Astana

Astana: 'Chris Froome is not as strong as he was last year'

Chris Froome is not as strong in this 2017 Tour de France as he was in 2016, according to leading figures within Astana after Fabio Aru moved into yellow.

By Gregor Brown Published 14 July 17

Astana wants to start 2015 season afresh after doping troubles

Astana manager Alexandre Vinokourov says "We want to erase every doubt and respect the rules" as teams starts Dubai Tour

By Gregor Brown Published 2 February 15

Fabio Aru wins Giro d'Italia stage 19 summit finish

Astana leader breaks clear of his rival climbers to finish over a minute ahead of Alberto Contador who retains the maglia rosa

By Richard Windsor Published 29 May 15

Astana given deadline for licence withdrawal defence

Following the UCI's recommendation that Astana's WorldTour licence should be revoked, the Kazakh team is given until March 20 to respond

By Stuart Clarke Published 4 March 15

Alexander Vinokourov's new custom bike is a bit extravagant

Vino's all-gold S-Works honours his 2012 victory at the Olympic Games road race as is suitably over the top

By Richard Windsor Published 2 February 16

Astana 'in a serious situation' after doping positives, says UCI

Positive EPO tests for Maxim and Valentin Iglinskiy of Astana 'raises questions' about the team's management

By Gregor Brown Published 8 October 14

Seven riders who made their name at the 2015 Giro d'Italia

By Stuart Clarke Published 1 June 15

Vincenzo Nibali's tactical mistake sees him lose time at the Giro d'Italia

Team Astana admit that their plan for Vinenzo Nibali to attack and join team-mate Jakob Fuglsang on the final climb of stage six of the Giro d'Italia failed

By Gregor Brown Published 12 May 16

Vincenzo Nibali foresees 'no problems' over Astana's WorldTour licence

2014 Tour de France winner expects his Astana team to be granted a WorldTour licence in 2015, despite four riders failing drugs tests

By Stuart Clarke Published 25 November 14

Astana Continental Team suspended by Alexander Vinokourov over doping scandals

-Three riders from the Astana Continental Team tested positive for anabolic androgenic steroids in 2014 -General manager Vinokourov confident WorldTour team will secure licence for 2015

By Richard Windsor Published 27 November 14

Jakob Fuglsang threatens to sue UCI if Astana licence is withdrawn

Astana rider Jakob Fuglsang says he could take the UCI to court to cover loss of income if Astana's WorldTour licence is revoked

By Stuart Clarke Published 20 April 15

Another Astana rider fails doping test

Continental Team Astana rider Victor Okishev fails test for anabolic androgenic steroids in May

By Nigel Wynn Published 19 November 14

Tour de France leader Vincenzo Nibali expecting attacks in the Alps

Astana's Giuseppe Martinelli says that the big moves from Vincenzo Nibali's rivals may not come until the Pyrenees

By Gregor Brown Published 18 July 14

Astana unable to break Contador as Mikel Landa wins Giro d'Italia stage 15

Alberto Contador left outnumbered as Astana ratchet up the pace, but the Spaniard still manages to extend his overall lead

By Stephen Puddicombe Published 24 May 15

Giro d'Italia could seek damages from UCI over Astana affair

Organiser Mauro Vegni says he does not want a repeat of the 2011 Alberto Contador fiasco with Astana this year

By Gregor Brown Published 10 April 15

'We'll ride this wave as long as possible': Fuglsang victory adds to Astana's amazing start to 2019

The Dane won stage five at Tirreno-Adriatico as Ion Izagirre won the final stage of Paris-Nice

By Gregor Brown Published 17 March 19

Magnus Cort Nielsen beats Greg Van Avermaet to win Tour de Yorkshire stage two

Big battle for the stage win and overall race lead on the summit finish of the Cow and Calf on stage two of the 2018 Tour de Yorkshire

By Nigel Wynn Published 4 May 18

Vincenzo Nibali repays Astana with Tour de France lead

Italian champion Vincenzo Nibali hits form just at the right time

By Gregor Brown Published 7 July 14

Alexandre Vinokourov calls for CADF to conduct investigation into leaked Fuglsang report

The Astana general manager also said he respects the UCI's fight against doping in cycling

By Jonny Long Published 5 February 20

Vincenzo Nibali targets long Giro d'Italia time trial for advantage over Mikel Landa

The Italian is hoping to take advantage of the 40.5km time trial on stage nine to make gains over his Spanish rival

By Gregor Brown Published 5 May 16

Vincenzo Nibali turns his torrid season around in Lombardy

Vincenzo Nibali saves his best to last at Il Lombardia after an off-colour performance at the Tour de France and disqualification at the Vuelta a España

By Gregor Brown Published 4 October 15

2011 Team kit: Hot! or Not!

By Edward Pickering Published 11 January 11

Watch: Michele Scarponi's farewell interview (video)

Half-hour video of interview with the late Michele Scarponi posted online by his Astana team as the Giro d'Italia starts

By Nigel Wynn Published 5 May 17

Vincenzo Nibali could skip Giro d'Italia after Tirreno-Adriatico stage cancellation

After seeing there was no snow on top of the final climb of the cancelled Tirreno-Adriatico stage four, Astana say they may not risk putting Vincenzo Nibali in the Giro d'Italia in case more stages are cancelled

By Gregor Brown Published 13 March 16

Astana rider racks up 11 hours and 368km on Zwift

What’s your longest ride on Zwift?

By Alex Ballinger Published 23 March 20

UCI requests for Licence Commission to withdraw Astana licence

Having received the audit on the Astana team's practices from the Institute of Sport Sciences of the University of Lausanne, the UCI requests the team's licence to be withdrawn

By Stuart Clarke Published 27 February 15

Vincenzo Nibali's success down to ability to 'unplug' says sports director

Tour de France leader Vincenzo Nibali able to handle the stress by switching off when needed

By Gregor Brown Published 19 July 14