Gilbert believes he’ll hit peak form just in time for Ardennes Classics
World champion ready to battle ‘phenomenon’ Sagan He was mastered by Peter Sagan this week in the Brabantse Pijl race and had to be content with second at the finish, but Philippe Gilbert still believes that his form is coming […]
Craig Lewis sidelined due to fractured elbow, Traksel also out of action
Champion System riders hit by injuries Craig Lewis is facing a setback to his season, with the American rider facing an undetermined break from racing after crashing and fracturing his right elbow on Wednesday. The Champion System rider fell on […]
Argos Shimano team names pre-selection for first-ever Giro d’Italia
Degenkolb heads thirteen rider shortlist for upcoming Grand Tour As the countdown continues until the May 4th start of the Giro d’Italia, the Argos Shimano team has announced the name of the thirteen riders who are in contention for the […]
General election forces Tour of Borneo dates change
Race to be held in August instead The second edition of the Tour of Borneo was due to be held between April 26th and 30th but the organisers have had to take the unusual step of delaying the race for […]
NOS signs ‘access all areas’ agreement with Blanco squad for Tour de France documentary
Dutch station states project reflects transparency on the part of the team Gesink_Robert_Blanco_2013-1The NOS media company has hailed an agreement with the Blanco Pro Cycling team as being one which will it says will allow a high level of transparency […]
After strong Paris-Roubaix, Stybar hopes to ride the Tour de France
Double world cyclo-cross champion proud of Classics performance Speaking after a strong performance in Paris-Roubaix, where he looked like a potential winner until he clipped a spectator’s camera at the Carrefour de l’Arbe sector of cobbles and was delayed, Zdenek […]
Milan Sanremo winner Ciolek back in action in Brabantse Pijl
MTN Qhubeka riders looking for good showing in semi-Classic After missing out on Scheldeprijs and the GP Pino Cerami due to a recent cold, Milan-Sanremo winner Gerald Ciolek has been confirmed as leading the MTN Qhubeka team in Wednesday’s Brabantse […]
Phinney on Paris-Roubaix: ‘I think I got a little bit over-excited’
Young BMC Racing Team rider leads through Arenberg, builds important experience Phinney_Taylor_Roubaix13_Arenberg-1Paris-Roubaix is about strength and skill, but also depends a lot on experience and gauging effort. Taylor Phinney had hoped to be closer to the front than his eventual […]