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Saxo-Tinkoff riding for captain Roman Kreuziger in Amstel Gold

A strong and veteran squad with multiple options but no true favourite Saxo-Tinkoff readies for what should be its stronger portion of the classics season, as the roads become undulating in the Ardennes region and some of the team’s grand [...]

2020-03-23T08:19:11+00:00April 13th, 2013|

Saxo-Tinkoff riding for captain Roman Kreuziger in Amstel Gold

A strong and veteran squad with multiple options but no true favouriteSaxo-Tinkoff readies for what should be its stronger portion of the classics season, as the roads become undulating in the Ardennes region and some of the team’s grand tour [...]

2013-04-13T00:00:00+00:00April 13th, 2013|

Multiple captains for Omega Pharma Quick Step team in Amstel Gold Race

Kwiatkowski, Terpstra, Velits and Meersman to work together for best possible resultMuch has been said about the chances of Peter Sagan (Cannondale Pro Cycling) and Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing Team), two riders who are clearly in form, for tomorrow’s Amstel [...]

2013-04-13T00:00:00+00:00April 13th, 2013|

Gilbert on Sagan prior to Amstel Gold Race: ‘He is the favourite, there is no question about that”

Belgian rider motivated to clock up first victory since taking world title Winless since taking the world road race championship last September, it would be fitting in some ways if Philippe Gilbert can break his duck in tomorrow’s Amstel Gold [...]

2013-04-13T00:00:00+00:00April 13th, 2013|

With Cycling Ireland nomination, McQuaid declares ‘ambitious agenda’ as he heads towards UCI elections

Challengers yet to emerge; Irishman says globalisation and anti-doping are two prioritiesSpeaking after Cycling Ireland’s board decided to nominate him for a third term as UCI President, Pat McQuaid has highlighted globalisation and anti-doping as two areas he states he [...]

2013-04-13T00:00:00+00:00April 13th, 2013|

Milan Sanremo winner Ciolek confirmed for Presidential Tour of Turkey

MTN Qhubeka team to chase stage wins and also a good GC resultThe South African MTN Qhubeka team is heading to the Presidential Tour of Turkey with realistic hopes of chasing stage wins, with Milan Sanremo winner Gerald Ciolek now [...]

2013-04-13T00:00:00+00:00April 13th, 2013|

Cycling Ireland board agrees to back McQuaid’s request for nomination for third term as UCI president

Long deliberations eventually lead to agreement within Irish federation McQuaid_Pat_TDU10-1After several hours of deliberations, the board of Cycling Ireland has agreed to Pat McQuaid’s request for nomination to what would be a third term as UCI President. He was given [...]

2020-03-21T14:32:19+00:00April 12th, 2013|

Peter Sagan: “Last year I was third and I remember being left with a bitter taste in my mouth”

Slovakian champion confident ahead of Amstel Gold Race after Brabantse Pijl victory Peter Sagan (Cannondale) was always going to start Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race as one of the riders to watch following his third place in last year’s edition, but [...]

2020-03-21T14:39:10+00:00April 12th, 2013|

Craig Lewis sidelined due to fractured elbow, Traksel also out of action

Champion System riders hit by injuries Craig Lewis is facing a setback to his season, with the American rider facing an undetermined break from racing after crashing and fracturing his right elbow on Wednesday. The Champion System rider fell on [...]

2020-03-21T14:15:46+00:00April 12th, 2013|

UCI presidential elections: McQuaid candidature faces important vote this evening by Cycling Ireland board

National federation to decide if it will back Irishman for third term Pat McQuaid’s bid to secure a third term as UCI President may well hinge on this evening’s decision by Cycling Ireland’s board if it will nominate him for [...]

2020-03-21T14:18:36+00:00April 12th, 2013|

Pinotti returning from fractures, will ride next week’s Giro del Trentino

Evans to use race to raise his level prior to the Giro d’Italia BMC Racing Team rider Marco Pinotti has confirmed that he will return to competition in the Giro del Trentino next week, lining out in the four day, [...]

2020-03-21T14:24:12+00:00April 12th, 2013|

Video: MTN Qhubeka releases stirring documentary into team’s early success

Tirreno Adriatico and Milan-Sanremo races covered in first installment Several weeks after its superb and unexpected victory in Milan-Sanremo, the MTN Qhubeka team has released the first episode of a documentary into the squad. Over eighteen minutes in length, the [...]

2020-03-21T14:22:15+00:00April 12th, 2013|

Gilbert believes he’ll hit peak form just in time for Ardennes Classics

World champion ready to battle ‘phenomenon’ Sagan He was mastered by Peter Sagan this week in the Brabantse Pijl race and had to be content with second at the finish, but Philippe Gilbert still believes that his form is coming [...]

2020-03-21T14:29:52+00:00April 12th, 2013|

Cycling Ireland board agrees to back McQuaid’s request for nomination for third term as UCI president

Long deliberations eventually lead to agreement within Irish federation After several hours of deliberations, the board of Cycling Ireland has agreed to Pat McQuaid’s request for nomination to what would be a third term as UCI President.He was given the [...]

2013-04-12T00:00:00+00:00April 12th, 2013|

Peter Sagan: “Last year I was third and I remember being left with a bitter taste in my mouth”

Slovakian champion confident ahead of Amstel Gold Race after Brabantse Pijl victoryPeter Sagan (Cannondale) was always going to start Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race as one of the riders to watch following his third place in last year’s edition, but his [...]

2013-04-12T00:00:00+00:00April 12th, 2013|

Vanendert vying to repeat podium finish in Amstel Gold Race

2012 runner up lacks recent racing, but says training sensations are goodSecond last year to Enrico Gasparotto in the Amstel Gold Race, edging out Peter Sagan for the runner-up slot, Jelle Vanendert is gunning for another big result in Sunday’s [...]

2013-04-12T00:00:00+00:00April 12th, 2013|

Craig Lewis sidelined due to fractured elbow, Traksel also out of action

Champion System riders hit by injuries Craig Lewis is facing a setback to his season, with the American rider facing an undetermined break from racing after crashing and fracturing his right elbow on Wednesday. The Champion System rider fell on [...]

2013-04-12T00:00:00+00:00April 12th, 2013|

UCI presidential elections: McQuaid candidature faces important vote this evening by Cycling Ireland board

National federation to decide if it will back Irishman for third term Pat McQuaid’s bid to secure a third term as UCI President may well hinge on this evening’s decision by Cycling Ireland’s board if it will nominate him for [...]

2013-04-12T00:00:00+00:00April 12th, 2013|
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