Martinelli on Nibali’s Milan-Sanremo chances: ‘In the end, champions are really champions.”
Astana general manager convinced his rider has what it takes to win After taking third in Milan-Sanremo last year and then showing superb form on the crucial stage of Tirreno-Adriatico to secure his second overall win in the race, Vincenzo [...]
Kenny Dehaes wins snow-affected Handzame Classic in bunch sprint
Lotto-Belisol rider prevails in expected fast finish on much-altered course Kenny Dehaes (Lotto-Belisol) recorded his second win of the 2013 season as he sprinted to victory in the snow-affected Handzame Classic in Handzame, West Flanders. The 28-year-old Belgian beat Dutchman [...]
André Greipel: “I don’t think I am one of the favourites for Milan-Sanremo”
German sprinter downplaying his chances but hoping for a bunch finish André Greipel (Lotto-Belisol) is downplaying his chances ahead of Sunday’s Milano-Sanremo, but hopes to be in contention if the 298km race finishes in a bunch sprint. The German sprinter [...]
Cavendish plays down Milan-Sanremo chances: ‘I honestly don’t want to target this’
Many feel 2009 winner is bluffing; Sunday’s race will tell if this is the case Although he has been racing since January and took his earliest-ever race victory of the season then in the Tour de San Luis – and [...]
Santambrogio says he’s ready for Milan-Sanremo, wants to seize the ‘Carpe Diem moment’
Vini Fantini Selle Italia rider to share leadership with Gatto After being identified as one of the big dark horses for Milan-Sanremo on the basis of his performance in Tirreno-Adriatico, Mauro Santambrogio has said that he feels upbeat about his [...]
Armstrong draws parallels with Clinton situation, feels he’ll be forgiven
“Ten years later he’s president of the world…it can be done” Although his stock is at an all time low following his admission of doping on the Oprah Winfrey show, Lance Armstrong has said that he feels that he can [...]
ASO announces Evans, Contador, Froome and others will ride Critérium International
Strong line-up for two day Corsican race Seeking to use the race as a chance to compete on Corsican soil prior to the Tour de France start there, some of cycling’s top names have been confirmed by ASO as taking [...]
RadioShack Leopard’s Jungels races to first pro win in GP Nobili Rubinetterie
Twenty year old Luxembourg rider shows class in Italy The 2010 world junior champion Bob Jungels clocked up his first professional win today, with the 20 year old showing his horsepower in soloing to a clear win in the GP [...]
Omega Pharma-Quick Step banking on a sprint in altered Handzame Classic
More snow forces route change as Belgian team defends Francesco Chicchi’s 2012 victory Omega Pharma-Quick Step is banking on a sprint finish at tomorrow’s Handzame Classic, after snow in Belgium has forced the race organiser to make massive alterations to [...]
Ciolek: The tactics are straightforward for Milan-Sanremo
‘Over the Poggio you’ve got to go with the first riders; in the sprint you’ve to beat them’ Describing himself as happy with his form, MTN Qhubeka leader Gerald Ciolek is keeping his tactics straightforward in terms of terms of [...]
Nuyens frustrated at lack of form, unsure if virus or lingering hip problem is the cause
Garmin-Sharp rider running out of time for northern Classics After stating recently that he believes he still hasn’t fully recovered from the fractured hip he suffered in last year’s Paris-Nice, and then withdrawing exhausted from Tirreno Adriatico, Garmin-Sharp rider Nick [...]
Jalabert successfully operated on, begins recovery from multiple fractures
Ex pro to remain in hospital for several days before going home Hit by a car on Monday, Laurent Jalabert has been operated upon by surgeons at the Clinique du Pont de Chaume de Montauban in order to stabilise the [...]
Sagan, Moser and Viviani to spearhead Cannondale Pro Cycling’s Milan Sanremo campaign
In form Slovakian seen has major tip for first Classics win Fourth last year and the best of those who finished just behind the winning breakaway, Peter Sagan is for many the big favourite for this Sunday’s Milan-Sanremo. The Slovakian [...]
In-form John Degenkolb aiming for Milano-Sanremo despite Tirreno thigh problem
Argos-Shimano’s German sprinter looking to improve on last year’s fifth place John Degenkolb will be the undisputed leader of Argos-Shimano in Milano-Sanremo on Sunday, despite suffering from a thigh problem in Tirreno-Adriatico last week. The German fastman finished fifth in [...]
Gilbert plays down suggestions he is the main favourite for Milan-Sanremo
BMC Racing Team rider says others must be considered before him Although he finished second on the final stage of Paris-Nice and went close to taking his first win as the world road race champion, Philippe Gilbert has to sought [...]