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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]
Watch tonight’s action hereThe big battle in Amsterdam continued yesterday with yet another change in leadership in the race. Dutchmen Nick Stöpler and Yoeri Havik (AA Drink) jumped from third to first overall with some great racing, overhauling previous leaders [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Elder brother Fränk has no fear of the cobbles as the Luxemburgers prepare for their comebackAndy Schleck (RadioShack-Leopard) seems to be one of the happiest Tour de France contenders, following the presentation of the race’s 2014 route. The 28-year-old Luxemburger, [...]
