Feb 2nd, 12. Video: Watch this 30sec ad from WADA for inspiration to "Say no to doping".

Dec 13th, 11. Team Katusha yesterday signed a contract with Russian Denis Menchov for the 2012 season.

Dec 13th, 11. It is a year late, but Rotorua's Clinton Avery is finally a pro-cyclist. His team Champion System was today named as one of the 22 UCI Professional Continental teams for 2012.

Dec 6th, 11. GreenEdge today became Australia's first cycling team with WorldTour status, something the founders are very proud of.

Dec 6th, 11. The jersey for the 2012 Omega Pharma - Quick-Step Cycling Team was unveiled today during a press conference in Antwerp.

Dec 6th, 11. The UCI today announced they have added two final teams to the World Tour roster for the 2012 season - meaning four more Kiwis are racing at the top level of the sport.

Dec 6th, 11. After today's confirmation they have had their 2012 World Tour registration approved, RadioShack Nissan Trek formally announced their 30 rider roster - including three Kiwis.

Nov 24th, 11. The final battle of the 2010 Tour de France is being held tonight when the parties in the WADA and UCI versus Alberto Contador and RFEC case give their closing arguments.

Nov 22nd, 11. Two teams with four Kiwi signings between them have yet to be granted UCI WorldTour status for 2012, the UCI announced in an update today.

Oct 27th, 11. Team Garmin Cervelo today announced it has added Nathan Haas, recent winner of the Japan Cup and the Jayco Herald Sun Tour to its 2012 roster.

Oct 26th, 11. Another step in the process of determining which teams will gain pro-tour status in 2012 was taken today when the UCI announced the Top 15 teams based on sporting criteria.

Oct 21st, 11. There was speculation he might retire, but Oscar Freire is definitely racing in 2012. Today Team Katusha announced they have signed the three time World Champion.

Oct 16th, 11. The final UCI World Tour Ranking reflects what most cycling followers believe - Philippe Gilbert was the best rider in the 2011 pro-peloton.

Oct 12th, 11.  The much anticipated news of World Champion Mark Cavendish joining Team Sky was announced today. He is joined by his HTC Highroad companion Bernard Eisel.

Oct 11th, 11. Thanks to his tour win in Beijing, Tony Martin has moved into the Top 10 of the 2011 UCI World Tour Rankings where Philippe Gilbert continues his reign.

Oct 6th, 11. The UCI today announced the list of teams who have requested registration for the 2012 cycling season.

Oct 1st, 11. The BMC Racing Team has bolstered its roster for 2012 with the signing of all-arounder Steve Cummings, twice a runner-up at the Tour of Britain.

Oct 1st, 11. After spending two years with RadioShack, Jani Brajkovic is not joining the newly merged team - he is instead heading back to Astana.

Sep 29th, 11. The management behind the team currently called Skil Shimano today announced their plans for 2012 and beyond - but they are keeping their main sponsor a secret at this stage.

Sep 28th, 11. Fränk Schleck was injured in the crash which ended NZ's hopes at the World Championships. After post race tests, the Leopard Trek rider has decided to end his season.