Philippe Gilbert quick to quash Vinokourov's claim that he might move to Astana in 2012
Omega Pharma-Lotto captain says he won’t think about transfer possibilities until August In a recent interview with L’Equipe, Astana’s veteran Kazakh captain, Alexandre Vinokourov, left open the possibility of returning to race for another season in 2012, if everything came […]
Rabobank storms to first stage team time trial win at Tirreno-Adriatico
Lars Boom dons the first leader’s jersey, Robert Gesink primed for overall success It’s not often that the first rider or team off in a time trial can hold on to take the win, but Rabobank managed just that in […]
Fabian Cancellara on E3, Flanders, and Roubaix trifecta: "Why can't I win those three races again?
Leopard Trek leader says his form is better than in 2010 As we head ever closer to April’s showdowns on the cobbles, one of the main questions is whether Fabian Cancellara can put together the same form he managed in […]
Androni Giocattoli's Jose Serpa wants a top five in May's Giro d'Italia
Colombian climber hopes to continue incredible start to the 2011 season With less than three months of racing completed in the 2011 season, Androni Giocattoli’s Jose Serpa, has put together a series of results that would make any rider drool. […]
Bjarne Riis: "Contador is the strongest rider I've ever had on my team."
Recent focus on five-time Grand Tour winner’s time trial position paid off in Murcia victory While Alberto Contador’s future still looks murky as he waits to see what the UCI’s next move will be, the three-time Tour de France champion’s […]
Johnny Hoogerland's flu keeps him out of Tirreno-Adriatico as well
Dutchman was originally slated for Paris-Nice and will now miss crucial Italian race as well The much anticipated spring season of Vacansoleil’s all around talent, Johnny Hoogerland, took another hit today when it was announced by his team that he’ll […]
Vuelta a Murcia organizer wants radios back at his race
Paco Guzman feels that the absence of radios caused crashes on tricky descent The director of the recently completed Vuelta a Murcia, Paco Guzman, threw his opinion into the bubbling stew of radio ban discontent on Monday. The director of […]
Ruben Plaza and Mikel Landa suffer fractures in second stage of Vuelta a Murcia
Movistar’s Plaza breaks tibia and fibula, while Euskaltel’s Landa fractures collarbone It was a day of success for the day’s top three teams at the Vuelta a Murcia. Saxo Bank, Geox-TMC, and Saur-Sojasun all finished the day in prime position […]
John Degenkolb sprints to Stage 1 victory at Tour of West Flanders
Neo-pro scores this second win of his professional career 22 year old German, John Degenkolb, didn’t have to wait long following his first ever professional victory at the Volta ao Algarve. The HTC-Highroad neo-pro rattled off win number two today […]
Alberto Contador on Menchov and Coppel: "I think we are on equal terms."
Sunday’s race ending time trial set to be a thrilling one Alberto Contador had to wait almost nine months for his next victory following his Stage 6 triumph atop the Alpe d’Huez at the Criterium Dauphine in June of 2010. […]
