Vuelta a España: Rein Taaramae hunting stages in Spain
Estonian attacks on successive days Rein Taaramae (Cofidis) made another attempt at victory in yesterday’s stage nine of the Vuelta a España, and while his second attack in as many days proved unsuccessful again, he said he will continue to […]
Kevin Seeldraeyers reemerges at the Vuelta a España
Belgian back on top form in Spanish Grand Tour Kevin Seeldraeyers (Quick Step) stamped his name on yesterday’s stage nine at the Vuelta a España, and the young Belgian seems as if he is in the group of favorites to […]
Bruised hip for Nibali after Vuelta a España crash
Italian couldn’t avoid pileup in final meters Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas-Cannondale) was among a host of overall contenders who were unable to stay upright after a high-speed crash in the closing meters of stage seven of the Vuelta a España. Michal […]
Stef Clement time trials well again for Rabobank
Dutchman fifth in Colorado TT Fighting amongst a strong contingent of American time trial specialists in Colorado yesterday, Stef Clement (Rabobank) finished as the best placed European, earning a solid fifth place. Levi Leipheimer (Radioshack) won the uphill test. Clement […]
Joost Van Leijen likely to leave Vacansoleil-DCM
Next destination for Dutchman still unknown Joost Van Leijen, the 27-year-old from Nijmegen, Holland who is in the midst of a breakout season, is unlikely to return to Vacansoleil-DCM, where he has spent the last two full seasons. Van Leijen’s […]
Jesus Rosendo dons first Vuelta a España combined jersey
Spaniard riding fourth Vuelta for Andalucia-Caja Granada As expected, wildcard team Andalucia-Caja Granada sent a rider on the attack during today’s first road stage at the Vuelta a España, and the veteran rider Jesus Rosendo picked up the first combined […]
Jelly Belly p/b Kenda ready for USA Pro Cycling Challenge
Altitude a big factor in pre-race training camp American continental team Jelly Belly p/b Kenda spent the last two weeks in the high mountains of Colorado, getting ready for one of the biggest races of the season for the team. […]
Mikel Nieve: All for Igor Anton at the Vuelta
Emerging Spaniard working for Euskaltel leader Mikel Nieve (Euskaltel-Euskadi) has pledged his full support to team leader Igor Anton at the Vuelta a España, a big commitment for the Spaniard, whose talents may soon warrant Grand Tour leadership for himself […]
Stijn Devolder hoping for a solid Vuelta a España
Belgian ready to silence critics Stijn Devolder, in his first year with Vacansoleil-DCM, feels he has finally put poor health and tragedy behind him, and he says he is ready to ride well in the Vuelta a España. After moving […]
Heads-up Demol makes sure Radioshack wins Eneco Tour team title
Race jury reviews crash-marred finale During yesterday’s final stage of the Eneco Tour, Team Radioshack seemed as if they had the team title all sewn up. But when Edvald Boasson Hagen (Sky Procycling) powered away from the field to win […]
