Engoulvent not optimistic about defending Dunkirk lead
Yesterday’s stage winner downplays chances of holding pink jersey Although he’s over a minute and 19 seconds clear of his closest rival with two stages left to race, Frenchman Jimmy Engoulvent plays down his chances of being able to win […]
Giro d’Italia analysis: GC winners and losers from stage one
Pinotti and Hesjedal best of the top ten contenders Yesterday’s time trial was just 8.7 kilometres in length, but some of the riders tipped to fight for the Maglia Rosa in this Giro d’Italia already find themselves on the back […]
After quiet early season, Basso starts well in Giro d’Italia
2010 champion bounces back, takes time out of several rivals He hasn’t had the smoothest of buildups but Ivan Basso gave himself a thumbs up after yesterday’s opening stage of the Giro d’Italia in Herning. The Liquigas Cannondale leader placed […]
Giro d’Italia: Rodriguez wary of early time losses
Katusha rider believes race is wide open Starting seventh from last in today’s prologue time trial, Joaquim Rodriguez will begin what will be for him a nervous opening segment of the Giro d’Italia, The Spaniard’s climbing abilities and his strong […]
Marco Pinotti Interview: BMC Racing Team leader ready for Giro d’Italia
Italian aiming for sixth consecutive year of good performances One year ago he exited the race with a fractured pelvis and a question mark over where he would ride in 2012. Today Marco Pinotti will click into his pedals, thunder […]
In at the deep end: Schleck looking for positives in late Giro call-up
RadioShack Nissan leader hopes freshness will lead to strong final week Ever had a nightmare where you had a crucially important college exam, but forgot to study and were completely unprepared? If so, remember waking up in a cold sweat, […]
Stetina confirms he’s unhurt after Giro car accident
“I’m very lucky’ Garmin Barracuda rider Peter Stetina has said that he considers himself very fortunate after emerging unscathed from an altercation with a car this morning. The American climber was riding with the team when he was run into […]
Alexandr Kolobnev Interview: Russian rider gets his career back on track
Cleared by CAS, Classic specialist will return to racing this month with Katusha As the date of his return to racing draws closer, Russian competitor Alexandr Kolobnev has spoken of the tough experience he has encountered between testing positive at […]
SRAM Tour of the Gila: Sutherland and Armstrong winners on day one
Final climb opens GC gaps Showing strong form in the buildup to the Amgen Tour of California, UnitedHealthcare’s Rory Sutherland soloed to victory on yesterday’s opening stage of the SRAM Tour of the Gila in Mogollon. The Australian rider was […]
Leipheimer says it’s uncertain that he’ll ride the Tour of California
American rider still dealing with effects of fracture A month after being hit by a car and suffering a fractured fibula, Levi Leipheimer has expressed uncertainty about being able to take part in the Amgen Tour of California. The three […]
