Team’s sprinting chances impacted by withdrawalOne of the strongest Italian sprinters in the Giro d’Italia has pulled out of the race, with fever causing Daniele Bennati to end his participation today. The RadioShack Nissan rider was a strong third behind [...]
Good form for defending champion on first mountain finish; Lampre-ISD loses Maglia Rosa as Adriano Malori cracksIt was close, but no cigar, for Lampre-ISD’s Michele Scarponi at Rocca di Cambio on stage seven of the Giro d’Italia, as he was [...]
RadioShack Nissan rider to the fore in Giro d’ItaliaFrank Schleck today dismissed any concerns that he might be off form due to an unexpected call-up to the Giro d’Italia, fininshing third on the first summit finish of the race. The [...]
Garmin-Barracuda rider becomes the first Canadian in pink after letting it slip the day beforeHaving left it a little late to chase down the break in yesterday’s sixth stage to Porto Sant’Elpidio, Garmin-Barracuda was forced to release its grip on [...]
Comment sought from RadioShack Nissan teamAlthough the federal investigation into Lance Armstrong and others involved in the US Postal Service team officially came to a close on February 3rd due to a ruling by United States Attorney Andre Birotte Jr., [...]
French sprinter adjudged to have impeded rivals in Villers-Bocage finishKenny van Hummel (Vacansoleil-DCM) was awarded the victory in stage two of the Tour de Picardie, between Tergnier and Villers-Bocage, after original winner Nacer Bouhanni (FDJ-BigMat) was adjudged to have sprinted [...]
Ryder Hesjedal becomes the first Canadian in pink after the race’s first mountain finishHaving taken the first ever victory of his long career during the previous year’s Giro d’Italia, Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) took his second at the top of the [...]
Back problems force Belgian climber out as the mountains beginJust 70km into the seventh stage of the Giro d’Italia, between Recanati and Rocca di Cambio, Lotto-Belisol’s Gianni Meersman became the fifth rider to abandon the race. The Belgian had been [...]
New team-mate says Italian is extremely focussedFollowing a search for a team for the current season, former Classic specialist Davide Rebellin will attempt to get his career back on track at 40 years of age with the small Meridiana Kamen [...]
Polish rider unable to get the better of Malori, sits second overallWhen it became clear that the Maglia Rosa would be up for grabs, Michal Golas (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) did all he could to try and grab a career-best result. [...]
Former Giro d’Italia mountains boss trying to hit July healthy and in formWhile Matthew Lloyd has enjoyed his first season with Lampre-ISD, it has not been a particularly smooth year for the Australian. However the former Giro d’Italia stage winner [...]
Italian time trial champion wins a four-way battle for the race lead on a hot, hard day into Porto Sant’ElpidioAs part of a four-man chase group, pursuing former breakaway companion Miguel Angel Rubiano (Androni Giocattoli-Venezuela), Lampre-ISD’s Adriano Malori was locked [...]
Crash ends campaign of Garmin Barracuda sprinterFollowing the crashes of Taylor Phinney (BMC Racing Team) in the race, Tyler Farrar today became the second of the Giro d’Italia’s four American riders to suffer injury; in contrast to Phinney, though, the [...]
Adriano Malori rides himself into pink as Ramunas Navardauskas cracks on tough, hilly courseMiguel Angel Rubiano (Androni Giocattoli-Venezuela) escaped from a day-long breakaway to take victory in the sixth stage of the Giro d’Italia, between Urbino and Porto Sant’Elpidio. The [...]
Former Team Sky rider to open bike shop in South AfricaJohn-Lee Augustyn has revealed to VeloNation that he is taking a hiatus from professional cycling following a series of injury concerns. The South African, who underwent a hip resurfacing operation [...]
Norwegian lacking form, affected by fatigueThor Hushovd’s frustrating season continued today when the BMC Racing Team rider dropped out of the Giro d’Italia 84 kilometres after the start in Urbino. The Norwegian, who normally rides well on rolling roads, got [...]
Swiss rider speaks about return, team manager says he deserves second chanceThomas Frei is set to return to the sport with Michael Rasmussen’s Christina Watches-Onfone team, with a contract for the remainder of 2012 being announced today in Denmark. The [...]
Riis Cycling CEO says several companies are in discussionsBjarne Riis’ Saxo Bank team looks set for a better financial footing with the news that one of its current minor sponsors wants to step up its commitment significantly. Timeshare company Anfi [...]
