Wave of retirements sweeps across the peloton as year ends
A generational change coupled with four major teams folding triggers an exodus from the peloton, big names and small, willing and unwilling
Mikel Astarloza
Euskaltel confirms it will fold after this season
The squad's exit leaves just two professional teams from Spain in the peloton
Amstel Gold proves that riders, not the course, make the race
Tinkering with the course didn't make the Amstel Gold any more or less exciting. It was the riders who dictated the action
Dekker, Astarloza return to peloton this week
Two riders back from doping bans return to the pro ranks this week. Thomas Dekker lines up for the Tour of Portugal for the Chipotle development team while Mikel Astarloza returned to action Wednesday with Euskaltel-Euskadi.
Euskaltel-Euskadi plans to open door to Mikel Astarloza return
Basque squad Euskaltel-Euskadi plans to welcome back Mikel Astarloza to the team when his racing ban for EPO ends later this summer.
Mikel Astarloza announces suspension for EPO positive, vows appeal
Euskaltel-Euskadi's Mikel Astarloza announces that he has been suspended for a positive doping control, but plans to appeal.