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The six strangest cycling sponsors of all time
Cycling is well known for its slightly bizarre sponsorship deals, none more so than the famous Molteni – who manufactured cold meats – and Faema – an espresso machine maker.
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Luca Paolini apologises for cocaine positive at Tour de France
Katusha rider took to Twitter to make a long apology after being notified of a positive test for benzoylecgonine metabolite on Friday
By Richard Windsor Published
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Marcel Kittel pictured in 2018 Katusha-Alpecin kit
German sprinter Marcel Kittel and British time trial specialist Alex Dowsett in Katusha-Alpecin's new blue-and-red kit for 2018
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Luca Paolini handed 18-month ban after Tour de France cocaine positive
Luca Paolini is banned for 18 months by the UCI's Anti-Doping Tribunal for a 'non-intentional anti-doping rule violation'
By Stuart Clarke Published
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'Absolutely unacceptable': Katusha pull sprinter from Giro d'Italia after time trial drafting
Katusha say the time penalty given to Alexey Tsatevich for drafting Tobias Ludvigsson on the Giro d'Italia time trial was not enough and withdraw him from the race
By Stuart Clarke Published
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'I've made more enemies in three races than I did in the last five years': Alex Dowsett on the art of the lead-out man
Alex Dowsett is muscling his way around the peloton with purpose helping lead out Marcel Kittel, tasting success for the first time at Tirreno-Adriatico.
By Gregor Brown Published
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Patrick Lefevere nearly sold stake in Quick-Step to Israel Start-Up Nation's Sylvan Adams
Before Lefevere brought Deceuninck on board a deal was all but agreed with the billionaire
By Jonny Long Published
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Katusha-Alpecin boss denies rumours that team will fold
José Azevedo says the team is still awaiting a decision from their current sponsors
By Gregor Brown Published
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'I'm stronger than I’ve ever been right now' says Dan Martin going into Giro d'Italia 2021
Dan Martin is set to lead his Israel Start-Up Nation squad into battle for the overall title at the Giro d'Italia 2021 and he comes into the race with a lot of confidence
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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'It's not the way I wanted to finish my career': Chris Froome says retirement would have been 'easier option' after 2019 crash
ris Froome said retiring after his 2019 crash “would have been the easier option,” but added it wasn’t the way he wanted to finish his cycling career.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Luca Paolini tests positive for cocaine at the Tour de France
Luca Paolini has tested positive for cocaine following an anti-doping test conducted at the Tour de France.
By Hugh Gladstone Published
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Alexander Kristoff wins Tour of Oman stage three
Norwegian sprinter Alexander Kristoff lives up to billing as stage favourite by taking win on third day of 2016 Tour of Oman
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Katusha rider dropped from Vuelta start list amid allegations of 'drunkenness'
On the eve of 2015's final Grand Tour, Egor Silin accused of unprofessional conduct following Olympic road race test event in Brazil
By Gregor Brown Published
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'Sky was too comfortable. I needed to reinvent myself': Ian Boswell relishing life at Katusha-Alpecin after Sky move
Ian Boswell made the leap from Team Sky to Katusha-Alpecin during the off-season and is relishing life at his new team as he tries to realise his potential.
By Owen Rogers Published
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Joaquim Rodriguez renews contract with Katusha for another year
Katusha pen double Tour de France stage winner Joaquim Rodriguez to a one-year contract, keeping him at the team for his seventh season
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Alexander Kristoff wins RideLondon-Surrey Classic
Norwegian Alexander Kristoff pays back his Katusha-Alpecin team's hard work with victory in London
By Nigel Wynn Published
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André Greipel abandons Tour de France 2020
André Greipel has abandoned the Tour de France 2020.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Alex Dowsett signs two-year contract extension with Katusha-Alpecin
Alex Dowsett will be spending at least another two years at Katusha-Alpecin after signing an extension to his existing deal with the Swiss team.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Tony Martin has eight stitches in his face after Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne crash
Tony Martin (Katusha-Alpecin) needed eight stitches in his face after a nasty crash at Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne, but hopes to be able to ride Paris-Nice.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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'You need to have trust for each other': Marcel Kittel still fine-tuning sprint lead-out ahead of Tour de France
Marcel Kittel is currently at the Tour of California, and says there's still a level of trust he needs to build with his new Katusha-Alpecin lead-out train
By Sophie Smith Published
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Chris Froome says he is 'slowly improving' after testing legs in breakaway at Tour of the Alps
The seven-time Grand Tour winner has been slowly making his way back into form as he continues to build towards the Tour de France 2021
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Alexander Kristoff wins Tour de France stage 15
Heartbreak for escapees Jack Bauer and Martin Elmiger as they are caught on the line
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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Marcel Kittel: 'I’m not putting a big question mark over my future with Katusha'
The German says he's fully focused on turning his Tour de France fortunes around with the team despite being openly criticised by his sports director
By Richard Windsor Published
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Katusha announces new headline sponsorship of Bigla Pro Cycling women’s team
Cycling kit brand Katusha has announced its new headline sponsorship of the Bigla Pro Cycling women’s team.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Taaramae abandons Vuelta a España after being 'hit by team car'
Estonian Rein Taaramae abandons the Vuelta a España after reportedly being struck by a team car
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Simon Spilak wraps up Tour de Suisse overall win as Dennis takes final stage time trial
Rohan Dennis took his second stage win of the WorldTour race on the final day time trial of the 2017 Tour de Suisse
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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Joaquim Rodriguez: 2016 is a very attractive year for the climbers
Katusha's Joaquim Rodriguez will focus on the Tour de France and Olympic Games in 2016 - his 17th season in the pro peloton
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Ian Boswell to leave Team Sky to join Katusha-Alpecin for 2018
American Ian Boswell leaves Team Sky after four years to take up more leadership opportunities
By Gregor Brown Published
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Katusha not suspended by UCI after Commission rules conditions for ban were 'not met'
Katusha will be allowed to continue racing after the UCI Disciplinary Commission ruled that Luca Paolini's cocaine use was not performance enhancing
By Stuart Clarke Published