Power struggle within Astana team may explain Vinokourov’s pledged return
Suggestions that false statements may have been made to the UCI One month and three days after he announced his retirement from the sport, Alexandre Vinokourov dramatically announced yesterday that he could yet return to cycling and compete in the […]
Vuelta a España teams lay out their ambitions for the race
Each squad’s targets listed for three week Tour Speaking prior to today’s start of the Vuelta a España, directeurs sportifs from each of the 22 teams gave their outline of what they were targeting in the race. Some are there […]
Lefevere disillusioned with Gilbert and agent after unsuccessful contract talks
Says Quick Step wants to finalise negotiations with Tony Martin Responding to Friday morning’s news that Philippe Gilbert had signed a three year deal with the BMC Racing Team, Quick Step general manager Patrick Lefevere has said that he is […]
Vuelta a España: Sagan targeting at least one stage win in debut Grand Tour
Tour de Pologne victor will be a protected rider on Liquigas-Cannondale team After winning two stages plus the overall classification at the recent Tour of Poland, Peter Sagan is now ready to tackle his first Grand Tour. The Liquigas-Cannondale youngster […]
Leopard Trek chasing high overall finish and stage wins at the Vuelta a España
Fuglsang and Monfort start as protected riders, Bennati and Cancellara to chase stages One day before the start of the Vuelta a España, the Leopard Trek team has outlined its goals for the race and states that it is aiming […]
After disappointing Tour, Bruyneel says RadioShack aims to prove a point at Vuelta a España
Leipheimer leads second team in USA Pro Cycling Challenge in Colorado RadioShack general manager Johan Bruyneel has spoken of his frustration at the bad luck that affected his team at the Tour de France and said that two of the […]
Cavendish and Degenkolb chase Vuelta sprint glory for HTC Highroad
Velits, Martin and Sivtsov represent GC hopes Confirming a very strong team for what will be the team’s final-ever Grand Tour, the HTC Highroad team has put forward an impressive list of names for the upcoming Vuelta a España. All […]
John Degenkolb’s move to Skil-Shimano made official
German talent plus Marcel Kittel’s presence points towards successful future for team Following rumours earlier this month that John Degenkolb would be moving to the Skil-Shimano team, the contract has been made official by the Dutch squad. The 22 year […]
Liquigas-Cannondale backs Nibali for Vuelta GC, Sagan for stage wins
Full lineup of Italian squad announced Putting its weight behind defending champion Vincenzo Nibali and up and coming first-time Grand Tour rider Peter Sagan, the Liquigas-Cannondale team has finalised its lineup for the Vuelta a España. Nibali has been building […]
Boonen and De Weert named on Quick Step team for Vuelta a España
Belgian team aiming for stage win and top ten overall Multiple Grand Tour stage winner Tom Boonen and all rounder Kevin De Weert will be two prominent riders on the Quick Step team in the upcoming Vuelta a España, with […]
