Mark Cavendish News

For the second year in a row Mark Cavendish proved himself to be the World's pre-eminent sprinter after he dominated cycling's sprint scene in 2009.

British squad Team Sky have boosted their 2010 squad by recruiting three more riders, taking the total to 19.

After taking part in the criterium of Oviedo in the Asturias on Saturday evening and the criterium of Alcobendas on Sunday morning, Alberto Contador flew to Paris to receive the Vlo d'Or. The presentation was broadcast live on France Tlvisions for the first time since the inception of the trophy, awarded by French monthly Vlo Magazine since 1992.

Just announced last Friday, the Tour of California will again have Lance back along with some of the greats in international cycling.

The announcement was made this morning via a Twitter exchange that took place shortly before 9 a.m. PT between Gov.

Two-time Tour De France winner Alberto Contador headlines the stars at the 8th Edition of the Amstel Curacao Race on Saturday November 7, 2009 on the Island of Curacao in the Netherland Antilles.

The explosion of interest in cycling in Britain, fuelled by success at the past two Olympic Games and especially last year in Beijing, shows no sign of abating.

He masterminded Team GB's amazing cycling success in Beijing, but for his next trick Dave Brailsford is plotting to deliver a first ever Tour de France success for Britain, writes Alasdair Fotheringham GETTY Brailsford: 'Let's not do the fancy stuff or anything smart, let's just do the simple stuff well' enlarge When the lights dim tomorrow morning ...

PATRON of Welland Valley Whizz Kids George Atkins has been awarded a place on the Great Britain Olympic Academy Programme.

Tour de France champion Alberto Contador says the performance of Bradley Wiggins this year was no surprise, predicts Mark Cavendish will win a Tour green jersey in future and says he hopes to race in the London 2012 Olympic time trial.

MANX cyclists Chris Whorrall and Tim Kennaugh have been confirmed as two of the latest recruits for British Cycling's Olympic Academy programme.

Kibworth's George Atkins has been rewarded for his superb performances this season with a place on the Great Britain Olympic Academy programme.

Venezuela's Jos Rujano signed on Monday to ride with Italian team ISD in 2010, according to news agency RCD .

CYCLIST Jonny Bellis is slowly coming out of an induced coma three weeks after he suffered serious head injuries in a motor scooter accident in Italy.

Isle of Man cyclist Tim Kennaugh has been awarded a place on the Great Britain Olympic Academy Programme.

Geraint Thomas of Great Britain is returning to the track after a disappointing World Championships in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

Two-time Tour de France runner-up Cadel Evans pipped the favourites to win the road race at the world cycling championships in Switzerland overnight, becoming the first Australian to claim the title.

Victoria Pendleton is likely to be granted her wish of attempting a "Chris Hoy" and challenging for three Olympic golds in 2012 as the UCI consider dramatic and immediate amendments to the Olympic track cycling programme.

Having conquered the cycling world on the track, Great Britain are one of the emerging nations on the road, but this is unlikely to be the year that yields World Championship medal success in Sunday's men's elite road race.

This Sunday sees another promotion of the famous annual Three-Peaks Cyclo-Cross race which started back in 1961 and is classed as one of the toughest of all sporting challenges.