Gatis Smukulis wins breakaway Volta a Catalunya opener
Yet more WorldTour success for HTC-Highroad Gatis Smukulis (HTC-Highroad) won the opening stage of the Vuelta a Catalunya, starting and finishing in the Costa Brava resort town of Lloret de Mar. The Latvian was the sole survivor of a three-man […]
Specialized presents new Venge frame in cooperation with McLaren F1
US bike design meets motorsport composite experience to create new flagship frame Specialized has presented a new aerodynamic road frame, dubbed the Venge, a special version of which has been developed with the McLaren Formula 1 team. The frame design […]
Katusha behind Filippo Pozzato in Milano-Sanremo
Last Italian to win the race hopes to kick start season in la Primavera The Russian Katusha team will be riding Milano-Sanremo in support of its Italian champion Filippo Pozzato in Saturday’s Milano-Sanremo. Pippo, the last Italian to win la […]
Kanstantsin Sivtsov leading HTC-Highroad in Volta a Catalunya
Belarusian at head of young team for Spanish stage race Kanstantsin Sivtsov will lead a young HTC-Highroad team to the Volta a Catalunya, which starts in Lloret de Mar on Monday. The seven-day stage race, which is historically dominated by […]
Jeremy Powers signs for Team Rapha-Focus
US Gran Prix and North American Cyclocross trophy winner adds strength to US team US championship bronze medallist Jeremy Powers has signed with the Rapha-Focus team for the coming cyclocross season. As well as his nationals medal, Powers won the […]
Cadel Evans wraps up Tirreno-Adriatico with solid final time trial
Fabian Cancellara blitzes flat course to take first victory of the season Cadel Evans (BMC Racing) secured overall victory in Tirreno-Adriatico after a solid performance in the seventh and final stage time trial around the Adriatic coastal town of San […]
UCI announces first frames to have met with Approval Programme
Bikes with “UCI Approved” label will soon be available in the shops The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced the first manufacturers to have successfully applied for its frame and fork “Approval Programme”, meaning that frames will soon be available […]
Tom Boonen not on top form for Milano-Sanremo, says director Rik Van Slycke
Flu before Tirreno-Adriatico has robbed Belgian of condition but nothing is out of the question A bout of ‘flu for Quick Step’s Tom Boonen, just prior to the start of Tirreno-Adriatico, meant that the Belgian entered the race of the […]
Astana team all for Allan Davis in Milano-Sanremo
Aussie sprinter hoping to go one better than 2007 second place The Astana team will be built around Australian sprinter Allan Davis in the Milano-Sanremo on Saturday. The Commonwealth champion, and Worlds bronze medalist, has had mixed fortunes in la […]
Robert Gesink’s improved time trial almost snatches Tirreno-Adriatico victory
Wind tunnel work pays off for Rabobank rider Robert Gesink (Rabobank) started the final time trial stage of Tirreno-Adriatico in fourth place, just 15 seconds behind race leader Cadel Evans (BMC Racing). The 24-year-old Dutchman managed to overcome both Ivan […]
