Nicolas Roche moving closer to top ten in Vuelta a España
Irishman aggressive on stage 13, hopes to climb well in days to come Ireland’s Nicolas Roche was one of several riders who gained time on today’s 13th stage of the Vuelta a España, infiltrating a large breakaway move which went […]
Taylor Phinney disappointed to leave Vuelta, but says worlds is priority
American neo-pro at ‘breaking point’, was satisfied with early part of Spanish tour BMC Racing Team rider Taylor Phinney has commented on his withdrawal from the Vuelta a España midway through today’s thirteenth stage of the race, saying that his […]
Tejay van Garderen and Marco Pinotti to BMC Racing Team
American ProTeam squad adds to formidable lineup With today being the September 1st deadline for the announcement of the future destinations of HTC Highroad riders, the BMC Racing Team has confirmed that it has secured the signatures of two big […]
Vincenzo Nibali showing patience, waiting for right moment to battle for red jersey
Defending champion in strong position and riding calmly Defending Vuelta a España champion Vincenzo Nibali bided his time on yesterday’s eleventh stage of the Vuelta a España, showing confidence in deciding to save his energy and not try to steal […]
Quick Step confirms three year contract with Tony Martin
German rider to bring important world ranking points to Belgian squad Tony Martin, one of the world’s strongest time trialists and a favourite for this month’s world championships has been confirmed as moving to the Quick Step team for 2012. […]
Nicolas Roche continues aiming for top ten finish in Vuelta a España
Irishman believes steeper climbs ahead will help him move up from 17th overall Ag2r La Mondiale leader Nicolas Roche started today’s eleventh stage of the Vuelta a España in 17th place overall, three minutes and 47 seconds behind the race […]
Contador says he fears a Leopard Trek – RadioShack merger
Believes it would become ‘impossible’ for him to win a Grand Tour Triple Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has admitted that he is worried about the rumoured merger of the RadioShack and Leopard Trek teams, saying that it would […]
Holm confirms Martin and Leipheimer heading to Omega Pharma Quick Step
Signings of major importance to team’s ProTeam licence aspirations Following today’s reports that Tony Martin (HTC Highroad) and Levi Leiphemier (RadioShack) are both set to compete with the Omega Pharma – Quick Step team from 2012 onwards, Brian Holm has […]
E3 Prijs Vlaanderen-Harelbeke awarded UCI WorldTour status
Big boost for pre-Flanders event Referring to the promotion as an indication that it is determined to reinforce European cycling while top-level events are introduced elsewhere in the world, the UCI has announced that the E3 Prijs Vlaanderen- Harelbeke will […]
Chris Froome dismisses notion that Vuelta leadership could cause tensions in Team Sky
Says squad has a ‘fantastic environment’ Admitting that his race leadership in the Vuelta a España is completely unexpected, Chris Froome has played down any suggestions that taking the red jersey will create tensions with Sky Procycling team leader Bradley […]
