Boonen takes first win of the season in Belgian kermesse
Nine month wait ends in Heistse Pijl race Without a win since Paris-Brussels on September 8th, Tom Boonen has finally brought that drought to an end with victory today in the Heistse Pijl kermesse in Belgium. The Omega Pharma Quick […]
Sutton: World championships would be ideal new goal for Wiggins to chase
Mentor believes 2012 Tour de France winner needs to refocus Shane Sutton, the man described as a father figure to Bradley Wiggins and also British Cycling’s head coach, has said that he believes Bradley Wiggins needs to set and prioritise […]
Team Saxo Tinkoff underlines importance of Critérium du Dauphiné for Contador
‘Top results in overall standings’ stated objective for Danish squad Out of competition for a considerable length of time, Alberto Contador is looking for a strong showing in his first race back, the Critérium du Dauphiné. His Saxo Tinkoff team […]
Chris Froome: "Everything is heading in the right direction for the Dauphiné"
Kenyan-born Briton leads Team Sky in defence of Bradley Wiggins’ title Team Sky has announced its eight-man line up for the Critérium du Dauphiné, which starts in the city of Champéry tomorrow. The British team has won the last two […]
Van den Broeck deliberately holding back on form for Critérium du Dauphiné
Belgian says there’s a danger in hitting condition too soon before Tour de France Three times a top five finisher in the past, Jurgen Van den Broeck appears willing to forgo a high overall placing in this year’s Critérium du […]
Prudhomme: Wiggins’ withdrawal from Tour de France is not a huge surprise
Says there will be many other big names; Not the first time that a defending champion has missed the race The news was surprising to many but Tour de France race director Christian Prudhomme has said that he had anticipated […]
Belkin signs two and a half year deal to sponsor Blanco Pro Cycling
New jersey to debut at the Tour de France The Blanco Pro Cycling team has signed a two and a half year sponsorship contract with American electronics company Belkin, Dutch newspaper Telegraaf reports. The two parties have been in negotiations […]
Iljo Keisse diagnosed with fractured hand following post-stage Giro crash
Belgian finished the race despite being ‘doored’ by a team car after stage 11 Iljo Keisse (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) is facing an enforced break from racing after being diagnosed with a fractured 4th metacarpal bone in his left hand. The […]
Tony Martin headlines Omega Pharma-Quick Step team for Critérium du Dauphiné
Tour of Belgium winner looking at mid-race time trial and pre-Tour de France mountain test Tony Martin will lead the Omega Pharma-Quick Step team’s overall ambitions in the Critérium du Dauphiné, which starts in Champéry on Sunday, June 2nd. The […]
Bradley Wiggins withdrawn from Sky’s Tour de France team
Illness and injury prevent first-ever British winner defending his title Bradley Wiggins has officially been withdrawn from Team Sky’s Tour de France roster, due to ongoing health and injury problems, which means he will be unable to defend the title […]
