Adam Blythe sprints to a wet Binche-Tournai-Binche/Memorial Frank Vandenbroucke
British sprinter finds late-season form to give himself a belated birthday present Adam Blythe (BMC Racing) took a belated 23nd birthday present, a he won a rainy edition of Binche-Tournai-Binche/Memorial Frank Vandenbroucke as he outsprinted the remains of the depleted […]
“Pont Gibus” cobbled sector to make Paris-Roubaix return in 2013
Extensive renovation begins on famous 1600 metre Wallers to Hélesmes sector One of Paris-Roubaix’ most iconic landmarks will make its return to the Queen of the Classics next year, after extensive renovation work has been carried out to one of […]
Shelley Olds, Claudia Häusler and Chantal Blaak to Tibco-To The Top for 2013
US team adds considerable international experience as it expands programme for next year Team Tibco-To The Top has announced the signatures of Shelley Olds, Claudia Häusler and Chantal Blaak for next season, as it looks to expand its programme into […]
Lampre-ISD on the hunt for WorldTour points in Tour of Beijing
“Ale-Jet” Petacchi leads blue-fuchsia team as it seeks vital end-of-season ranking points Lampre-ISD will be led by Alessandro Petacchi in next week’s Tour of Beijing as the ble-fuchsia team hopes to close a disappointing season with some success. The Italian […]
Binche to host Flèche Wallonne depart from 2013
Midweek Semi-Classic keeps Mur de Huy finish but quits Charleroi after 15 years The Belgian town of Binche – which will play host to tomorrow’s Binche-Tournai-Binche/Memorial Frank Vandenbroucke race – is to host the start of la Flèche Wallonne in […]
Colombia-Coldeportes hoping for Grand Tour debut in 2013 Giro d’Italia
“This course could suit the Escarabajos”, says Claudio Corti The ambitious Colombia-Coldeportes team likes what it sees in the route of the 2013 Giro d’Italia, which was unveiled in Milan, Italy, yesterday, and hopes for an invitation to its debut […]
Koos Moerenhout and Ruud Verhagen join Rabobank women’s team as directeurs sportif
Former rider and top coach to continue development of World champion Marianne Vos’ team Rabobank has announced the arrival of Koos Moerenhout and Ruud Verhagen to its women’s team, replacing current directeurs sportif Jeroen Blijlevens and Eric van den Boom, […]
UCI seeks to clarify its position in Paul Kimmage case
Case “limited to false accusations… does not concern other opinions of Mr Kimmage” The International Cycling Union (UCI) has issued a statement regarding its initiation of legal action against journalist and former rider, Paul Kimmage, in which it seeks to […]
Rachel Neylan and Rossella Ratto to Hitec Products in 2013
Worlds silver medallist and sixth place to Norwegian team in place of Emma Johansson Rachel Neylan and Rossella Ratto will both be riding for Hitec Products in 2013, the Norwegian team has announced. Both riders were part of the race […]
Jürgen Roelandts secures Circuit Franco Belge victory as Nacer Bouhanni takes final stage
French champion finally prevails as stage one winning Belgian does “la course en tête” in four-day race Nacer Bouhanni (FDJ-BigMat) finally took his victory in the final stage of the Eurométropole Tour/Circuit Franco-Belge between Mons and Tournai. The French champion […]
