Tirreno-Adriatico: Sagan blasts home for stage win while Nibali attack upends race and deposes Froome
Fireworks on penultimate stage blows race apart Clearly quickest out of a three man leading group, Peter Sagan (Cannondale) picked up his second stage win of this year’s Tirreno Adriatico when he outsprinted Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) and Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) […]
Sagan says nothing is certain in relation to Milan Sanremo
Superb Tirreno form no guarantee; ‘One mistake can cost you the race’ Although he showed excellent form on today’s demanding stage of Tirreno-Adriatico, clocking up his fifth win of the year and the 41st of his career, Peter Sagan has […]
Gilbert goes frustratingly close to first win as world champion
Belgian believes long sprint may have cost him his chance As his final effort showed, Philippe Gilbert had huge motivation to take yesterday’s stage victory in Paris-Nice; the win would have been his first in the rainbow jersey of world […]
Rodriguez unequalled on final climb, wins stage five of Tirreno-Adriatico
Froome takes over race lead from Kwiatkowski as Polish rider loses time in finale Powering ahead inside the final kilometre and a half and proving once again that he is one of the very best riders in cycling on short, […]
Froome scoops Tirreno-Adriatico queen stage win with final kilometre surge
Kwiatkowski holds off Briton in overall standings, takes over race lead from Cavendish Having already taken the Tour of Oman this season, Chris Froome (Sky) underlined his strong early-season form again today in Tirreno Adriatico today when he took a […]
Former world junior champion Kwiatkowski vows to fight to hold onto Tirreno Adriatico race lead
Polish rider the surprise of the queen stage, seizes blue jersey with strong ride Although he’s a past junior world time trial champion and was the runner-up in last year’s Tour of Poland, Michal Kwiatkowski today surprised many when he […]
Defending Milan-Sanremo champion Gerrans suffers setback in preparation for 2013 edition
Australian rider withdraws sick from Paris-Nice Simon Gerrans’ prospects of defending his Milan-Sanremo title has taken a knock with the Australian forced to withdraw from Paris-Nice prior to the start of today’s fifth stage of the race. According to Orica […]
Tirreno Adriatico: Sagan beats Cavendish and Greipel to grab sprint victory into Narni Scalo
Briton misses stage win but retains race lead Tour de France green jersey winner Peter Sagan clocked up a fine win on today’s third stage of Tirreno Adriatico, timing his finishing effort to perfection to defeat Mark Cavendish (Omega Pharma […]
Menchov philosophical after near-miss in Paris-Nice
Russian rider caught by Porte inside final kilometre of stage Denis Menchov has looked on the bright side of his showing today in Paris-Nice, proclaiming himself ‘quite happy’ despite being caught and passed by Richie Porte close to the line […]
Video: Kelly tips Sagan for Classics breakthrough; also speaks about Chris Froome, Evans, Contador
Irishman says it’s too soon to know if Schleck’s comeback will be successful Showing strong form already this year and looking ominously good against Fabian Cancellara in last Saturday’s Strade Bianche, Peter Sagan is one that many people believe could […]
