HTC Highroad sweeps podium spots in both men and women’s races Bert Grabsch is the new German time trial champion, after an incredible ride over the 43-kilometer course in Neuwied. Grabsch was back at the finish after 49’51 minutes, a […]

Pair is happy at their Dutch employer Tom Veelers and Albert Timmer extended their contracts with Skil Shimano for two more seasons. Veelers has been with the team since 2008, Timmer since 2007. Timmer is a workhorse and breakaway specialist, […]

Lefevere’s team starting to focus on the young riders Matteo Trentin is getting a stagiaire contract with the Quick Step team, starting on August 1, 2011. The reigning Italian U23 has already received a two-year contract, so the Quick Step […]

Contador beaten into third; BMC’s Kohler takes full advantage of Cancellara’s absence in Switzerland Spain – Sánchez Gil rides himself into form Luis León Sánchez Gil, in his first year with Rabobank, took his first win of the season when […]

First professional victoryfor Dutch rider on typical Belgian course Roy Curvers took a solo win at the Belgium Halle-Ingooigem race, crossing the line after 201 kilometers five seconds ahead of Pieter Jacobs (Topsport Vlaanderen) and seven seconds clear of a […]

Rabobank rider scores ahead of Vacansoleil trio Rabobank rider Stef Clement won the Dutch National time trial Championships in Veendam over the distance of 46.4 kilometers. Clement rode home in 56’56 and was over half a minute clear to a […]

ZLM Tour prologue destroy doubts about form of Garmin-Cervélo rider Tyler Farrar still had some doubts about his Tour de France participation, but a good prologue in the Ster ZLM Tour has made the decision for him. Farrar was seventh […]

Could become first Dutch winner on Dutch mountain Alpe d’Huez since 1989 Robert Gesink finished the Critérium du Dauphiné in an unspectacular 20th spot, but his second place in the mountains classification showed that he will be strong in July. […]

Second-year professional races to first win HTC Highroad rider Patrick Gretsch took his first win as a professional when he blasted to a three-second win over teammate Alex Rasmussen in the prologue of the Ster ZLM Tour (formerly known as […]

Dutchwoman takes title over Emma Johansson and Judith Arndt Marianne Vos (Nederland Bloeit) won the 24th edition of the Iurreta Emakumeen Bira (June 9-12) by one minute over Emma Johansson (Hitec Products-UCK). Judith Arndt (HTC Highroad) was third in the […]