Philippe Gilbert hopes to continue his repeat victory habits at Amstel Gold
Walloon has a history of repeat wins: Paris-Tours, Giro di Lombardia, Giro del Piemonte. Defending Amstel Gold Race champion, Philippe Gilbert, heads into Sunday’s Limburg romp as the big favorite after a strong spring highlighted by yet another win on […]
Robert Gesink returns to the Keutenberg, the climb that took his father
Dutch talent says his emotions are in check, hopes for Rabobank glory on Sunday Less than half a year ago, Robert Gesink’s father crashed on the descent of the Amstel Gold Race’s famed Keutenberg climb. The father of Holland’s biggest […]
Robert Gesink downplays Amstel Gold chances: "I am not the man to beat Sunday."
Dutch Tour de France hopeful feels he’s a rider for the long ascents of the Grand Tours, not the short, steep ones of spring Following a tough training ride in the hills of the Amstel Gold Race, 24 year old […]
Cadel Evans to miss Amstel Gold and Fleche Wallonne due to injuries sustained in a training crash
Tirreno-Adriatico winner’s Tour de France target still on track An injury to the quadricep and knee of 2009 World Champion, Cadel Evans, will keep the Australian out of both the Amstel Gold Race and Fleche Wallonne. The injury stems from […]
HTC-Highroad's Alex Rasmussen to make first Grand Tour start at Giro d'Italia
Director Brian Holm: “If you took Lars Bak’s head and put it together with Alex’s legs, then you’d have a Cancellara.” HTC-Highroad’s young powerhouse, Alex Rasmussen, will take part in his first ever Grand Tour in May. The news came […]
Saxo Bank's David Tanner breaks elbow in first stage of Vuelta a Castilla y Leon
Australian can resume training in three weeks The solid start to the season by new Saxo Bank signing, David Tanner, will be put on hold for a few weeks, after Tanner suffered a broken elbow in yesterday’s first stage of […]
Katusha's Sergei Ivanov wants a second victory at the Amstel Gold Race
36 year old 2009 winner looking forward to his favorite race on Sunday Sergei Ivanov, the winner of the 2009 Amstel Gold Race, has his eyes firmly set on glory on the Cauberg again in 2011. Speaking with Het Nieuwsblad, […]
Stijn Devolder suffers through hunger knock at Paris-Roubaix
Vacansoleil rider admits frustration over lost opportunities this spring After a promising start to the season in the early stage races, there was hope that Stijn Devolder could return to his spot as one of the world’s best cobbled specialists. […]
Vacansoleil's Thomas De Gendt hopeful for a good result in today's Brabantse Pijl
Last year’s runner-up wants to take a step higher on the podium Thomas De Gendt, last year’s runner-up at the Brabantse Pijl, is hoping to move up a step on the podium this afternoon. The 24 year old Vacansoleil rider […]
Giovanni Visconti out of Brabantse Pijl and GP Denain with the flu
Italian Champion hoping to be back to top condition in time for Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race The Farnese Vini-Neri Sottoli team headed north to Belgium yesterday with great hopes that the team, and in particular, Giovanni Visconti, could make an […]
