Peeters happy with second place at ‘Cross Worlds
Belgian had insisted that the podium wasn’t a goal Rob Peeters (Belgium) came into great shape at just the right time heading into the World Cyclo-cross Championships, and he was able to keep his promise to work for his Belgian […]
Niels Albert solos from the gun to World Cyclo-cross Championship
Peeters 2nd, Pauwels 3rd in dominant Belgian sweep Niels Albert (Belgium) took a lead from the gun in the Elite Men’s World Cyclo-cross Championship, a lead he would never relinquish, and the 26-year-old soloed to his second world title today […]
Frédéric Amorison making a return from injury for 2012 season
Landbouwkrediet-Euphony rider still recovering from broken jaw, wrist Frédéric Amorison (Landbouwkrediet-Euphony) will begin his eleventh professional season in the coming weeks, though at the mid-point of last season, it appeared as if the Belgian veteran was finished racing. In June […]
Sunweb Holidays and Revor Bedding both extend with ‘cross team
Success of Pauwels, Vantornout helps bring long-term deal with sponsors Kevin Pauwels sealed the overall victory in the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup last week in his first season with Sunweb-Revor. In the past week, both sponsors have to re-upped their […]
Zdenek Stybar on cross Worlds: “I’m calm and confident”
Czech star looking to make it three world titles in a row in Koksijde Zdenek Stybar (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) heads into Sunday’s World Cyclo-cross Championships as a favourite to win on the Koksijde sand dunes. While the Czech rider will […]
Meeusen, Peeters on track for World Cyclo-cross Championships
Peeters promises to be a team player after warning from Belgian Federation The Telenet-Fidea duo of Tom Meeusen and Rob Peeters are both preparing to kit up in the Belgian national colours for Sunday’s World Cyclo-cross Championships, and both have […]
Machado and Bakelants give Radioshack-Nissan a good season start in Australia
Riders pick up team GC title in WorldTour race Radioshack-Nissan was introduced to much fanfare earlier this month, with the Schleck brothers and Fabian Cancellara front and center. But before the team’s big stars even take to the road, some […]
Ideal season start for Lotto-Belisol at Santos Tour Down Under
“The winning mood and the ‘grinta’ is there.” Thanks to their superstar sprinter Andre Greipel and some quick harmony with a revamped lead-out, Lotto-Belisol is off to a flying start at the conclusion of the season’s first big race. Greipel […]
Docker expected to miss two months after training crash
Fractures, suspected concussion for Australian after hospitalization Mitchell Docker (GreenEdge) has suffered an accident while on a training ride after misjudging a corner on a descent, and the resulting injuries are expected to keep him out of competition for up […]
Heinrich Haussler to skip Tour de France, focus on Classics & Olympics
Australian working with Garmin-Barracuda lead-out in Tour Down Under Though he carries ambitious goals into the 2012 season, Heinrich Haussler (Garmin-Barracuda) will once again forego the Tour de France in favour of an approach that will allow him to peak […]
