Carlos Sastre already on back foot in Vuelta a España
Spaniard admits not being on his best form yesterday, but is not panicking After two days of racing in the Vuelta a España, former podium finisher Carlos Sastre is already on the back foot as regards his battle for a […]
Vattenfall Cyclassics: Boasson Hagen clocks up another big success for Sky Procycling
Ciolek and Božic second and third Continuing a superb recent run of form which has seen him take two Tour de France stage wins and a stage plus the overall classification in the Eneco tour, Edvald Boasson Hagen today blazed […]
Injured Pozzato withdraws from Vattenfalls Cyclassics
Italian rider will miss German race Filippo Pozzato has been forced to withdraw from today’s Vattenfall Cyclassics and his place will instead be taken by former Amstel Gold victor and Tour de France stage winner Sergey Ivanov. The Italian’s non-start […]
Vuelta a España: Martin says team time trial goal is to stay safe rather than gain time
Garmin-Cervélo rider expects to take a few days to hit full form Irish pro Daniel Martin starts the Vuelta a España today on what is his 25th birthday. He’s keen to see how he can fare in terms of the […]
Kadri believes Cavendish will find it difficult to fight for Olympic gold
Frenchman predicts a bunch of approximately 30 will sprint for race win Although he’s no expert at sprinting, Ag2r La Mondiale rider Blel Kadri has said that he believes Mark Cavendish will struggle to fight for Olympic gold next summer […]
Spanish sprinter Ventoso close to ending season, won’t do worlds
Team Movistar rider admits his batteries are running low Although the course of the world road race championships could suit Spanish sprinter Fran Ventoso, who is very quick inside the final kilometre of races and also good on uphill finishes, […]
Moncoutié to try for record fourth consecutive Vuelta King of the Mountains title
Veteran Cofidis rider confirms he’ll likely continue for another season Admitting he was demoralised after a difficult Tour de France, David Moncoutié has got his determination back and will tomorrow line out in the Vuelta with a major goal in […]
Philippe Gilbert confirmed as joining Cadel Evans and Thor Hushovd on BMC Racing Team
Three year deal for Belgian champion further bolsters American ProTeam’s strength BMC Racing Team has further fortified its squad for next season in signing the dominant rider of 2011, Philippe Gilbert, on a three year deal. The rider joins Tour […]
Tony Martin tipped to be joining Omega Pharma-Quick Step, could Gilbert follow?
Belgian Classic star’s agent confirms talks continue Following speculation yesterday that a deal was close with the Skil-Shimano team, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf is claiming that Tony Martin will in fact head to the Omega Pharma – Quick Step team […]
BMC Racing Team rewards Evans' support riders at Tour with new contracts
Five from Tour team get extensions, two others also re-signed Following Tour de France champion Cadel Evans’ decision to extend his contract with the BMC Racing Team, the squad has decided to prolong its relationship with five others who competed […]
