Wyman wins season opener for new team Kona
With the road season coming to a close, the cyclocross season is just beginning and the first few races in the US are going to form for many of the English-speaking stars of the sport. British champion Helen Wyman has […]
Women’s Time Trial wide open
Any number of riders could take home the time trial rainbow jersey this week. Amber Neben of the USA has defended her jersey well in a number of events this year, but will come under pressure from all sides in […]
Worlds Teams augur excitement in Mendrisio
Last year’s women’s road race was one of the most exciting races in many years and if this season’s formbook is any guide, this year’s could follow a similar pattern. The top five from last year – who broke away […]
Giro di Toscana alludes to pre-Worlds form
The Giro di Toscana is the last chance for riders to hone their racing legs before the World Championships, which fall less than a week after the final stage. A rain disrupted first stage – a team time trial – […]
McEwen undergoes more knee surgery
“look at the inside of my knee. operated yday by Prof.Alfredson in Sweden. scar tissue had adhered + blocked tendon now freed up – more rehab!” tweeted sprinter Robbie McEwen (Katusha) on his Twitter page this morning (there was also […]
Australia announces worlds team
Cycling Australia has announced the ‘Cyclones’ Australian team for the 2009 UCI Road World Championships for Mendrisio, Switzerland later this month. Bristling with stars, the team is noticeably missing star sprinter Robbie McEwen who has been struggling with injury most […]
Vuelta to go red to mark 75 years
The Vuelta a España will mark its 75th anniversary next year with a red leader’s jersey instead of the current gold, the events organisers have announced. Unlike the other Grand Tours of France and Italy, the Spanish tour has changed […]
Spain announces formidable team for Worlds
Current Vuelta a España leader Alejandro Valverde will lead a stellar Spanish team in its bid for the rainbow jersey in Mendrisio, Switzerland later this month. Twice silver (2003 and 2005) and once bronze (2006) medallist Valverde will be looking […]
Hat trick and race lead for Boasson Hagen in Britain
Edvald Boasson Hagen (Columbia-HTC) won his third successive stage of the Tour of Britain in a bunch sprint in the Potteries city of Stoke-on-Trent. The Norwegian sprinter has equalled his three stage victories of last year, and the ten second […]
Boasson Hagen takes second successive stage in Britain
Edvald Boasson Hagen (Team Columbia-HTC) won his second consecutive stage in the Tour of Britain in a bunch sprint on the Blackpool promenade, ahead of Chris Sutton (Garmin-Slipstream) and Martin Reimer (Cervelo TestTeam). With the ten second time bonus, the […]
