Classics riders focus on Dwars Door Vlaanderen
The big teams will look to the Dwars Door Vlaanderen this week to continue their buildup for the cobbled classics in April. This past weekend in Milan-Sanremo pre-race favorite Tom Boonen’s finish was mired in cramps and miscommunication as Columbia […]
UCI World Rankings after Milan-Sanremo
With the cobbled classics classics on the horizon, not much has changed with respect the the UCIs World Rankings. Team Quick-Step has maintained it’s lead with a series of strong showings in the Semi-Classic Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne and this weekend’s Milan-Sanremo. Currently […]
Lance Armstrong breaks collarbone in fall
American cycling legend Lance Armstrong suffered a broken collarbone during an event in Spain on Monday, an injury that threatens to disrupt his bid to win a record eighth Tour de France title this summer. The 37-year-old fell along with […]
Villumsen climbs to victory in Gp Costa Etrusca
Columbia-Highroad’s Linda Villumsen used her climbing skills to outpower Lithuanian Modesta Vzesniauskaite in the hilly GP Costa Etrusca on Sunday – for her first victory of 2009. “I’m really pleased for Linda,” commented sports director Ronny Lauke, “she’s always sacrificing […]
Saxo Bank's Haedo wins GP Cholet
Team Saxo Bank’s sprinter from Argentina, Juan José Haedo, came in first when he pushed his bike across the finish line and gave the team a hard-earned victory in GP of Cholet in front of Frenchman, Jimmy Casper (Besson Chaussures […]
Cervélo TestTeam wins again in GP Costa Etrusca
Day two of the GP Costa Etrusca saw win number two for Cervélo TestTeam. This time it was Sarah Düster coming through for the win beating Emma Johansson (Red Sun Cycling) and Noemi Cantele (Bigla Cycling Team). Manel Lacambra, team […]
Cavendish takes his first Classic win
Today Mark Cavendish proved that determination is much more important than age as he crossed the line winning Milan-Sanremo by millimeters over Cervelo TestTeam teammates Heinrich Haussler and Thor Hushovd. Today Mark Cavendish proved that determination is much more important […]
Women's Cervélo TestTeam finish 1-2 in GP Costa Etrusca
The Women’s Cervélo TestTeam captured a 1-2 finish in the first day of GP Costa Etrusca with Emma Pooley taking first place and Kristin Armstrong taking second, finishing 19 seconds down from Emma. Marianne Vos (Nazionale Paesi Bassi) captured third […]
Saxo Bank ready for Milan-Sanremo
On Saturday, 21st of March, the 100th edition of the Milan-Sanremo is due with the participation of Team Saxo Bank, but without Fabian Cancellara as defending winner of 2008. The one-day race is both the first and longest of the […]
Vladimir Efimkin Extends with AG2r La Mondiale
Vladimir Efimkin has extended his contract with French team AG2r La Mondiale through 2010. The 27 year-old Russian came to the team by Vincent Lavenu, and has quickly taken a leadership role on the team. Last year Efimkin showed the […]