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A host of accomplished riders highlight Saxo-Tinkoff Vuelta a España squad

Kreuziger leads with support from Majka, Sørensen, Roche, and ZauggAfter winning the team classification in the Tour de France, Saxo-Tinkoff released a nine-man roster for the Vuelta a España that could well repeat, as best squad of the Spanish grand [...]

2013-08-15T00:00:00+00:00August 15th, 2013|

Ten Dam, Belkin confirm new two year deal, rider to continue focussing on Grand Tours

Dutchman staying put after strong Tour de FranceRumoured at the end of July to have extended his current contact with the Belkin Pro Cycling team, the Dutch squad has now made official the signing and announces today that Laurens ten [...]

2013-08-15T00:00:00+00:00August 15th, 2013|

Gerrans, Clarke and Matthews to chase success for Orica GreenEdge in Vuelta a España

Strong lineup for Australian squadTour de France stage winner and Maillot Jaune Simon Gerrans plus last year’s Vuelta a España King of the Mountains and stage victor Simon Clarke are two of a strong Orica GreenEdge lineup confirmed today for [...]

2013-08-15T00:00:00+00:00August 15th, 2013|

Eneco Tour: Greipel blasts home first on stage four, Boom grabs race lead

Demare misses out on time bonuses and drops to thirdGerman sprinter Andre Greipel thundered to victory on today’s fourth stage of the Eneco Tour, being helped by an impressive Lotto Belisol team inside the final three kilometres and then coming [...]

2013-08-15T00:00:00+00:00August 15th, 2013|

Klier admits usage of doping products during his pro career, loses results from 2005 onwards

Six month suspension for Garmin-Sharp director, can return in FebruaryFormer German pro and current Garmin-Sharp director Andreas Klier has admitted using performance enhancing substances during part of his seventeen year career, with his confession coinciding with the announcement of a [...]

2013-08-15T00:00:00+00:00August 15th, 2013|

Argos-Shimano looking for any kind of stage in Vuelta a España

No Kittel or Degenkolb in untested but prepared squad for final grand tourArgos-Shimano has announced its roster for the Vuelta a España, and as expected, it does not include the likes of either quadruple Tour de France stage winner Marcel [...]

2013-08-15T00:00:00+00:00August 15th, 2013|

Stetina leaves Garmin Sharp for new deal with BMC Racing Team

American rider hoping to help leaders, but also to seize personal chancesThe BMC Racing Team has inked a deal with the promising young American climber Peter Stetina, who will transfer across from the Garmin-Sharp team over the winter. Stetina has [...]

2013-08-14T00:00:00+00:00August 14th, 2013|

Analysis: Gilbert still banging on door of first win in rainbow jersey

Two more near misses for world championClose but not cigar. Philippe Gilbert’s frustrating wait to clock up his first victory as world road race champion continues, with the Belgian notching up two more close results in recent days. Gilbert was [...]

2013-08-14T00:00:00+00:00August 14th, 2013|

Eneco Tour: Zdeněk Štybar takes stage three in a late breakaway sprint

Former cyclocross World champion fastest of a group of four that escapes with a kilometre to goZdeněk Štybar (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) took his first solo victory of the 2013 season in the third stage of the Eneco Tour, between Oosterhout [...]

2013-08-14T00:00:00+00:00August 14th, 2013|

Lars Boom edges closer to Eneco Tour lead as the race heads home

Defending champion just one second away from riding into his birthplace in the white jerseyLars Boom (Belkin) moved to within one second of the overall lead in the 2013 Eneco Tour, behind stage two winner Arnaud Démare (FDJ.fr), after being [...]

2013-08-14T00:00:00+00:00August 14th, 2013|

‘The Armstrong Lie’ documentary to make its debut at next month’s Toronto International Film Festival

Film will take viewers inside Armstrong’s return, rise and fallJust over two weeks after a title and distribution deal were announced for the upcoming Lance Armstrong documentary made by Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney, details have emerged about when and where [...]

2013-08-14T00:00:00+00:00August 14th, 2013|

Swift slows due to shoulder symptoms, rider out of action until 2014

Briton will undergo operation, wants to ensure rehab is complete and thorough He’s had repeated frustration due to a shoulder injury and now Ben Swift plus his Sky team have decided enough is enough, and a more lasting treatment is [...]

2013-08-14T00:00:00+00:00August 14th, 2013|

Alex Dowsett crashes out of the Eneco Tour with two dislocated thumbs

Disappointment for British time trial champion ahead of Friday’s 13km testAlex Dowsett (Movistar) crashed out of today’s second stage of the Eneco Tour, between Ardooie and Forest, Brussels, having dislocated both of his thumbs in the incident. The British time [...]

2013-08-13T00:00:00+00:00August 13th, 2013|

Tour de l’Ain: Bardet takes the overall for maiden victory

Meersman, Duque, Bole, Sanchez, and Poels nab wins in French five-day eventThe Tour de l’Ain concluded on Tuesday, with Romain Bardet (AG2R La Mondiale) chalking up the first victory of his career by taking the overall title ahead of Luis [...]

2013-08-13T00:00:00+00:00August 13th, 2013|

Sagan expects “better condition and good race legs” in USA Pro Cycling Challenge

Cannondale Pro Cycling rider determined to leave mark on race, Caruso will target GC for Cannondale Pro CyclingHaving had an outstanding season thus far with numerous strong results, as well as his second consecutive Maillot Vert win at the Tour [...]

2013-08-13T00:00:00+00:00August 13th, 2013|

Tom Leezer renews with Belkin Pro Cycling for two more years

Sprint train worker set to remain at Dutch team through 2015Tom Leezer has extended his contract with Belkin Pro Cycling for another two years, the Dutch team has announced. The 27-year-old has spent his entire professional career with the team, [...]

2013-08-13T00:00:00+00:00August 13th, 2013|

Ashleigh Moolman signs for Hitec Products for 2014

South African champion joining increasingly international Norwegian teamAshleigh Moolman will ride for Hitec Products in 2014, the team has announced. The 27-year-old South African champion has spent the last four years with the Lotto-Belisol team, since she first joined the [...]

2013-08-13T00:00:00+00:00August 13th, 2013|

Eneco Tour: Arnaud Démare takes the lead with stage two victory

Time bonuses give French star the jersey as Mark Renshaw suffers late puncture Arnaud Démare (FDJ.fr) sprinted into the lead of the 2013 Eneco Tour with victory in the second stage, between Ardooie and Forest, on the outskirts of the [...]

2013-08-13T00:00:00+00:00August 13th, 2013|
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