In form Gerdemann aiming for good ride in Volta ao Catalunya
Leopard Trek team to put its weight behind German rider Two days after Fabian Cancellara took the runner-up slot in Milan-Sanremo, foiled only by Matt Goss, the Leopard Trek team is lining out in the Volta a Catalunya aiming for […]
Madiot impressed with Yoann Offredo’s Milan-Sanremo ride
Young Frenchman tipped for strong future One of the most impressive performances in Saturday’s Milan-Sanremo was that of the Frenchman Yoann Offredo, who attacked out of the lead group after the Cipressa and was part of a four man break […]
Bettini names Gilbert and Hushovd as favourites for Milan-Sanremo
Italian tips Belgian and Norwegian for Classic Italian national coach Paolo Bettini might be expected to tip one of his countrymen for victory in today’s Milan-Sanremo, but instead he believes that a rider from outside the country is most likely […]
Milan-Sanremo: Boasson Hagen fully recovered from injury and determined to ride well
Third time lucky for Norwegian rider? The demands of Milan-Sanremo often dictate that the winner is one who can both climb solidly and sprint strongly; it’s not necessary to be a specialist climber, but ascents such as the Cipressa and […]
Boonen off pace in Milan-Sanremo, but remains optimistic
Belgian says he’s on course for spring targets Tom Boonen made it into the crucial lead group during today’s Milan-Sanremo, but in the finale his legs gave out and he missed the important move. The Quick Step rider ultimately finished […]
BMC Racing Team psyched to ride strongly in Milan-Sanremo
Morale high after Tirreno victory Following the victory of Cadel Evans in Tirreno-Adriatico, a motivated BMC Racing Team will line out in Milan-Sanremo tomorrow determined to play a major part in the race. The Australian will not take part in […]
Freire in confident mood prior to Milan-Sanremo
Questions Alberto Contador’s defence for Clenbuterol positive Triple world road race champion Oscar Freire is feeling confident prior to tomorrow’s Milan-Sanremo, believing that he can add to his victories in 2004, 2007 and 2010. He was quickest last year, beating […]
Sagan to make debut in Milan-Sanremo as a dark horse for success
Talented 21 year old could be a factor in finale The favourites have been listed, but one rider who can’t be forgotten for Milan-Sanremo is the talented Slovakian Peter Sagan. He’s landed three stages plus first overall in the Giro […]
Cyst prevents Joaquim Rodriguez from defending Volta a Catalunya title
Rider gains weight due to medication Defending champion Joaquim Rodriguez has been forced to abandon plans to line out in the Volta a Catalunya, with illness preventing his start next Monday. The 2010 world number one recently trained hard in […]
UCI’s Professional Cycling Council recommends four year doping bans
Governing body said it’ll stand firm on race radio situation UCI President Pat McQuaid has stated in the past that he wants to the standard two year ban doubled for serious doping offences, and that now appears set to happen […]