Milan San Remo: Hushovd to lead Cervélo, Haussler out
The Cervélo Test Team will give full backing to Thor Hushovd in this weekend’s Milan San Remo, with last year’s runner-up Heinrich Haussler being confirmed today as a non-starter. Haussler has been battling a knee problem which arose from a […]
Valverde looks to next races as CAS hearing looms
Second overall in Paris-Nice, Spanish rider Alejandro Valverde is turning his attention toward the Volta ao Pais Vasco while also facing the second of his anti-doping hearings with the Court of Arbitration for Sport. On Thursday a four-day process will […]
Luis León Sanchez takes over world number one slot
Luis León Sanchez may not have succeeded in his aim of defending his Paris-Nice title, but third place there earned him the nice consolation prize of the title of world number one rider. The Caisse d’Epargne competitor has surged ahead […]
Riis trusts in Schleck brothers over team change rumours
Following rumours that Andy and Frank Schleck were considering jumping ship to a new Luxembourg team, Team Saxo Bank owner Bjarne Riis has said that he has got guarantees from the duo that this is not the case. “I hope […]
Busy schedule outlined for Armstrong in build-up to Tour de France
With rivals such as Alberto Contador already racking up big results, Lance Armstrong will have some busy weeks ahead as he seeks to build the kind of form which could see him take his eighth Tour title. His latest schedule […]
Hoy and Pendleton to lead British team at track world championships
Multiple Olympic and world championship gold medallists Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton will lead the British charge at the upcoming track worlds, which will be held in Copenhagen from March 24 – 28. Hoy was forced to miss last […]
Boonen showing good form as buildup to Milan-San Remo continues
Former world champion Tom Boonen snagged his first-ever win in Italy yesterday when he triumphed on stage two of the Tirreno-Adriatico stage race, and looks poised to take over the race lead today. The Belgian Quick Step rider started today’s […]
Paris-Nice: Valverde, Sanchez need better showing on stage four
Caisse d’Epargne team leaders Alejandro Valverde and Luis León Sanchez know that a strong performance is needed on today’s fourth stage of Paris-Nice, following a slightly disappointing showing yesterday. Both riders missed the six-man move which went clear on the […]
Paris-Nice: Rodriguez to keep trying after yesterday's second place
World road race championship bronze medallist Joaquim Rodriguez has said that he will continue chasing a stage victory in this year’s Paris-Nice, having finished second on yesterday’s stage to Aurillac. The Spanish Katusha rider was one of only five who […]
Paris-Nice: Valverde will support Sanchez if necessary
Alejandro Valverde has made it clear that he is willing to give his full backing and support to Luis León Sanchez if the defending champion is in contention for the Paris-Nice title once again. While not ruling out his own […]
