Multiple world champion Meyer ends track career prior to Olympics
Australian wants to focus completely on road racing Cameron Meyer, one of the most exciting track riders in the sport, has decided to call it quits on that aspect of his career. Although the Olympic Games will be held this […]
Tendon strain and fatigue lead Boonen to skip Amstel Gold Race
Tour of California suggested as potentially being Belgian’s next race Citing both an ongoing tendon problem and fatigue as the reason, Ronde Van Vlaanderen and Paris-Roubaix victor Tom Boonen has confirmed that he will now not line out in the […]
Sagan extends contract with Liquigas Cannondale despite sponsorship uncertainty
Talented Slovakian’s signing likely to safeguard future of team Banking on the rider’s huge potential as a means of securing a backer for future seasons, Liquigas Cannondale team manager Roberto Amadio has extended the contract of Peter Sagan. The Slovakian […]
London 2012: Dave Brailsford ponders men's sprint selection
Brailsford weighing up Hoy vs Kenny selection for Olympic sprint British Cycling’s performance director Dave Brailsford has admitted that he is facing a tough task in deciding whether Chris Hoy or Jason Kenny should be selected for Great Britain’s sprint […]
De Vlaeminck dismisses Boonen’s rivals as Belgian equals his record
Says Boonen must try to win more varied races Speaking after Tom Boonen equaled his record of four Paris-Roubaix wins, former Belgian pro Roger de Vlaeminck has spoken dismissively of the opposition in Sunday’s race, “I hope Cancellara participates next […]
Boonen to target Amstel Gold Race after Flanders/Roubaix double
Belgian continues spring campaign, race will also function as worlds preview Although many big names who target the northern Classics tend to back off after the conclusion of Paris-Roubaix, Tom Boonen has said that he will continue racing, lining out […]
Phinney pleased with Paris-Roubaix debut, Hincapie with new record
Mixed fortunes for Ballan and Hushovd They were amongst the youngest and oldest riders in Paris-Roubaix yesterday, representing both ends of the spectrum; neither won, but at the end of the Hell of the North both Taylor Phinney and George […]
Lost focus means Pozzato is ruing missed chance in Paris-Roubaix
Amstel Gold Race could offer one more chance to Italian Last week he delayed in the finale of the Ronde Van Vlaanderen, waiting instead of counter-attacking when Tom Boonen chased down Alessandro Ballan three times. This time round, Filippo Pozzato’s […]
Pozzato aiming to win Paris-Roubaix in memory of Ballerini
Farnese Vini Selle Italia rider says Italian taught him a lot about race Confidence regained after his runner-up slot in the Ronde Van Vlaanderen showed that he is back to his best, Filippo Pozzato has said that he is determined […]
Bruyneel confirms strong lineup for Tour of California, Horner to lead
Belgian also comments on Cancellara, says he will return strongly RadioShack Nissan manager Johan Bruyneel has confirmed the lineup for next month’s Amgen Tour of California, revealing the riders that will support Chris Horner as he seeks to defend his […]
