Philippe Gilbert takes Algarve opener with trademark late attack
Alberto Contador’s return to the peloton passes without incident Philippe Gilbert (OmegaPharma-Lotto) won the first stage of the Volta ao Algarve between Faro and Albufeira with a trademark late attack. The Belgian classics star jumped away from the peloton in […]
Matt Goss revives Down Under form to take second Oman stage
Australian takes race lead as Theo Bos caugh behind a split Matt Goss (HTC-Highroad) continued his winning start to the 2011 season with victory in the second stage of the Tour of Oman between The Wave, Muscat and Al Wutayya. […]
Roman Kreuziger finds more confidence at Team Astana
Czech rider sees new opportunities after spending his whole career with Liquigas After spending five seasons at Italian team Liquigas, Czech rider Roman Kreuziger has made the leap across to Astana. The Grand Tour winner heavy roster in that acid-green […]
London Olympic Organisation releases event timetable and ticket prices
Events scheduled throughout first two weeks of games; high prices will be beyond many fans The organiser of the London 2012 Olympic Games (LOCOG) has announced the timetables for all events, and the prices of the tickets that will soon […]
Alberto Contador and Saxo Bank-SunGard relieved and happy over clenbuterol acquittal
Bjarne Riis reaffirms Danish team’s strong anti-doping stance Alberto Contador has reacted positively to the news that he has been cleared of any responsibility for the presence of a trace amount of banned substance clenbuterol during his victory in last […]
Quick Step sending competitive team to Algarve
Belgian team behind Sylvain Chavanel’s bid to go better than his two second places With Tom Boonen leading a strong Quick Step team in the Tour of Oman, the Belgian outfit is sending what it considers to be another one […]
Theo Bos takes windy Tour of Oman opener
Former track World champion gets first win on his return to Rabobank Theo Bos (Rabobank) won the first stage of this year’s Tour of Oman between Al Sawadi and Al Seeb in a bunch sprint. The former track World champion […]
Taylor Phinney to make professional debut in Oman; targeting time trial stage
20-year-old American part of strong classics-style team for Middle Eastern race Taylor Phinney will make his professional debut for the BMC Racing Team at this week’s Tour of Oman. The 20-year-old American was scheduled to start at last week’s Tour […]
Eddy Merckx spreads the message of cycling to the kids of Oman
Cycling’s biggest legend seeks to inspire the next generation ahead of Middle Eastern race Cycling legend Eddy Merckx has been spreading the message of cycling in the Middle East, meeting up for a ride with 25 local school children in […]
Sixteen teams announced for Critérium International
Race organiser ASO confirms invitations for the mini Tour de France Race organiser ASO has announced the list of sixteen teams that have been invited to this year’s Critérium International. The eightieth edition of the two-day, three stage, race will […]
