Armstrong dominates world championships but will still retire
US rider Kristin Armstrong today added a rainbow jersey to the Olympic gold medal she took last year, landing the second world championship title of her career in Mendrisio, Switzerland. The former triathlete, who competes with the Cervélo Test Team […]
Bobridge further underlines class with excellent Worlds victory
Building on a strong season this year, Jack Bobridge today became the under 23 time trial champion of the world with a dominant display in Mendrisio, Switzerland. The twenty year old Australian completed the two lap, 33.2 kilometre event in […]
Social Cyclists
The ties that bind cyclists are physical in nature, friendships forged over long miles and on remote roads. But while our relationships remain rooted in tangible items—steel, asphalt, sweat—we increasingly nurture them through digital mediums. “The things that are driving […]
Worlds Teams augur excitement in Mendrisio
Last year’s women’s road race was one of the most exciting races in many years and if this season’s formbook is any guide, this year’s could follow a similar pattern. The top five from last year – who broke away […]
Giro di Toscana alludes to pre-Worlds form
The Giro di Toscana is the last chance for riders to hone their racing legs before the World Championships, which fall less than a week after the final stage. A rain disrupted first stage – a team time trial – […]
Tornado Tom hurting for Worlds
Despite his strong showing in yesterday’s kermis in Viane, Tom Boonen (Quickstep) is still suffering from back pain sustained in a crash in the Vuelta A Espana’s time trial to Valencia. “My sacrum is a little crooked. I’ve had it […]
De Maar to Land of Opportunity, Reus extends
Dutchman Marc de Maar (Rabobank) will be joining Floyd Landis at Team Ouch next season. Rabobank didn’t offer the 25 year old a contract extension after he had two unlucky seasons that included a broken elbow last year and mononucleosis […]
Danielson recovering, says World's TT is for experience
US rider Tom Danielson will line out in Thursday’s time trial unsure as to his chances of a strong ride in the race against the clock. He became sick during the Vuelta a España and had to withdraw as a […]
Riis predicts Cancellara whitewash, unsure about Schleck’s chances
Fabian Cancellara missed last year’s world championship time trial due to fatigue after the Tour de France and winning Olympic gold, but Saxo Bank team owner Bjarne Riis believes he’ll be back in the rainbow jersey on Thursday evening. “Without […]
Gesink more upbeat about Worlds chances
Robert Gesink has reported that he is feeling better as the world road race championship approaches, confirming on Rabosport.nl that he is getting over the injury problems that affected him in the Vuelta. The tall Dutchman was lying second overall […]
