Vuelta a España: Philippe Gilbert finally shows his stripes in stage 12 sprint
World champion wins at last in complicated uphill finish With time running out to take his first win in the rainbow jersey, Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing) sprinted to victory in the 12th stage of the 2013 Vuelta a España, between […]
Maxime Monfort to join Lotto-Belisol on two-year contract
Belgian time trial specialist “fits perfectly” into Belgian team Maxime Monfort will join Lotto-Belisol in 2014, on a two-year contract, the Belgian team has announced. The 30-year-old from Bastogne currently rides for RadioShack-Leopard, having joined the Leopard-Trek team on its […]
Domenico Pozzovivo: “I’ve done the time trial of my life and it motivates me for the rest of the Vuelta”
Italian shocks the race with a best-ever third place in 38.8km test Domenico Pozzovivo (AG2R La Mondiale) was the big surprise of the 38.8km stage eleven time trial in the Vuelta a España today. The 30-year-old Italian climber, who has […]
Vuelta a España: Vincenzo Nibali retakes the lead after hilly stage 11 time trial
Fabian Cancellara wins the battle of the champions with victory over Tony Martin Vincenzo Nibali retook the overall lead in the 2013 Vuelta a España, with a strong performance in the stage 11 time trial in Tarazona. The Italian completed […]
BMC Racing Team signs Darwin Atapuma for 2014
“Big moment” for Colombian climber as he joins the WorldTour Darwin Atapuma has signed with BMC Racing for 2014, the American team has announced. The Colombian climber, who is currently riding for the ProContinental Colombia team, has impressed with several […]
Multiple fractures for Kevin De Weert after Vuelta time trial crash
Left leg and right collarbone take impact of downhill incident as well as a neck fracture Kevin De Weert (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) was the only non-finisher of today’s Vuelta a España stage eleven time trial after the Belgian all-rounder crashed […]
Alejandro Valverde: “Horner was a surprise, but I don't think it was too much”
Spanish rider impressed by American veteran’s performance but remains confident of own form Yet to win a stage of this year’s Vuelta a España, Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) sprinted to his third podium spot of the race so far – and […]
Vuelta a España: Chris Horner climbs into the red for a second time on the Alto Hazallanas
American veteran takes another summit stage as the others hesitate behind him Chris Horner (RadioShack-Leopard) climbed into the record books for the second time in the 2013 Vuelta a España, as the oldest rider ever to take a Grand Tour […]
Marianne Vos takes 2013 World Cup in style with GP Plouay-Bretagne victory
Solo victory for World champion in final race in the classification Marianne Vos (Rabobank-Liv/Giant) confirmed her overall victory in the 2013 World Cup with a second successive solo win in the GP Plouay-Bretagne in western France. The World champion jumped […]
Trek signs Langkawi and Austria winners Julian Arredondo and Riccardo Zoidl
2014 WorldTour team taking shape with two young climbers The new Trek WorldTour team has announced the signatures of Julian Arredondo and Riccardo Zoidl for its 2014 line up, as the squad begins to take shape. Both riders are 25 […]
