"…a real progressive step forward for the sport.”

January 28, 2008 | Read Full Article

Tour of California features stricter anti-doping rules
By Sal Ruibal, USA TODAY

The Amgen Tour of California unveiled a comprehensive anti-doping program Tuesday that includes prerace blood testing for all riders, double the number of in-race tests and a measure that will set aside samples for future testing for human growth hormone.
"These unique measures are on the forefront of how we'll see sports managed," said Andrew Messick, president of race organizer AEG Sports. "It will serve as a model for other sports."

Bob Stapleton, owner of team High Road (formerly T-Mobile), called the plan "a real progressive step forward for the sport. Every rider will have the chance to compete under equal conditions."

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Greipel takes his fourth win down under

January 26, 2008 | Read Full Article

André Greipel took yet another stage win in the Tour Down Under today making the most of a superb display of teamwork that got him to the line. Not only did he come away with another ProTour stage win to his name but he also moved himself into the leaders jersey going into the final stage. Greipel is extremely happy with this winning momentum and the work of his team. On a hilly stage Greipel was not so sure he was going to make it over the climb but he said after the race that he felt good on top of the climb and the team was able to chase him back on.

Fast start for Team High Road as Greipel grabs ProTour Lead

January 26, 2008 | Read Full Article

25 year old André Greipel dominated the first ProTour stage race of the season continuing a string of success for Team High Road in Australia. Greipel won five stages and the overall title and earned the right to wear the ProTour Leaders Jersey. Greipel’s victory follows the success of Team High Road's Australian riders at their National Titles in early January when Oenone Wood took the women’s road title and Adam Hansen took the time trial title and the silver medal in the road race. Youngster Alex Rhodes also took a Bronze in the women’s Time Trial.

Wood takes another National Title for Team High Road

January 23, 2008 | Permalink

Following the performance of her teammate Adam Hansen in the time trial on Thursday, Oenone Wood took out the third National Title for the team in a week. Wood went with an attack on the final climb of the day and was able to take out the two-up sprint for the title. She now has four national titles to her name including two in the time trial and two in the road race.

Greipel takes his second win for the season

January 23, 2008 | Permalink

After taking his first season win at the introductory criterium of the Tour Down Under on Sunday, German rider André Greipel put on the speed again today, taking out stage Two of the Tour in the German settled town of Hahndorf, South Australia. After a solid season in 2007, where he was instrumental in many of the team victories but couldn't quite snatch the wins he wanted for himself, the 'strong man' of Team High Road has hit 2008 in fine form, setting up what could be a great season for the 25 year old.

Team High Road Aussies successful in National Championships

January 09, 2008 | Permalink

Adam Hansen took the second 2008 National Title for Team High Road today when he took out the Australian National Time Trial Championships held in Ballarat, Victoria. With Roger Hammond's win in the British Cross Championships on Sunday and Alex Rhodes' third place in the Australian Women's Time Trial Championships yesterday, Hansen's performance adds to an excellent start for Team High Road. Hansen surprised himself with today's performance after stating only a couple of days ago that his Time Trial training has not been up to scratch. But the clock proved him wrong and he finished the ride 53 seconds ahead of second place. Alex Rhodes was also very pleased with her performance in yesterday's event, completing what was certainly a personal best time trial effort for her and coming within a second of current Olympic Road Champion Sara Carrigan.

Hammond takes the first win in Team High Road colours

January 06, 2008 | Permalink

Roger Hammond confirmed his talent in mud on Sunday when he took out the British National Cross Championships for the eighth time. Not only did he add another title to his name, now owning 10 National titles including two road titles, but he also made history by being the first rider to win a race in Team High Road colours. Hammond was pleased to end his cross season with this victory. "It was also nice to take a win the first time out in the new kit," he said. Next on the race schedule for Hammond will be the spring classics where he’ll no doubt have the opportunity to show his skills in the mud once again.