Mouris and Stroetinga overhauled on fina day of racing Having started the final day in second place overall, Kenny De Ketele and Gijs Van Hoecke (Deelen Verswaren) put in a strong effort yesterday evening to grab the overall victory in [...]
Albert says he’s not currently able to win racesTom Meeusen (Telenet-Fidea) has struggled off-and-on recently with occasional stomach problems and lack of confidence, back luck and bad form. But a third place finish in the opening round of the Superprestige [...]
Watch tonight’s action hereAmsterdam six day, standings after day five (Friday)1, Jens Mouris and Wim Stroetinga (Ned) Vlasman, 208 pts2, Kenny De Ketele and Gijs Van Hoecke (Bel) Deelen Verswaren, 212 pts, at 1 lap3, Nick Stöpler and Yoeri Havik [...]
European track championship medals also encouraging for first year under 23 rider Identified as one of the big young talents by his results this year, Under 23 Chrono des Nations winner Ryan Mullen has said that he is looking forward [...]
Technical issue sees chasers close in but US champion holds onKatie Compton (Trek) survived a final lap scare in the second round of the 2013/14 cyclocross World Cup, in Tábor, Czech Republic, to take what was more dominant a victory [...]
Operation was possible, but Spanish rider believes risks are too great to continue in the sport The 2006 Clásica de San Sebastián winner Xavier Florencio has explained his decision to retire at 33 years of age, saying that the necessity [...]
Netherlands champion outsprints Philipp Walsleben despite mid-race crashLars van der Haar (Rabobank) took his second victory in the 2013/14 cyclocross World Cup, in Tábor, Czech Republic, to maintain his perfect record in the season-long competition. The Netherlands champion, who had [...]
Family member of Tour de France runner up signs contract with Spanish WorldTour squadTwo years after Nairo Quintana joined the Movistar team and three months after he finished second in the Tour de France, the brother of the Colombian rider [...]
Dutch champion finds new squad after Vacansoleil DCM team foldsAfter several nervous months not knowing where he would race next year, Johnny Hoogerland has confirmed that he will compete with the Androni Gioccatoli – Venezuela team in 2014. The Dutch [...]
Anti-doping expert encouraged by Cookson’s win in presidency battle, says new leadership is crucial for UCI and the sportRobin Parisotto has said that he believes that Brian Cookson’s planned independent anti-doping body will be a major step forward for the [...]
Giro d’Italia focus allows former World champion to ride home raceCadel Evans (BMC Racing) has announced that he will kick off his 2014 season at the Santos Tour Down Under, in his first appearance at his home race since 2010. [...]
Watch tonight’s action hereWith just two evenings’ racing remaining in the Amsterdam Six day, the battle is heating up for the final honours. Last year’s winner Pim Ligthart plus his ICS – Visa partner Marcel Kalz jumped from third to [...]
New broom needed to lose the baggage of the sport’s tainted era, says Tour championChris Froome (Team Sky) backs new International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson to rid cycling of its old dope-tarnished image, according to Sky Sports. The [...]
“The cobbles could make the race dangerous and difficult. It will be crucial to have a strong team at your side in the first days” Second overall in his Tour de France debut this year, Nairo Quintana has said that [...]
More details emerge of election day manoeuvre in AigleFollowing on from yesterday’s news that corporate investigators swooped on the UCI’s headquarters in Aigle minutes after Brian Cookson was elected UCI president last month, it has emerged that a laptop belonging [...]
Belgian likely attracted by nine cobblestone sectors on stage five to Porte du HainautTom Boonen suggested in the past that he might not ride the Tour de France again but, perhaps tantalised by the news that there will be nine [...]
Race’s two British winners could put personal enmity aside; Yorkshire start could be keyRod Ellingworth, Team Sky’s performance manager, feels that Chris Froome and Bradley Wiggins could put their personal enmity aside and line up side by side at the [...]
Can German rider hold onto his new crown as fastest Tour de France sprinter?Having worn the yellow jersey after winning stage one of the 2013 Tour de France, Marcel Kittel has made clear that a major goal for him in [...]
