARIS (AP) — Bradley Wiggins will not defend his Tour de France title after a knee problem forced him to pull out of the biggest race in cycling — giving teammate Chris Froome the chance to win it after finishing a frustrating second last year. The British rider withdrew before the 13th stage of the Giro d'Italia two weeks ago due to a chest infection and... Fri, 31 May 2013 16:20:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2121422-wiggins-tour-de-france-with-knee-problem.html 2013-05-31T16:20:48Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2115806-mcquaid-calls-armstrong-to-tell-to-uci.html ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Cycling federation president Pat McQuaid is waiting for a visit and an apology from Lance Armstrong. McQuaid said Armstrong should travel to UCI headquarters in Switzerland to tell all about his doping history and offer to help clean up the sport. "He should jump on his private plane, come to Switzerland and say, 'What should... Wed, 29 May 2013 11:44:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2115806-mcquaid-calls-armstrong-to-tell-to-uci.html 2013-05-29T11:44:56Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/racing/2113768-giro-win-nibali-aims-vuelta-worlds.html MILAN (AP) — Vincenzo Nibali wants to follow up his Giro d'Italia title by attempting to win the Spanish Vuelta and the world championship road race in September. Nibali tells Giro organizers that "the Vuelta is a goal, just like the worlds in Florence." Nibali won the Giro on Sunday with a dominating performance, having taken his first Grand Tour title a... Tue, 28 May 2013 11:41:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/racing/2113768-giro-win-nibali-aims-vuelta-worlds.html 2013-05-28T11:41:34Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2111142-nibali-takes-giro-title-cavendish-wins-stage.html BRESCIA, Italy (AP) — Vincenzo Nibali coasted to the Giro d'Italia title in the final stage of the three-week classic Sunday, while Mark Cavendish won the 21st leg in a sprint finish for his fifth victory in this year's race. For Nibali, an Italian with the Astana team, the title cemented his status in an elite group of current riders considered capable o... Sun, 26 May 2013 18:21:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2111142-nibali-takes-giro-title-cavendish-wins-stage.html 2013-05-26T18:21:48Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2109722-nibali-wins-snowy-stage-virtually-wraps-up-giro.html TRE CIME DI LAVAREDO, Italy (AP) — Vincenzo Nibali virtually wrapped up the Giro d'Italia title with a dominating solo performance to win the penultimate stage Saturday, leaving behind his rivals under a blizzard of snow on the race's final climb. Nibali attacked with 3 kilometers (under 2 miles) to go on the steep ascent to Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the thre... Sat, 25 May 2013 15:51:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2109722-nibali-wins-snowy-stage-virtually-wraps-up-giro.html 2013-05-25T15:51:33Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2107458-di-luca-tests-positive-epo-risks-life-ban.html ROME (AP) — Cycling's first major race since the end of the Lance Armstrong case was rattled by another high-profile positive doping test Friday. Former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca tested positive for EPO in a surprise check at his home before this year's race, organizers said. If confirmed in a backup "B'' sample, Di Luca risks a lifetime ban sin... Fri, 24 May 2013 16:18:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2107458-di-luca-tests-positive-epo-risks-life-ban.html 2013-05-24T16:18:07Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2107428-fridays-19th-stage-giro-canceled-to-snow.html PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy (AP) — The 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia was canceled Friday because of snow along the route and Saturday's penultimate stage was altered for the same reasons, leaving Vincenzo Nibali with a much milder finish to defend his lead. On Friday, organizers said there were "adverse weather conditions and, in particular, snow on the stage... Fri, 24 May 2013 15:56:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2107428-fridays-19th-stage-giro-canceled-to-snow.html 2013-05-24T15:56:27Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2105494-nibali-wins-giro-time-trial-to-extend-lead.html POLSA, Italy (AP) — Vincenzo Nibali won the individual mountain time trial in the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday to extend his overall lead. The Italian finished in 44 minutes, 29 seconds on the 20.6-kilometer (12.8-mile) uphill route from Mori to Polsa in northern Italy for his first stage victory in this year's race. Samuel Sanchez was 58 s... Thu, 23 May 2013 20:08:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2105494-nibali-wins-giro-time-trial-to-extend-lead.html 2013-05-23T20:08:50Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2105202-expert-panel-to-study-uci-armstrong-collusion.html GENEVA (AP) — An independent panel will examine allegations that cycling's governing body was complicit in Lance Armstrong's doping, UCI President Pat McQuaid said Thursday. Senior UCI and World Anti-Doping Agency officials will meet in Russia next week to discuss potential appointments to a three-member expert panel, McQuaid told The Associated Press. Lo... Thu, 23 May 2013 17:16:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2105202-expert-panel-to-study-uci-armstrong-collusion.html 2013-05-23T17:16:36Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2103066-visconti-takes-2nd-solo-victory-17th-giro-stage.html VICENZA, Italy (AP) — Giovanni Visconti won the 17th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday to claim another solo victory, while Vincenzo Nibali maintained his grip on the overall lead. Visconti, who also won Sunday's 15th stage with an impressive solo climb, attacked near the top of the Crosara to triumph in a time of 5 hours, 15 minutes, 34 seconds alo... Wed, 22 May 2013 18:02:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2103066-visconti-takes-2nd-solo-victory-17th-giro-stage.html 2013-05-22T18:02:28Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2102470-ap-interview-rogge-cites-targeted-tests.html LONDON (AP) — Olympic officials agree that more targeted, out-of-competition testing in high-profile sports is needed to catch the drug cheats who are escaping the net, IOC President Jacques Rogge said Wednesday. Rogge told The Associated Press that sports leaders who attended a summit at IOC headquarters in Switzerland concluded that better testing — rat... Wed, 22 May 2013 12:06:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2102470-ap-interview-rogge-cites-targeted-tests.html 2013-05-22T12:06:42Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2100160-intxausti-wins-16th-giro-stage-nibali-leads.html IVREA, Italy (AP) — Benat Intxausti of Spain won the 16th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday, and favorite Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead as the race entered the final week. Intxausti won in a time of 5 hours, 52 minutes, 48 seconds, along the hilly 238 kilometers (148 miles) from Valloire, France, to Ivrea beating Tanel Kangert and Przemysl... Tue, 21 May 2013 18:01:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2100160-intxausti-wins-16th-giro-stage-nibali-leads.html 2013-05-21T18:01:58Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2100532-olympic-leaders-silent-talks-wada-role.html LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Olympic leaders held a summit meeting on doping and match-fixing but declined to give any details of the discussions. IOC President Jacques Rogge chaired Tuesday's session, which was attended by the four vice presidents of the IOC and leaders of international sports federations, national Olympic committees and other key groups... Tue, 21 May 2013 17:29:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2100532-olympic-leaders-silent-talks-wada-role.html 2013-05-21T17:29:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2096266-visconti-solo-victory-snowy-15th-giro-stage.html COL DU GALIBIER, France (AP) — A superb solo ride up the grueling Col du Galibier enbaled Giovanni Visconti to win a weather-affected 15th stage of the Giro d'Italia Sunday, while favorite Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead. Atrocious weather conditions once again altered the race course and heavy snow fell at the finish as Visconti won in a time o... Sun, 19 May 2013 17:36:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2096266-visconti-solo-victory-snowy-15th-giro-stage.html 2013-05-19T17:36:22Z