André Greipel: “I don’t think I am one of the favourites for Milan-Sanremo”
German sprinter downplaying his chances but hoping for a bunch finish André Greipel (Lotto-Belisol) is downplaying his chances ahead of Sunday’s Milano-Sanremo, but hopes to be in contention if the 298km race finishes in a bunch sprint. The German sprinter […]
Omega Pharma-Quick Step banking on a sprint in altered Handzame Classic
More snow forces route change as Belgian team defends Francesco Chicchi’s 2012 victory Omega Pharma-Quick Step is banking on a sprint finish at tomorrow’s Handzame Classic, after snow in Belgium has forced the race organiser to make massive alterations to […]
In-form John Degenkolb aiming for Milano-Sanremo despite Tirreno thigh problem
Argos-Shimano’s German sprinter looking to improve on last year’s fifth place John Degenkolb will be the undisputed leader of Argos-Shimano in Milano-Sanremo on Sunday, despite suffering from a thigh problem in Tirreno-Adriatico last week. The German fastman finished fifth in […]
Omega Pharma-Quick Step sending multiple options to Milano-Sanremo
Mark Cavendish and Tom Boonen supported by a host of aggressive teammates Omega Pharma-Quick Step will line up on the start line of Sunday’s Milano-Sanremo with 2009 winner Mark Cavendish, and two-time podium Tom Boonen, but will not limit itself […]
Filippo Pozzato: “Milano-Sanremo for me is the same as “Holy Week” is for the Belgians.”
2006 winner still dreaming of a second Classicissima di Primavera victory Filippo Pozzato (Lampre-Merida) will start Sunday’s Milano-Sanremo with the dream of taking his second victory in the biggest race of the Italian spring. The 31-year-old has the date of […]
Adam Blythe targeting duo of weekday Belgian Semi-Classics
BMC Racing Team’s British sprinter taking aim at Nokere Koerse and Handzame Adam Blythe (BMC Racing) is looking forward to this week’s duo of Belgian semi-Classic races, the Nokere Koerse and Handzame Classic, where he will be aiming to take […]
Paris-Nice: Richie Porte confirms overall victory with dominant Col d’Èze victory
Team Sky rider becomes first Australian winner of the Race to the Sun Richie Porte (Team Sky) became the first ever Australian winner of Paris-Nice as he confirmed his overall victory in the 2013 edition of the Race to the […]
Andrew Talansky: “I’ll come back and win this race in the future.”
American rider concedes that the best man won Paris-Nice as he looks ahead to the Tour Having finished second overall in the 2013 Paris-Nice, Andrew Talansky (Garmin-Sharp) vowed to return to the Race to the Sun and win in the […]
Women’s World Cup: Marianne Vos takes third straight Ronde van Drenthe victory
World champion starts series defence in perfect fashion in the freezing rain of the north east Netherlands Marianne Vos (Rabobank-Liv/Giant) took her third straight victory in the Ronde van Drenthe, the opening round of the 2013 Women’s World Cup, after […]
