Merckx gives birth to the Tour of Oman
For decades Eddy Merckx has given cyclists something to cheer about. He has inspired cycling fans and professionals with his incredible exploits on the bike, produced his own line of cutting edge racing bikes, and was the advisor to Qatar […]
Quick-Step and the Tour of Belgium at odds
Apparently there is trouble brewing between Belgium’s number one team – Quick-Step – and the Tour of Belgium. The Tour is set to begin on May 27th, and even though Quick-Step leaders Tom Boonen and Stijn Devloder could take a […]
Evans will wait and see about Armstrong in Le Tour
Tour contender Cadel Evans told the online newspaper The Australian that he’s not convinced seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong will be on the start line come July. Regardless, Evans thinks that Spaniard Alberto Contador will be the man […]
Simeoni hands back jersey after Giro snub
Reigning Italian road race champion Filippo Simeoni is angry at the Giro d’Italia organization for leaving his team off of the start list of the centennial edition. Simeoni points to two teams, ISD and Xacobeo Galicia, who have a lower […]
Romandie crowns Roman for overall, while Freire takes the stage
Three time world champion Oscar Freire (Rabobank) snagged his second victory of the year by winning the final stage of this year’s Tour of Romandie on Sunday ahead of Tyler Farrar (Garmin – Slipstream). 22-year-old Czech rider Roman Kreuziger (Liquigas) […]
Kreuziger takes hold in Romandie
Czech rider Roman Kreuziger (Liquigas) has set himself up for victory in the Tour de Romandie after winning the 157.5km fourth stage that took place between Estavayer-le-Lac and Sainte Croix. The Liquigas team rode strong all day for their leader […]
Devolder works his way to an impressive win in Flanders
On a bright sunny day in Flanders where team tactics proved to be king, Belgian Stijn Devolder used the Muur as a launching pad to emerge from Tom Boonen’s shadow – perhaps for good – and take his second Tour […]
The 93rd Tour of Flanders race preview
Belgium’s biggest bike race, the Tour of Flanders, is slated to take place this Sunday April 5th. This is the Superbowl of bike racing for any team that focuses on the Spring Classics, and even more so if you happen […]
Cavendish takes his first Classic win
Today Mark Cavendish proved that determination is much more important than age as he crossed the line winning Milan-Sanremo by millimeters over Cervelo TestTeam teammates Heinrich Haussler and Thor Hushovd. Today Mark Cavendish proved that determination is much more important […]
Hushovd draws first blood as the Belgian season opens
Norwegian Thor Hushovd won the semi-classic Het Nieuwsblad (formerly Het Volk) in convincing style today, a well-deserved ending to a strong showing by his Cervélo TestTeam. He beat Kevyn Ista from Agritubel and Rabobank’s Juan Antonio Flecha in a sprint […]
