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Vuelta a España: John Degenkolb sprints to second victory in Logroño circuit race

German sprinter overcomes Daniele Bennati on the line after an easy day for the pelotonJohn Degenkolb (Argos-Shimano) staked further claim to the title of fastest sprinter at the 2012 Vuelta a España, as he took his second victory on the [...]

2012-08-22T00:00:00+00:00August 22nd, 2012|

Vuelta a España: Rodriguez taking nothing for granted as early race leader

“The gaps are still narrow”Currently holding a one second lead over Team Sky’s Chris Froome in the general classification, Joaquim Rodriguez has expressed surprise to be in red so soon in the race. He is pleased to be at the [...]

2012-08-22T00:00:00+00:00August 22nd, 2012|

Hansen gets x-ray all clear, continues bid to complete three Grand Tours in 2012

Australian rider avoids fracture in Valverde crashAdam Hansen’s hope of becoming part of a very select group to finish all three Grand Tours in a single season remains alive today after the rider got a green light to continue in [...]

2012-08-22T00:00:00+00:00August 22nd, 2012|

Barredo sidelined from competition as biological passport panel studies blood profile

Rider asked to explain past values, team puts him on hold pending outcomeCarlos Barredo’s career is currently in limbo due to an inquiry into his blood values, with the Spaniard currently sidelined from racing pending the final outcome of that [...]

2012-08-22T00:00:00+00:00August 22nd, 2012|

USA Pro Challenge: Tejay van Garderen climbs into the lead on Crested Butte

BMC Racing rider outsprints Christian Vande Velde as break is caught in the final kilometreTejay van Garderen (BMC Racing) raced into the lead of the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge as he rode away from Christian Vande Velde at the [...]

2012-08-21T00:00:00+00:00August 21st, 2012|

Vuelta a España: Valverde angry at Team Sky as it accelerates in crosswind crash

British team keeps the hammer down as the race leader picks himself up off the tarmacAlejandro Valverde (Movistar) was angry with Team Sky at the end of today’s fourth stage of the Vuelta a España, between Barakaldo and the Estación [...]

2012-08-21T00:00:00+00:00August 21st, 2012|

Vuelta a España: Simon Clarke wins in stage four breakaway as Valverde loses to a crash

Team Sky and Katusha put time into fallen race leader as Australian takes maiden victory in the mountainsSimon Clarke (Orica-GreenEdge) took the first ever victory of his professional career in the fourth stage of the 2012 Vuelta a España, between [...]

2012-08-21T00:00:00+00:00August 21st, 2012|

Contador encouraged by first day back racing in the mountains

“We have to be optimistic for the next stages.”It’s been many months since Alberto Contador last raced in the big mountains and while yesterday’s finish in Arrate was just 580 metres above sea level, it was enough to show that [...]

2012-08-21T00:00:00+00:00August 21st, 2012|

Vuelta a España: Van den Broeck among several to lose time on first major climb

Cobo, Gadret, Menchov, De Gendt, Jeannesson all down significant chunksJurgen Van den Broeck (Lotto-Belisol) saw his GC hopes at the Vuelta a España take a hit after Monday’s stage three, as the Belgian suffered on the way up the Alto [...]

2012-08-20T00:00:00+00:00August 20th, 2012|

Contador fresh, ultra-aggressive on Vuelta stage three finale

Lights up the Arrate but can’t shake Valverde, Rodriguez, or FroomeHaving won on the climb before in the Vuelta al Pais Vasco, Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank) animated the final climb on stage three of the Vuelta a España, using [...]

2012-08-20T00:00:00+00:00August 20th, 2012|

USA Pro Challenge: Tyler Farrar takes stage one sprint after his teammates’ break is foiled

Garmin-Sharp goes on the offensive over Lizard Head Pass but the peloton comes back for the finishTyler Farrar (Garmin-Sharp) won the opening stage of the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge between Durango and Telluride, to take his first solo victory [...]

2012-08-20T00:00:00+00:00August 20th, 2012|

US Postal case: UCI says it was never fighting to defend Lance Armstrong

Governing body indicates it accepts Texas court ruling, won’t oppose USADA arbitrationPreviously determined to fight USADA’s charges in relation to the Lance Armstrong investigation, based on its claim that it rather than the American agency had jurisdiction in the case, [...]

2012-08-20T00:00:00+00:00August 20th, 2012|

Johan Bruyneel insists that RadioShack-Nissan team will continue

License, sponsors and riders all in place for next year despite USADA case hanging over Belgian team managerJohan Bruyneel fully expects the RadioShack-Nissan team to be in the peloton until at least 2014, the Belgian has told Spanish sportspaper Marca. [...]

2012-08-20T00:00:00+00:00August 20th, 2012|

Tour of Britain confirms Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish as part of Team Sky

Two British heroes riding together in home race for what could be the final timeThe Tour of Britain organiser has officially confirmed that both Tour de France winner and Olympic time trial champion Bradley Wiggins, and World champion Mark Cavendish [...]

2012-08-20T00:00:00+00:00August 20th, 2012|
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