Frustrated Vandewalle runner-up to Gavazzi twice in 2011
Developing Belgian takes solid second in Vuelta stage eighteen In a stage that seemed suited to the breakaway from the start, Francesco Gavazzi (Lampre-ISD) outsprinted Kristof Vandewalle (Quick Step) for the win on stage eighteen of the Vuelta a España. […]
Hurricane Irene can’t stop Vermont’s Green Mountain Stage Race
Tom Zirbel wins men’s competition, Fortin best of the women It was one week ago that Hurricane Irene washed over the east coast of the United States, and while its impact on large cities like New York City and Boston […]
Marc de Maar to rejoin UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team in 2012
Climber returns after one year at Quick Step The American team UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling has announced that Marc de Maar will rejoin the squad for the 2012 season, after the Curaçao national champion finishes his first season with Quick Step. […]
Poels happy with progression despite bridesmaid role
Vacansoleil-DCM rider second to top of Angliru Wout Poels (Vacansoleil-DCM) had perhaps his best day as a professional, performing as the second-best climber on one of Spain’s toughest ascents, and the young Dutchman finished second on stage 15 of the […]
Euskaltel-Euskadi leaves it all on the Angliru
Basque team lights up Vuelta stage 15 They have struggled with lack of form from leader Igor Anton, and gaining back time that was lost early has proved difficult, but Euskaltel-Euskadi put in a valiant effort during today’s stage fifteen […]
USA names full World Championships squads
Youth dominates in elite men’s selections USA Cycling has announced its rosters for the upcoming World Championships, to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark. The elite men’s team gets a full compliment of nine riders and with the course pointing towards […]
Ángel Madrazo fights to the end of Vuelta’s stage 13
Young Spaniard gets best result in first Grand Tour Michael Albasini (HTC-Highroad) won stage thirteen of the Vuelta a España, but it was Ángel Madrazo (Movistar) who was just as aggressive, if lacking a little strength when compared to the […]
Vuelta a España continues without Marcel Kittel
Skil-Shimano to adopt a more attacking style Stage seven winner Marcel Kittel (Skil-Shimano) has made good on his team’s calling to withdraw from the Vuelta a España after twelve stages, and though he exits reluctantly, he is happy with his […]
BMC Racing enjoys USA Pro Cycling Challenge experience
American team places four riders in top 25 Though it may have taken a back seat in the overall honours to Radioshack and Garmin-Cervelo, the BMC Racing Team also had a highly successful run at the inaugural USA Pro Cycling […]
Vuelta a España: Geox-TMC best team on stage nine
Cobo shows form with strong third place Though neither of their high profile leaders are placed well overall, Geox-TMC is still satisfied with several cards in play, most notably Juan Jose Cobo, who took third on the line in yesterday’s […]