Questions over Basso's form, Simoni's future after Giro del Trentino
Former Giro d’Italia winners Ivan Basso and Gilberto Simoni both lined out in the Giro del Trentino aiming for a strong performance, knowing that would show that their preparations for the Italian Tour were on track, and also that it […]
Caruso to make Katusha debut in Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Following an early-season transfer from his previous team, the Italian rider Giampaolo Caruso will tomorrow make his debut for the Katusha squad when he lines out in Liège-Bastogne-Liège. The 29 year old from Avola had been with the Ceramica Flaminia […]
Evans plays down his chances of taking the Flèche-Liège double
Cadel Evans is undoubtedly benefiting from a big boost to his morale after the second big one-day race victory of his career in Flèche Wallonne, but he doesn’t appear to rate his chances too highly of taking a rare double […]
Cuengo checks out Liège course, feels change to route suits him
Triple Tour of Lombardy victor Damiano Cunego is aiming to take his second-ever spring Classic and used Thursday as an opportunity to check out part of the route of this Sunday’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège. The course has been modified, with the Col […]
Valverde talks about the ‘shadow’ of Operación Puerto allegations
For almost four years now, Spanish rider Alejandro Valverde has been linked to Operación Puerto. The breaking up of a doping ring based in Madrid with links to Italy dominated the headlines from May 2006 onwards, and over time more […]
Bernard believes that Contador can fight for Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Alberto Contador has stressed that his primary aim of riding the Classics is to gain experience for future years and to broaden his versatility as a rider. The Spaniard nevertheless went close to the win yesterday, finishing third in Flèche […]
Gilbert and Schleck brothers reflect on Flèche Wallonne, look forward to Liège
Following his win in Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race, Philippe Gilbert was touted by many as a possible winner of all three Ardennes Classics. While Gilbert underlined that the finish up the Mur de Huy was too steep to suit him, […]
Dan Martin aiming for strong performance in Flèche Wallonne and Liège
Feeling like he’s coming into decent form, Irish professional Dan Martin is hoping that he has no issues with allergies during today’s Flèche Wallonne and he can clock up a good race. The Garmin Transitions rider is a strong climber […]
Wiggins to ride Tour of Britain after all, but Cavendish likely to miss race
Mark Cavendish remains highly unlikely to take part but home supporters could well be able to cheer Bradley Wiggins on during this year’s Tour of Britain. The Tour de France contender has reversed a decision yesterday not to ride the […]
Rasmussen confirms DNA was taken, is calm about the Humanplasma investigation
Double Tour de France King of the Mountains Michael Rasmussen has been implicated in the Humanplasma investigation, both through leaked reports of the riders suspected of being involved, and also by the former Gerolsteiner professional Bernhard Kohl. However the Dane […]
