While winning time and time again, Highroad has always worked hard to improve professional cycling in any way possible. They will be much missed and their absence sorely felt. Highroad's ongoing sponsorship problems have been no secret, with team boss Bob Stapleton uncharacteristically openly admitting some time ago that he was having difficulty securing a financial backer for next season. The team - partly because of the popularity of Stapleton himself, partly because of the popularity...Read Full Story

Team Columbia believe powerful German sprinter Andre Greipel can help continue their impressive 2009 season once the Tour of Spain clicks into gear this Saturday. Mark Cavendish's stunning haul of six stage wins from this year's Tour de France took his tally to 10 from the last two participations -- and was the highlight of a hugely successful season for the American outfit so far. With the Isle of Man rider not taking part in the 'Vuelta' - as the three-week race is known - all eyes will be...Read Full Story

HTC-Highroad owner Bob Stapleton has warned that his team will no longer exist once the current season ends because of difficulties in finding a sponsor - and he blames doping scandals for those difficulties. "We have a lot to offer," he told Road.cc, "but we have to shout that story out over the controversy that seems to surround the sport." Although none of the team's riders have been caught doping since Highroad grew out of the scandal-rocked T-Mobile in 2007, cycling in general has...Read Full Story

Kim Kirchen of Luxembourg won the 7th stage of the Tour of Switzerland, a 204 kilometer ride from Bad Zurzach to Vallorbe.  Roman Kreuziger and  Linus Gerdemann took second and third place respectively. Tadej Valjavec is still the overall race leader and was only a short distance behind Kirchen.   Fabian Cancellara also remains high in the overall standings. Many are watching the Tour of Switzerland as a sneak peak into what's to come with the Tour de France, which kicks off in just a few...Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is about Team Columbia. Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article!Read Full Story