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Why the UCI needs to make more money
Cor, the Tour of Beijing has ruffled feathers among the noisy few. For all the cries of despair, you’d think the world of cycling was coming to an end. I’m going to cut straight in: the value to the sport of accessing markets where cycling is a ingrained activity is vital for its survival. A solvent, well-financed UCI is equally important to cycling’s future. And if you’re looking for a financial…
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Tag Archives: Astana
The absurd and depressing end of High Road Sports
(Team HTC-Highroad have thrown in the towel on finding a new sponsor, picture by Natalie on Flickr) Well the hyenas will be cackling this morning, but no one with an interest in the long-term sustainability of cycling as an elite … Continue reading
Signing Pereiro is Contador’s smartest move
A lot of people have seen the signing of Oscar Pereiro Sio as simply an attempt to bolster the Astana squad with an experienced rider who can be there when it matters in the high mountains. His ability to sacrifice … Continue reading
Wee Bert Contador’s big wheels
He’s known round our house as “Wee Bert Contador” on account of someone once describing him as “that wee lad who rides with Armstrong” last year. 2010 is going to be a bugger of a year for him if you … Continue reading
Posted in Components, Professional, Video
Tagged "Zipp 1080", Alberto Contador, Alexandre Vinokourov, Astana, Specialized, Tour de France, youtube
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More rubbish professional kits for 2010: Astana and Quick-Step
First up, Astana. I think we can dispatch this one pretty quickly. Is there anything good to say about it? The visual branding is weaker than last year even if the logos are less confused. That’s about as good as … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, Professional, Road Racing
Tagged 2010, Alberto Contador, Alexandre Vinokourov, Astana, kit, Quick-Step, Tom Boonen
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Team Sky riders? Your guess as good as mine
It’s the time of year when I spend a week or two raising an eyebrow at the shuffling of riders around the teams. Until you see a signature on a piece of paper, it’s barely worth believing the vast majority … Continue reading
Posted in Professional
Tagged "Radio Shack", Alessandro Ballan, Astana, BMC, Bradley Wiggins, Damiano Cunego, George Hincapie, Lance Armstrong, Team Sky
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The best cycling writers at the Giro
If you’re following the Giro D’Italia then in my opinion there really is one writer who you have to read: Juliet Macur of The New York Times. In our house she’s the first report we read when looking for perspective … Continue reading
Posted in Giro D'Italia, Professional, Recommendations, Women
Tagged Astana, Cervelo Test Team, Chris Horner, Giro D'Italia, journalism, Juliet Macur, Lance Armstrong, NYT, Ted King
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