Cappuccino with Oleg, Part II: Politicians, owning a team, and Contador
Oleg Tinkov says Contador's Tour de France rivals are "afraid" of him, that it's unfair for Nibali, Froome to skip Giro
Oleg Tinkov says Contador's Tour de France rivals are "afraid" of him, that it's unfair for Nibali, Froome to skip Giro
Outspoken Tinkoff-Saxo owner feels that cycling needs to change to offer better, safer racing, especially at the grand tours
The Dutchman and former pro has been on the Tinkoff-Saxo staff since 2013
Contador will face Giro-Tour double without the support of Riis, who Tinkoff team owner characterized as out of touch with modern cycling
Ahead of a busy springtime full of important races, Tinkoff-Saxo organization seems threatened by a rift between Tinkov and Riis
Tinkoff-Saxo officials remain mum about a rumored rift between Tinkov and Riis that may spell the end for the Dane's role as manager
Peter Sagan's victory in stage 6 at Tirreno-Adriatico was his first win since last summer
The Russian billionaire says Russia's struggling economy is not yet affecting his company or his cycling team
Katusha officials confirm that the 2015 team budget is 'guaranteed,' but team owner Makarov suggests changes could be coming in 2016
Tinkoff-Saxo CEO insists team finances are on solid footing, despite suggestions by Oleg Tinkov that crisis in Russia could mean trouble
Comments from Oleg Tinkov during a TV interview have raised the possibility that unrest in the Crimea and the shrinking ruble could threaten his team
The former pros will serve as coach and sport director, respectively, for the Russian-registered squad
Nearly 80 Tinkoff-Saxo riders and staff members will attempt to summit Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa as part of a team-building camp
The Russian businessmen and owner of Tinkoff-Saxo admits his offer will not hold water with the top grand tour riders
The Frenchman says the UCI WorldTour calendar provides ample time to recover between the grand tours
Tinkoff-Saxo issued a statement detailing its "Three Grand Tours" proposal, which would pit top GC riders against one another for a €1 million prize
Oleg Tinkov is brash — but one of his own riders says the Russian is just what cycling needs
Tour de France champion says the strain of three grand tours is too much, and that he and his rivals don't need the money
Oleg Tinkov offers a purse of $1.3 million to be split between four of the sport's best riders if they ride each grand tour — can it work?
The Slovak sprinter has won the points title at the last three Tours de France