Tour of California: Nick Nuyens applauds decision to cancel stage one
“I’ve never seen such a turnaround in the weather,” says Ronde van Vlaanderen winner The decision to cancel yesterday’s first stage of the Tour of California was one greeted by universal approval, especially among the riders. The heavy snow that […]
Giro d’Italia: Monte Crostis to remain in Zoncolan stage
Dangerous descent will stay on the course, says Angelo Zomegnan Despite concerns over rider safety, particularly in the wake of the tragic death of Wouter Weylandt in the race last week, the climb and descent of Monte Crostis will remain, […]
Giro d’Italia: Vincenzo Nibali still confident despite losing time to Contador on Etna
Liquigas-Cannondale team hoping to step up in the race’s second part and put Spanish rider into difficulty Having finished third in the Giro d’Italia last year, behind teammate Ivan Basso, then going on to win the Vuelta a España, Liquigas-Cannondale’s […]
Tour of California: Lars Boom’s season’s second part begins here
Cyclocross specialist is one of the few riders disappointed with yesterday’s cancellation Since his own spring Classics season finished in Paris-Roubaix, Rabobank’s Lars Boom has been resting up and training for the next phase of the season. The Dutchman has […]
Giro d’Italia: Joaquim Rodriguez still fighting towards his goal
“We have to attack Contador from far out.” Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) had what he described as “a bad day” on yesterday’s stage to Mount Etna. He lost 2’21” to stage winner, and new race leader, Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank-SunGard) and […]
Tour of California: Nick Nuyens applauds decision to cancel stage one
“I’ve never seen such a turnaround in the weather,” says Ronde van Vlaanderen winner The decision to cancel yesterday’s first stage of the Tour of California was one greeted by universal approval, especially among the riders. The heavy snow that […]
Giro d’Italia: Monte Crostis to remain in Zoncolan stage
Dangerous descent will stay on the course, says Angelo Zomegnan Despite concerns over rider safety, particularly in the wake of the tragic death of Wouter Weylandt in the race last week, the climb and descent of Monte Crostis will remain, […]
Ina Teutenberg defends Chongming Island World Cup
Fourth place Annemiek van Vleuten retakes World Cup jersey Ina Teutenberg (HTC-Highroad) successfully defended her title in the Tour of Chongming Island World Cup, capping a near perfect week for herself and the HTC-Highroad team. The German über-sprinter beat British […]
Giro d’Italia: Alberto Contador conquers Etna with all guns blazing
Stage and race lead for Tour champion as the race takes on the volcano Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank-SunGard) staked his claim as the strongest rider at this year’s Giro d’Italia with a dominant stage victory in the ninth stage between […]
Giro d’Italia: Oscar Gatto foils the sprinters with last gasp attack into Tropea
Surprise attack from Alberto Contador gains a few seconds ahead of tomorrow’s Etna stage Oscar Gatto (Farnese Vini-Neri Sottoli) won the eighth stage of the Giro d’Italia between Sapri and Tropea, after a late attack on the short, steep climb […]








