Tour of Qatar likely a two horse race between Terpstra and Boonen
Roelandts losing hope that he can win race Although third-placed rider Jurgen Roelandts reduced his deficit by one second to twenty seconds on today’s fourth stage of the Tour of Qatar, the Lotto Belisol rider appears increasingly resigned to fighting […]
Cancellara pinpoints fatigue from Dubai Tour as reason for fourth place in Qatar time trial
Swiss one of few riders to do both events: ‘I think my normal power was missing’ Riding the Tour of Qatar as one of a very small number of riders who also competed in the preceding Dubai Tour, Fabian Cancellara […]
Tour of Qatar: Hepburn edges out Boom as Terpstra solidifies race lead
Cancellara finishes just off podium in race against the clock Weeks after taking the Australian time trial championships, Michael Hepburn provided further confirmation of his continued evolution in this area when he sped home quickest of several big names in […]
Dubai Tour victor Phinney chasing time trial win in Tour of the Mediterranean
Hushovd pinpoints targets for French event On a morale high after taking his first general classification success of his pro career, Taylor Phinney has now focused his sights on trying to win the time trial at the upcoming Tour of […]
Meintjes adds South African road race title to worlds under 23 silver medal
MTN Qhubeka rider triumphs as mechanical sees Impey loses chance in two man sprint After finishing second in the world under 23 championship last September, Louis Meintjes provided further proof of his ability when he won the South African Elite […]
Boonen clocks up first win of the year as Omega Pharma Quick Step take control of Tour of Qatar
Terpstra retains race leader’s jersey, big names such as Cancellara out of contention Twenty four hours after Niki Terpstra took Omega Pharma Quick Step’s first road race win of the 2014 season, Tom Boonen followed that up with more success […]
Gilbert states he’d favour victory in Milan-Sanremo over Liège-Bastogne-Liège
No Ronde van Vlaanderen for Belgian rider Although he lives next to the course of Liège-Bastogne-Liège and it is consequently seen as his home race, Philippe Gilbert has made clear that in terms of priorities, taking his first Milan Sanremo […]
Bleak day for IAM Cycling and BMC Racing Team at Tour of Qatar
Both squads miss out on crucial break, reset ambitions for remaining stages Two of the teams who were gunning for a high overall finish in this year’s Tour of Qatar saw their chances go up on smoke on today’s second […]
Olivier Kaisen forced to quit cycling due to heart problem
“I’d have loved to race a few years more, but I have to listen to my body and respect the conclusion of the doctors” Several weeks after the Australian Will Walker was forced to retire from cycling due to the […]
Matt Keenan Interview: The race through the eyes of a commentator
The Aussie broadcaster also gives some of his predictions for the season To the novice who doesn’t understand the sport, a cycling race might not always make sense when watching it on TV. It’s like watching a chess match when […]
