Four fewer in the sport’s top two divisions after rash of 2013 teams folding
Euskaltel Euskadi rider secures WorldTour deal, will race alongside Quintana and Valverde
New race attracts eleven WorldTour teams, including some of cycling’s best-known names
Team complete for 2014; no place for Horner, Sanchez, Anton or others
Colombian will support Froome’s title defence after two years at Giro and Vuelta
Team trainer explains approach at this point of the year
Former Milan-Sanremo winner feels extra racing at home will boost his form and chances
MPCC membership and rider’s previous ban had meant that he would miss races prior to Giro d’Italia
Van Poppel brothers, Frank Schleck in roster of team veterans and new faces
Stars and water carriers get together with goal of successful 2014 campaign
Former pro says Italian’s previous successes in Giro and Vuelta prove he is ready to take cycling’s biggest event
Each pick up a second place finish in first race amongst the elites
Squad pushing hard for increased backing for 2015, aiming to have both Pro Continental and Continental teams
2013 champ will continue to focus on the Tour de France and look to boost the credibility of the sport
“He is still desperately trying to control the narrative. The problem for him is not many are listening”