Shane Stokes

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Jonathan Vaughters has transformed Slipstream
Vaughters confirms possibility of legal action led to Wiggins settlement

By Shane Stokes Published

Calls for formalised transfer system in cycling to avoid future problems

Transfers
Contador and Armstrong
Contador concedes Tour win will be tougher in 2010

By Shane Stokes Published

Spaniard says that Armstrong tensions helped him to mature

Teams & Riders
Belgian Philippe Gilbert (Silence-Lotto)
Gilbert scoops AIJC award

By Shane Stokes Published

Belgian rider wins journalists’ accolade

Teams & Riders
Oscar Pereiro (Caisse d'Epargne)
Pereiro confirmed for 2010 by Astana

By Shane Stokes Published

Former Tour champion to back Contador

Teams & Riders
Robbie McEwen has won the green jersey three times.
McEwen dreams of world title in Geelong

By Shane Stokes Published

Rainbow jersey on home soil is big aim for 2010

Teams & Riders
Philip Deignan (Cervélo TestTeam) took the biggest win of his career at the 2009 Vuelta a España.
Deignan working towards Tour de France debut

By Shane Stokes Published

Irishman receives provisional race programme for 2010

Teams & Riders
Lawrence Dallaglio will ride from Rome to Edinburgh next February to raise money for charity.
Millar joins Dallaglio in Girona for charity ride warm-up

By Shane Stokes Published

Former England rugby captain aims to raise £1 million on 2010 Rome to Edinburgh ride

Cycling Culture
Swiss Fabian Cancellara (Saxo Bank) uses his race radio in Vuelta a España stage two
UCI begins implementation of radio ban for Elite riders

By Shane Stokes Published

Rider radios to be banned at Worlds, 1.2 and 2.2 events from 2010

Safety
U-23 Irish National Road Race Champion Mark Cassidy and Sean Kelly with representatives from two of the team's main sponsors, Grant Thornton and Martin Donnelly.
Belgian registration for An Post Sean Kelly Team

By Shane Stokes Published

Six Irish riders maintain connection with origin country

Teams & Riders
2006 Tour de France winner Oscar Pereiro has signed with Astana for 2010.
Pereiro to bolster Contador’s support

By Shane Stokes Published

Two Tour champions to work together in 2010

Teams & Riders
Alberto Contador will remain with Astana in 2010.
Astana keeps ProTour licence and Contador

By Shane Stokes Published

(UPDATED) UCI announces that team registration is approved

Racing
Former Spanish professional Jesús Manzano in 2003
Manzano had warned about Viru's doping activities

By Shane Stokes Published

Accused doctor of tipping off riders and teams

Doping
Some forms of blood doping can only be detected through the passports.
Another Spanish doping ring uncovered by police raids

By Shane Stokes Published

Former Kelme doctor arrested, along with many others

Doping
Team Astana led by Alberto Contador
Astana ProTour fight continues, UCI seek extra guarantees

By Shane Stokes Published

UCI study documentation before decision tomorrow, Bruyneel rejects claim of sabotage

Teams & Riders
The Astana team was at the head of affairs as the race passed over the top of Mount Leinster in Count Wicklow.
Tomorrow is D-Day for Astana team

By Shane Stokes Published

Final submission of documents due Friday, no indications as yet

Teams & Riders
UCI president Pat McQuaid
McQuaid: We tried to get more Olympic medals

By Shane Stokes Published

UCI President comments on pursuit exclusion as decision looms

Racing
Davide Rebellin (Gerolsteiner) Riccardo Riccò (Saunier Duval-Prodir) and Damiano Cunego (Lampre-Fondital) ride in the lead group.
McQuaid: Kolobnev to get Beijing bronze medal

By Shane Stokes Published

Rebellin expulsion elevates Cancellara to silver, Russian to podium

Teams & Riders
Greg LeMond speaks to reporters
LeMond and Trek to consider settlement

By Shane Stokes Published

Trial could take place in March

Teams & Riders
Sven Nys celebrates his first win of the season in Ruddervoorde.
Nys confident his form is building

By Shane Stokes Published

Belgian feels he can beat Albert in coming weeks

Teams & Riders
Rabobank assistant manager Jan Boven observes the rescue of rider Pedro Horrillo from a ravine on the descent of Culmine di San Pietro.
Horrillo back in training

By Shane Stokes Published

Rabobank rider to make decision about comeback in December

Teams & Riders
Dane Michael Rasmussen
Rasmussen poised to reveal new team

By Shane Stokes Published

Dane claims CDC-Cavaliere agreement has been dissolved

Transfers
Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) speaks to the media.
More delays for Valverde CAS hearing

By Shane Stokes Published

Puerto case drags on for Vuelta winner

Doping
Philip Deignan (Cervelo TestTeam)
Cervélo extend Deignan's contract

By Shane Stokes Published

Irishman signs a new two-year deal after bumper season

Teams & Riders
Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) was one of the stars of the show.
Valverde would welcome Contador at Caisse

By Shane Stokes Published

No clash between Spanish stars

Teams & Riders
Sam Bennett, the 2008 European Junior Points Race Champion, is one of Ireland's rising talents.
Cycling Ireland calls for rethink on rider funding

By Shane Stokes Published

Wants to safeguard grand aid from government cutbacks

Teams & Riders
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