Cycling








Sir Chris back on top in Manchester

By Mike Rowbottom

Sir_Chris_Hoy_at_Manchester_World_Cup_February_20_2011February 20 - Sir Chris Hoy, unexpectedly beaten in the sprint semi-final on the first day of the Track Cycling World Cup in Manchester, returned dramatically to prime position in the keirin race, which he won clearly as all five remaining rivals crashed.



UCI President wants to review Contador case before passing judgement

Alberto_Contador_in_time_trial_Tour_de_France_July_2010February 17 - Pat McQuaid, the President of cycling's world governing body, the UCI, has refused to comment on the decision to clear Spain's Tour de France champion Alberto Contador of doping and claimed that he will not make any judgement until the case is closed, which could drag on for several months if it is taken to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).



Saddle up and show support for British Cycling

geraint_thomasFebruary 10 - Cycling fans at home and abroad will be able to show their support for Britain's team in the build up to London 2012 by donning British colours on and off the bike when the national squad's official replica range goes on sale in April.

Britain wheels out its big guns for Manchester World Cup

By Mike Rowbottom

Victoria_Pendleton_smiling_in_raceJanuary 29 - Eight Olympic champions, including Sir Chris Hoy, Victoria Pendleton (pictured), Bradley Wiggins and Jason Queally are among the 27 British riders announced today in the team which will complete in the final round of the UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics at Manchester's National Cycling Centre from February 18-20.