"2011 will be my year," says Rabobank riderThe unfortunate 2010 campaign of Laurens Ten Dam looks to be, in a way, almost thankfully over. The Dutch climbing talent admits that he barely managed "to go four weeks in a row [...]
Former Tour de France champion still unhappy with Cervélo TestTeam selectionCarlos Sastre (Cervélo TestTeam) has not been enjoying his best Grand Tour at this year’s Vuelta a España. Nevertheless after Monday’s stage to the Alto de Cotobello he has risen [...]
Spanish telecommunications giant puts pen to paper on Vuelta rest dayWhile it was confirmed a month ago that the Caisse d’Epargne team was to become Team Movistar from 2011, Spanish telecommunications giant Telefonica officially put pen to paper with the [...]
Could mean reduced rider allocation per team to comply with UCI regulationsThe RadioShack team has been added to a revised list of teams invited to the Giro di Lombardia, according to la Gazzetta dello Sport; the American team was originally [...]
Australian third overall, holds points and sprints jerseysNamed by Michael Albasini as the rider most likely to threaten his yellow jersey in the Tour of Britain, Richie Porte said that he is determined to fight on in the race. The [...]
Irishman set for best-ever Grand Tour performanceYesterday was another excellent day for the Irishman Nicolas Roche, who moved from sixth back to fifth overall with an aggressive display to the summit finish of Alto de Cotobello. The Ag2r La Mondiale [...]
German team beats rival Cervélo to take early leadHTC-Columbia won the opening stage team time trial in the Tuscan seaside resort of Viareggio. The German-registered team flew around the short 5.45km out-and-back course in a time of 6’21”, 11 seconds [...]
Aggressive stage causes plenty of action, but little change in the overallWout Poels both validated and celebrated the news of his selection for the Dutch world championship squad by winning the fourth stage of the Tour of Britain today. The [...]
Belgian star takes a critical eye to his former team, training partner, and future teammateAlong with picking up 100 of Vacansoleil's 130 UCI points, Bjorn Leukemans, has shown himself to be a rider not at all afraid to speak his [...]
Luckless Belgian's season ends with latest delay in appeals processThe saga of Iljo Keisse continues. The embattled Belgian track star and budding road prospect has had his case postponed once again. Originally, the decision on the appeal of Keisse was [...]
American in line for top ten finishAmerican GC contender Tom Danielson will spend today’s rest day preparing himself mentally for tomorrow’s time trial in the Vuelta a España. The Garmin-Transitions rider has been looking forward to the 46 kilometre test [...]
Norwegian champion has Melbourne form right where he wants itThor Hushovd (Cervélo TestTeam) has withdrawn from the Vuelta a España and will not start Wednesday’s time trial according to Norwegian TV station TV2. The Norwegian champion has returned to his [...]
Two-time champion leaves some big names at homeItalian national coach Paolo Bettini has announced his first ever team for the World Championships, to be held in Melbourne, Australia next month. The two-time World champion from La California, in Tuscany, presented [...]
New sponsor's money mean more signings for Mauro Gianetti's teamThe Geox team, currently known as Footon-Servetto, has announced the signing of four more riders for its 2011 roster. David Blanco joins from Portuguese team Palmeiras Resort-Prio, Daniele Colli from Ceramica [...]
Meyer makes brave bid for stage victory but caught near finishHTC Columbia rider Michael Albasini ripped the yellow jersey from the shoulders of Greg Henderson with a storming display on today’s third stage of the Tour of Britain. The Swiss [...]
Basque rider holds on to win as favourites go on the offensiveMikel Nieve (Euskaltel-Euskadi) won the sixteenth stage of the Vuelta a España between Gijon and Cotobello as the last member of the stage’s main breakaway group. Luxembourg champion Fränk [...]
Dutchman still managed to finish stage to the Covadonga, but had to retire while sitting 23rd overallThe frustrating, bone breaking 2010 season for Laurens Ten Dam continued at the Vuelta on Sunday. The Dutchman crashed early in the fifteenth stage [...]
Says Vancansoleil will announce a ‘very big new rider’, but doesn’t name himDutch rider Johnny Hoogerland had a strong showing on yesterday’s second stage of the Tour of Britain, crossing over to the big break and then going on to [...]
