Van Impe states that De Wilde has ‘very minimal’ risk of paralysis

Belgian rider keen to return to racing as soon as possible Following concerns yesterday that Belgian rider Sjef De Wilde could face the risk of paralysis after his crash at the end of the Scheldeprijs yesterday, team manager Lucien Van [...]

2011-04-07T00:00:00+00:00April 7th, 2011|

Three year contract with Team Movistar officially confirmed for Costa

Portuguese rider back in action Two weeks after it was first reported by Portuguese media that Rui Costa had signed a deal to race with Team Movistar in 2011, the Spanish team has officially confirmed that the rider will be [...]

2011-04-07T00:00:00+00:00April 7th, 2011|

Paris-Roubaix's new pavé sectors set to reshape race

Prudhomme: 'The race will be even more intense before Arenberg'Many of favourites will reconnoitre the Paris-Roubaix course today and tomorrow. World Champ Thor Hushovd, Fabian Cancellara, Tom Boonen and others want to prepare themselves for 'A Sunday in Hell.' This [...]

2011-04-07T00:00:00+00:00April 7th, 2011|

Circuit Cycliste Sarthe: Anthony Roux wins as breakaway puts Bennati under pressure

Stage and race lead for Frenchman as David Millar joins the escape Anthony Roux (FDJ) won the fourth stage of the Circuit de la Sarthe-Pays de la Loire between Angers and Pré-en-Pail as David Millar (Garmin-Cervélo) was true to his [...]

2011-04-07T00:00:00+00:00April 7th, 2011|

De Wilde hospitalised with serious injuries, Boasson Hagen out for weeks

No Paris-Roubaix for Sky Procycling rider Belgian rider Sjef De Wilde is facing a long period of recovery after suffering serious injuries during the crash-marred finale of today’s Scheldeprijs. The Willems Veranda’s Accent competitor was one of several who fell [...]

2011-04-06T00:00:00+00:00April 6th, 2011|

Hot Sánchez looking forward to difficult stage four in Vuelta al País Vasco

Spaniard needs time gap ahead of final time trialSamuel Sánchez (Euskaltel-Euskadi) currently sits in third place overall in the Vuelta al País Vasco, tied on time with Joaquin Rodriguez and Andreas Klöden. Three stages down, three to go. For the [...]

2011-04-06T00:00:00+00:00April 6th, 2011|

Circuit Cycliste Sarthe: Bennati surprises Millar with time trial victory

First ever pro TT win for Italian Leopard Trek riderWhen David Millar took over as fastest finisher in the stage 3 time trial at the Circuit Cycliste Sarthe on Wednesday afternoon, there was a sense that the winner had been [...]

2011-04-06T00:00:00+00:00April 6th, 2011|

Marcel Kittel: Skil Shimano neo pro with good season start

But seeing the less glamorous side of his job as wellMarcel Kittel is riding in his first year as a professional with the Skil Shimano team. The German had a perfect start to his season, winning stage three of the [...]

2011-04-06T00:00:00+00:00April 6th, 2011|

Vuelta al Pais Vasco: Vinokourov grabs first win of season, Rodriguez back in yellow

Team RadioShack’s Klöden drops to second overall, but remains locked on timeTeam Astana leader Alexandre Vinokourov raced to a characteristic solo win on today’s third stage of the Vuelta al Pais Vasco, showing that his form is ramping up prior [...]

2011-04-06T00:00:00+00:00April 6th, 2011|

Scheldeprijs: Hincapie crashes twice, will assess injuries tomorrow on pre-Paris-Roubaix ride

American hopes that injuries won’t affect chances for Sunday George Hincapie’s Paris-Roubaix preparations had an unwelcome disruption today when the American rider crashed twice during Scheldeprijs. The American scraped his right hip and banged his left knee in the incidents. [...]

2011-04-06T00:00:00+00:00April 6th, 2011|

Scheldeprijs: Boasson Hagen breaks three ribs, Paris-Roubaix looks extremely unlikely

Team-mate Sutton also injured in Belgian raceSky Procycling talent Edvald Boasson Hagen looks all but certain to miss Paris-Roubaix after crashing today and breaking three ribs. The 23 year old Norwegian was one of several riders who fell during the [...]

2011-04-06T00:00:00+00:00April 6th, 2011|

Cavendish turns things around and wins third Scheldeprijs

Third start, third win for Briton, Farrar amongst fallersRepeating his wins of 2007 and 2008, HTC Highroad's Mark Cavendish got his season back on track when he sped to a dominant bunch sprint victory in the 99th edition of the [...]

2011-04-06T00:00:00+00:00April 6th, 2011|

Circuit Cycliste Sarthe: Kreder grabs his first pro win for Garmin-Cervelo

Dutchman beats stage one winner Bennati into AngersGarmin-Cervélo’s Michael Kreder boosted team morale after a frustrating Tour of Flanders campaign when he grabbed a stage win on today’s second leg of the Circuit Cycliste Sarthe in France. The 23 year [...]

2011-04-06T00:00:00+00:00April 6th, 2011|

Karsten Kroon and Brent Bookwalter recovering well from collarbone fractures

Both BMC riders hoping to return to racing soonWhile BMC gears up for their assault on Paris-Roubaix on Sunday, two members of the red and black team are doing their best to get back on their bikes as quickly as [...]

2011-04-06T00:00:00+00:00April 6th, 2011|

New name for former Quiznos Pro Challenge could reflect bigger ambitions for event

Race states that Quiznos will continue with same level of involvement as beforeThe news that the USA’s new top-level stage race has changed its name has had many commentators scratching their heads about the changed branding four and a half [...]

2011-04-06T00:00:00+00:00April 6th, 2011|

Phil Liggett Interview: Race radios, 2011 tips, Leopard Trek and Tour favourites

Veteran broadcaster answers a range of questions about the sport When you hear sentences like "once again, they've stretched the elastic" or “his legs have turned to rubber and his effort reduced to mere survival," you are probably watching a [...]

2011-04-06T00:00:00+00:00April 6th, 2011|
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