Crucial day for Van Garderen in Paris-Nice as Montagne de Lure looms
American rider close to yellow, but needs to recover more time from his rivals Sitting sixteen seconds off the race lead of Andrew Talansky heading into today’s fifth stage of Paris-Nice, BMC Racing Team leader for the event, Tejay van […]
Amstel Gold Race awards final four wildcards for 2013 race
Crelan-Euphony, Topsport Vlaanderen-Baloise, IAM Cycling, and Europcar get the nod for Dutch Classic The organisers of the Amstel Gold Race have announced the names of the teams that have been awarded the final four wildcards for this year’s race. Two […]
Paris-Nice: Richie Porte attacks into yellow on La Montagne de Lure
Australian escapes the other favourites in the final kilometres to take stage and race lead Richie Porte (Team Sky) took his first victory in more than a year in the fifth stage of the 2013 Paris-Nice, between Châteauneuf-du-Pape and La […]
Tirreno Adriatico: Sagan beats Cavendish and Greipel to grab sprint victory into Narni Scalo
Briton misses stage win but retains race lead Tour de France green jersey winner Peter Sagan clocked up a fine win on today’s third stage of Tirreno Adriatico, timing his finishing effort to perfection to defeat Mark Cavendish (Omega Pharma […]
Richie Porte: “I think I’m happy to be in this team riding for Brad and Chris.”
Paris-Nice leadership changes nothing for Australian in Team Sky’s Grand Tour plans When Richie Porte (Team Sky) pulled on the Paris-Nice yellow jersey at the end of today’s fifth stage to La Montagne de Lure, it was the first time […]
Menchov philosophical after near-miss in Paris-Nice
Russian rider caught by Porte inside final kilometre of stage Denis Menchov has looked on the bright side of his showing today in Paris-Nice, proclaiming himself ‘quite happy’ despite being caught and passed by Richie Porte close to the line […]
Nuyens struggles in Tirreno team time trial, says it’s been two years since he’s felt well on bike
Belgian rider says 2012 hip fracture has left him low on power The 2011 Tour of Flanders victory looked to be the start of a new phase of Nick Nuyen’s career but, because of injury, the Belgian rider has now […]
Video: Kelly tips Sagan for Classics breakthrough; also speaks about Chris Froome, Evans, Contador
Irishman says it’s too soon to know if Schleck’s comeback will be successful Showing strong form already this year and looking ominously good against Fabian Cancellara in last Saturday’s Strade Bianche, Peter Sagan is one that many people believe could […]
Gilbert, Boonen, Sagan, van Garderen plus eight WorldTour teams confirmed for 2013 Amgen Tour of California
Strong lineup announced for prestigious American race Confirming the planned participation of some of the sport’s top riders including current and past world champions Philippe Gilbert and Tom Boonen, two of the sport’s most promising young riders in Peter Sagan […]
