Belgian rider looking for a strong showing after spell of altitude training Third overall last year, one minute 32 seconds behind the winner Michael Albasini (Orica GreenEdge) and just two seconds adrift of runner-up Samuel Sanchez (Euskaltel Euskadi), Jurgen Van […]

Sky rider pleased with form after block of training at altitude Prominent last year but then fading over the top of the Poggio and finishing 25th, Edvald Boasson Hagen believes he is in better shape this time round and is […]

Astana general manager convinced his rider has what it takes to win After taking third in Milan-Sanremo last year and then showing superb form on the crucial stage of Tirreno-Adriatico to secure his second overall win in the race, Vincenzo […]

Lotto-Belisol rider prevails in expected fast finish on much-altered course Kenny Dehaes (Lotto-Belisol) recorded his second win of the 2013 season as he sprinted to victory in the snow-affected Handzame Classic in Handzame, West Flanders. The 28-year-old Belgian beat Dutchman […]

German sprinter downplaying his chances but hoping for a bunch finish André Greipel (Lotto-Belisol) is downplaying his chances ahead of Sunday’s Milano-Sanremo, but hopes to be in contention if the 298km race finishes in a bunch sprint. The German sprinter […]

Many feel 2009 winner is bluffing; Sunday’s race will tell if this is the case Although he has been racing since January and took his earliest-ever race victory of the season then in the Tour de San Luis – and […]

Vini Fantini Selle Italia rider to share leadership with Gatto After being identified as one of the big dark horses for Milan-Sanremo on the basis of his performance in Tirreno-Adriatico, Mauro Santambrogio has said that he feels upbeat about his […]