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Pound nominated to CAS presidency
Former World Anti-Doping Agency chief Dick Pound and Swiss-based attorney Robert Briner have been nominated as candidates to fill the vacant presidency of the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) in Lausanne. Both nominations were put forward by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The IOC is the only body that can nominate candidates for the CAS presidency, and the 20-member board will make the final decision, which is expected in April. No formal date, however, has been set for the final vote.
Giro snubs Astana, High Road
High Road, Astana, two French ProTour teams and the squad of former winner Stefano Garzelli won't be going to the 2008 Giro d'Italia, the organizers of the season's first grand tour announced Friday. In a surprise move that could foreshadow possible selections to July's Tour de France, officials from Giro organizer RCS announced 21 teams that will be at the May 10 start of the 2008 Giro. As VeloNews reported earlier, Slipstream-Chipotle is among the select teams.
Veltec and Descente Join Forces
(Carson City, NV and Valkenswaard, the Netherlands) Veltec, the company that markets some of the world’s finest cycling brands has signed an agreement with Descente, Ltd. to become the licensee of the Descente brand for the cycling, triathlon, running and fitness markets, in North America and Europe beginning February 1.
This Week in Pro Cycling – February 1, 2008
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British cycling star Wiggins’ father found dead
British cycling star Bradley Wiggins said on Thursday he was shocked by news that his father had been found dead in suspicious circumstances in Australia. According to media reports here, 55-year-old Gary Wiggins was found to have died from a head injury after he was discovered unconscious in the street in the town of Aberdeen, north of Sydney, last Friday. "I am sad and in shock at this time," said his son in a statement. "We still don't know the full details of what happened, however I have every confidence that the authorities will get to the bottom of this out in Australia.
The Astana team gets ready for a chilly training ride.
The Astana team gets ready for a chilly training ride.
Women’s cycling confab deemed success
While USA Cycling hosts a variety of clinics and conferences, these haven’t included leadership conferences aimed specifically at women – until last weekend. Apparently the time is ripe, as USA Cycling’s Enhancing Leadership in Women’s Cycling Conference held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs was sold out, and declared a rousing success by all those involved. “People are really excited,” Lynda Ransdell said. “They think this is the start of something … getting more women involved in USA Cycling in both racing and coaching.”
Twice up this hill, James Watson, just a little farther to, to complete the 36 mile Wichita Cyclefest RR.
Twice up this hill, James Watson, just a little farther to, to complete the 36 mile Wichita Cyclefest RR.