Evans ‘gambled a bit, but lost a lot’ on stage five of Tour of Oman
Australian drops to third overall but remains content about his showing in debut 2013 event Distanced in a very aggressive finale to the race by the trio of Alberto Contador (Team Saxo Tinkoff), Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) and the race leader […]
Video highlights of stage four of the Tour of Oman
Showing off some of the world’s best riders battling it out against a spectacular backdrop, video highlights of yesterday’s fourth stage of the Tour of Oman feature Joaquim Rodriguez, Chris Froome, Cadel Evans, Alberto Contador, Vincenzo Nibali and others going […]
Tour of Oman: Froome closing in on first major GC victory of his career
Sky rider seizes lead but will face attacks tomorrow Showing excellent form in his first race of the season and getting an early edge over his Sky team-mate and potential Tour de France rival Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome is today […]
An Post Chain Reaction Sean Kelly team taking on big guns in Volta ao Algarve
Characteristic aggressive approach to be continued in Portugal It remains a Continental squad again this year but the An Post Chain Reaction Sean Kelly team hopes to punch above its weight over the next four days in the Volta ao […]
Gilbert and Van Avermaet to the fore in the Tour of Oman
BMC Racing Team duo in good shape on stage three World road race champion Philippe Gilbert and his BMC Racing team-mate Greg Van Avermaet were both satisfied after strong showings on stage three of the Tour of Oman. Van Avermaet […]
Tour of Oman: Contador, Nibali, Velits, Froome and Evans relishing chance to attack Sagan tomorrow
Race to top of Green Mountain will prove decisive to the general classification Although Peter Sagan reinforced his lead with his second consecutive stage win in the Tour of Oman today, a number of climbers are poised to strike on […]
De Kort back on his bike after operation, still aiming for Classics
Dutchman pleased with news of Argos Shimano’s first victory of 2013 Replaced by his team-mate Marcel Kittel in the Tour of Oman due to the fractured collarbone he suffered in the earlier Tour of Qatar, Argos Shimano rider Koen de […]
Rodriguez indicates he is leaning towards staying with Katusha
Hints the team could get a Tour wildcard if WorldTour battle is unsuccessful Previously said to be looking for a way to move to another team, the 2012 world number one Joaquim Rodriguez now sounds likely to remain with the […]
Recovering Ballan undergoes additional surgery after readmission to hospital
Team believes rider can still return later this year Former world champion Alessandro Ballan has suffered a setback in his recovery from a big crash in December, with the Italian having to undergo emergency surgery in recent days. He started […]
