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Klaas Vantornout denies Sven Nys his 60th Superprestige in muddy Gieten race

Tight sprint sees Mr Superprestige denied; Wyman beats Vos as the World champions returnsKlaas Vantornout (Sunweb-Revor) denied Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet-Euphony) his sixtieth career victory in the Superprestige series at the end of a tough race in Gieten, in the very [...]

2012-11-25T00:00:00+00:00November 25th, 2012|

Ten WorldTour teams said to be riding 2013 Tour de San Luis, Boonen and Nibali listed

Stage details confirmed for Argentinean stage opener Just under two months remain until the start of the Tour de San Luis and it appears that a strong field will be in place for the 2013 edition. According to Wielerland, the [...]

2012-11-25T00:00:00+00:00November 25th, 2012|

Nicolas Roche Interview: One step back to take two steps forward

Irishman gives up Tour leadership role in order to learn from Contador at Team Saxo TinkoffAfter several years as team leader, Nicolas Roche will have a very different approach to his racing in 2013 and 2014. The Irishman is one [...]

2012-11-24T00:00:00+00:00November 24th, 2012|

Katie Compton: “I tend to be a lot more clumsy when I’m tired”

US champion flies through the jetlag to extend World Cup lead with her third Koksijde victoryKatie Compton (Trek Cyclocross Collective) managed to overcome jetlag to take her second victory in the 2012/13 Cyclocross World Cup, as she rode solo to [...]

2012-11-24T00:00:00+00:00November 24th, 2012|

Vacansoleil reiterates support of professional cycling

Dutch camping holidays CEO provides differing stance from exiting RabobankVacansoleil, the Dutch camping holidays specialist, and DCM, the manufacturer of natural fertilizers and plant foods, have pledged their continued support to the sport of professional cycling. The affirmation comes in [...]

2012-11-24T00:00:00+00:00November 24th, 2012|

Argos – Shimano squad keeping fingers crossed for WorldTour licence

“We think we deserve to have a license, and we have a really good feeling about it.”The announcement of those who will receive WorldTour ProTeam licences for 2013 is due to be made anytime in the next few days and [...]

2012-11-24T00:00:00+00:00November 24th, 2012|

Cyclocross World Cup: Sven Nys powers away from Niels Albert to win in rainy Koksijde

Slippery mud stops Niels Albert on the sand dune course; Katie ComptonSven Nys (Landbouwkrediet-Euphony) powered away from a struggling Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) to take his sixth victory in the Koksijde Duinencross - an outright record - as the slippery mud [...]

2012-11-24T00:00:00+00:00November 24th, 2012|

Omega Pharma-Quick Step to set up Continental development team

Pressure of WorldTour too much for emerging riders, says sponsorOmega Pharma-Quick Step is to set up a development team in 2013, which will race at Continental level, according to Sporza. The International Cycling Union (UCI) WorldTour is too pressured an [...]

2012-11-24T00:00:00+00:00November 24th, 2012|

Mørkøv reflects on 2012 accomplishments after renowned Saxo-Tinkoff team building

Dane will target Classics and Contador Tour de France victoryThough he went winless in 2012 – and actually has yet to grab his first professional road victory – Michael Mørkøv seemed to always be present at some of the season’s [...]

2012-11-23T00:00:00+00:00November 23rd, 2012|

Jayco Herald Sun Tour planning ‘Paris-Roubaix style finish’

Race will feature first velodrome sprint since 1957 editionIn what is being billed as a stage conclusion that will be evocative of the Paris-Roubaix Classic, next January’s Jayco Herald Sun Tour will feature the first velodrome finish in 57 years.The [...]

2012-11-23T00:00:00+00:00November 23rd, 2012|

Sven Nys heading into what could be yet another record breaking weekend

60th Superprestige race victory awaits in Gieten after a possible sixth Koksijde World CupSven Nys (Landbouwkrediet-Euphony) is heading into what could be yet another record breaking weekend as he takes on the World Cup race in Koksijde, Belgium, and the [...]

2012-11-23T00:00:00+00:00November 23rd, 2012|

Reinardt Janse van Rensburg Interview: Twenty wins in 2012 pave way for Argos – Shimano pro debut

Gifted South African rider poised to step up a level next seasonOne of the ‘hot properties’ of the 2012 season has come in from left field - Reinardt Janse van Rensburg hails from South Africa and has recently taken his [...]

2012-11-23T00:00:00+00:00November 23rd, 2012|

No charges for Europcar team after OCLAESP investigation proves ‘fruitless’

Team reportedly had been accused of using corticosteroids during 2011 TourFive months after a French prosecutor confirmed that an investigation had been opened into the Europcar team, leading to considerable negative headlines and publicity for the team immediately prior to [...]

2012-11-23T00:00:00+00:00November 23rd, 2012|

Legeay states no MPCC approach yet from Astana, but all applicant teams will be considered

Frenchman confirms Optum/Kelly Benefit Strategies and Plussbank BMC wish to come on boardNews that the Astana team is considering joining the Mouvement Pour un Cyclisme Crédible [Movement for a Credible Cycling/MPCC] took people by surprise yesterday, but the team’s general [...]

2012-11-23T00:00:00+00:00November 23rd, 2012|

Jesse Anthony Interview: Aiming for success in 2013 Battenkill and top US stage races

Optum Pro Cycling rider argues the case for a cleaner futureNow 27 years of age and approaching what should be his peak years as a rider, Jesse Anthony has said that he is determined to have a very big season. [...]

2012-11-22T00:00:00+00:00November 22nd, 2012|

Team Colombia signs up World Cup winner Juan Esteban Arango for 2013 road team

Squad continues to prepare for important second yearHe’s achieved a lot of international coverage as a track racer but Juan Estaban Arango will seek to also perform strongly on the road next season when he lines out in the colours [...]

2012-11-22T00:00:00+00:00November 22nd, 2012|
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