Meier signs up for two more years in important role with Orica GreenEdge team
Canadian wants to keep on doing what he’s been doing: “I don’t want to be anywhere else” The Orica GreenEdge team has extended the contract of a rider it refers to as Mr Dependability, with Christian Meier securing a new […]
Gallopin to leave RadioShack Leopard in order to take up two year deal with Lotto Belisol
“The entire period from Paris-Nice until Liège-Bastogne-Liège is marked in my diary” Clásica San Sebastián winner Tony Gallopin is capitalising on his strong victory by taking up a two year contract with the Lotto Belisol team. Heading there rather than […]
Boonen forced out of competition for foreseeable future, Eneco Tour ruled out
Belgian hoping to return to racing in September Concerns that Tom Boonen would be forced to miss next week’s Eneco Tour have proved to be accurate, with the his team confirming today that he will be out of competition for […]
Ciolek gunning for sprint victories in Volta a Portugal, Pardilla designated GC leader for MTN Qhubeka
South African team also psyched for Tour of Utah Milan Sanremo winner Gerald Ciolek is the MTN Qhubeka’s hope for a sprint stage win in the Volta a Portugal, with the German rider heading the team in that regard. The […]
Charteau announces intention to retire, but wants some results before bidding adieu
Two months remaining in Europcar rider’s career Former Tour de France mountains jersey winner Anthony Charteau has decided to call an end to his career, with the 34 year oldest to hang up his wheels after contesting the Tour de […]
Equal prizemoney promised for women’s Tour of Britain, race set to debut in May 2014
Initial format will be for a five day televised event Following on from the recent news that a women’s Tour of Britain will be held in 2014, more details have emerged about the stage race. SweetSpot, which last week secured […]
Arctic Tour of Norway: Hushovd gunning for success on home soil
Double Tour de Pologne stage winner motivated to fight for overall honours Back in winning form after a quiet spring, Thor Hushovd is aiming to keep his current momentum going in his home race, the upcoming Arctic Race of Norway. […]
Sagan, Ciolek both psyched for bunch sprint in Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic
Milan Sanremo winner states race is major target for MTN Qhubeka Despite been a little uncertain about his sharpness after finishing the Tour de France two weeks ago, double Maillot Vert winner Peter Sagan is determined to try to win […]
Still building form, Phinney ‘quite surprised’ with third in final time trial in Tour of Poland
American rider and BMC Racing team-mates Pinotti and Nerz satisfied with TT result Given the strength of Taylor Phinney’s solo stage win earlier this week, some may have expected the BMC Racing Team rider to be closer to the victory […]
Cancellara misses out on goal of winning time trial but believes Poland is good foundation for worlds
Swiss rider second in final test, Vuelta a España next on racing schedule Riding the race as part of a buildup that he hopes will bring him victory in the world road race championships, Fabian Cancellara has said he is […]
