Cobo says Menchov is the leader and can still win the Vuelta

Spaniard concerned about having bad day and lack of Grand Tour participationDespite being higher than the Russian in the general classification, Juanjo Cobo maintains that Denis Menchov is still the Geox-TMC leader at the Vuelta a España. Cobo is currently [...]

2011-09-01T00:00:00+00:00September 1st, 2011|

British Cycling announces long list for world championships

Cavendish expected to lead the team in Copenhagen British Cycling has announced a list of possible riders who will support Mark Cavendish in his bid for gold at the UCI Road Cycling World Championships in Copenhagen later this month. Vuelta [...]

2011-09-01T00:00:00+00:00September 1st, 2011|

Vincenzo Nibali showing patience, waiting for right moment to battle for red jersey

Defending champion in strong position and riding calmlyDefending Vuelta a España champion Vincenzo Nibali bided his time on yesterday’s eleventh stage of the Vuelta a España, showing confidence in deciding to save his energy and not try to steal seconds [...]

2011-09-01T00:00:00+00:00September 1st, 2011|

Astana delighted with Kessiakoff’s Vuelta, not happy with Kashechkin

Swedish rider has exceeded expectations while Kazakhstan competitor promised too much Astana rider Fredrik Kessiakoff continues to ride strongly in the Vuelta a España, finishing with the main GC contenders on yesterday’s mountain stage and moving from fifth to fourth [...]

2011-09-01T00:00:00+00:00September 1st, 2011|

Quick Step confirms three year contract with Tony Martin

German rider to bring important world ranking points to Belgian squadTony Martin, one of the world’s strongest time trialists and a favourite for this month’s world championships has been confirmed as moving to the Quick Step team for 2012. Today’s [...]

2011-09-01T00:00:00+00:00September 1st, 2011|

GreenEdge-bound Robbie McEwen to retire around time of Tour de France

Australian rider will switch to same role Zabel played with HTC HighroadOne of the most successful riders in the current peloton will end his career midway through next season, with Robbie McEwen announcing that he will race for half a [...]

2011-09-01T00:00:00+00:00September 1st, 2011|
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