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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|

Kittel passes lie detector tests on subject of doping, expert concludes he’s most likely clean

“Kittel makes us believe in a pure generation of cyclists”The German sprinter Marcel Kittel has spoken out against doping on several occasions and has now acquired an additional credibility after he underwent a polygraph test on the subject and passed. [...]

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

Haussler recovers faster than expected from fractured pelvis, will return to racing in two weeks’ time

IAM Cycling team-mate Stefan Denifl also ready to pin on a number once again after getting over his own injuryHaving crashed in the Tour de Suisse and fracturing his pelvis, and being forced to spent time in a wheelchair as [...]

2013-08-12T00:00:00+00:00August 12th, 2013|

Tour of Britain announces biggest ever field for tenth anniversary race

Five ProTeams and six ProContinental in 114-strong pelotonTour of Britain organiser SweetSpot has announced the biggest peloton yet for the 2013 Tour of Britain, which will be the tenth edition of the race since its revival in 2004. The eight-day [...]

2013-08-12T00:00:00+00:00August 12th, 2013|

Eneco Tour: Mark Renshaw surprises the other sprinters with a late attack on stage one

Australian sneaks away inside the final two kilometres and holds off André GreipelMark Renshaw (Belkin) took his first win in almost six months in the opening stage of the 2013 Eneco Tour, between Koksijde and Ardooie, as he snuck away [...]

2013-08-12T00:00:00+00:00August 12th, 2013|

Astana “very satisfied” with Nibali’s form progression prior to Vuelta a España

“There were justifiable doubts in his progress…[but now] it's very encouraging”Although there were some concerns expressed about Vincenzo Nibali’s form after he finished outside the top fifty in the Tour de Pologne, the Italian showed he is on course for [...]

2013-08-12T00:00:00+00:00August 12th, 2013|

Horner gains more than he loses in Utah, gets valuable confidence booster prior to Vuelta a España

Andersen accepts Danielson was simply stronger, but believes there’s much to be encouraged aboutGiven the form and determination he showed when winning Saturday’s queen stage of the Tour of Utah, many expected that Chris Horner would hold onto the race [...]

2013-08-12T00:00:00+00:00August 12th, 2013|

Vacansoleil DCM’s manager admits chances of finding a replacement sponsor are dwindling

Team would consider becoming a smaller outfit if necessary but riders are free to look elsewhereHaving faced the bombshell that not one but both of its title sponsors will not continue with the team after the end of this season, [...]

2013-08-12T00:00:00+00:00August 12th, 2013|

Orica GreenEdge continues gradual evolution to Grand Tour GC team by signing Italian champ Ivan Santaromita

“It will be a great way to show my national champion’s jersey”After three years with the BMC Racing Team, Italian road race champion Ivan Santaromita is on the move and will compete with the Orica GreenEdge team in 2014. The [...]

2013-08-12T00:00:00+00:00August 12th, 2013|

Vuelta a Burgos: Nairo Quintana secures race overall on mountainous final stage

Colombian attacks on Lagunas de Neila summit finish to take Tappa y VueltaNairo Quintana (Movistar) secured final overall victory in the 2013 Vuelta a Burgos with a devastating attack in the final kilometres of the summit finish of the fifth [...]

2013-08-11T00:00:00+00:00August 11th, 2013|

Retired doctor who threatened Tygart and faces five year prison sentence pleads not guilty

Verdict yet to be handed down, second individual who made threats will be heard in OctoberOne of the two men charged with threatening the life of USADA CEO Travis Tygart in connection with the Lance Armstrong investigation, Gerrit Keats, has [...]

2013-08-11T00:00:00+00:00August 11th, 2013|

Tour of Utah: Danielson wins the overall with Empire Pass attack

Mancebo takes the stage, Horner distanced early on final climbAfter entering the final stage of the Tour of Utah tied on time with Chris Horner (Radioshack-Leopard), Tom Danielson (Garmin-Sharp) came home the winner in Park City after attacking Horner at [...]

2013-08-11T00:00:00+00:00August 11th, 2013|

Arctic Tour of Norway: Final stage win nets Thor Hushovd the overall victory

Norwegian champion beats Paul Martens in a tight sprint to secure his home raceA second win for Thor Hushovd (BMC Racing) in the 2013 Arctic Tour of Norway, in the fourth and final stage between Sortland and Harstad, was enough [...]

2013-08-11T00:00:00+00:00August 11th, 2013|

Eneco Tour: Lotto Belisol chasing stages with Greipel, high overall finish with Roelandts

Orica GreenEdge confident in strength of squad, aiming to build on last year’s strong resultsWith two stages believed to be suitable to Andre Greipel, the Lotto Belisol team has said that it is aiming for at least one victory in [...]

2013-08-11T00:00:00+00:00August 11th, 2013|

Tour of Utah: Craig Lewis takes first stage race jersey of his career

Vivint Most Aggressive rider award for Champion System riderChampion System rider Craig Lewis has been a pro bike rider since 2007 years and ended a long wait yesterday when he took the first stage race jersey of his career at [...]

2013-08-10T00:00:00+00:00August 10th, 2013|

Vuelta a Burgos: Anthony Roux wins stage four as Daniele Ratto is relegated

Two riders come together on the line and Italian adjudged to be at faultDaniele Ratto (Cannondale) won the fourth stage of the 2013 Vuelta a Burgos, between Doña Santos and Santo Doningo de Silos, in a tight and controversial sprint [...]

2013-08-10T00:00:00+00:00August 10th, 2013|

Cookson planning to meet with many overseas federations between now and the UCI presidential elections

Briton says he will conduct at least one debate with McQuaid in front of continental federationsUCI presidential candidate Brian Cookson is planning at least one debate with current governing body chief Pat McQuaid between now and the elections on September [...]

2013-08-10T00:00:00+00:00August 10th, 2013|

Arctic Tour of Norway: Nikias Arndt takes first pro victory on stage three

Kenny van Hummel retakes the blue jersey with second place time bonusNikias Arndt (Argos-Shimano) took his first ever professional win as he sprinted to victory in the third stage of the 2013 Arctic Tour of Norway, between Svolvaer and Stokmarknes. [...]

2013-08-10T00:00:00+00:00August 10th, 2013|
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