Kreuziger says he’s not too disappointed with Paris-Nice, still on course for Giro
Czech rider to train in Tenerife, no racing planned for over a month Although he had hoped to figure strongly in Paris-Nice and had the backing of Alexandre Vinokourov and the Astana team behind him, Roman Kreuziger had to be […]
No Liège-Bastogne-Liège for Cancellara
Swiss rider to give Ardennes Classic a miss Aiming to win the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix again, Fabian Cancellara has indicated that he doesn’t intend to take part in Liège-Bastogne-Liège this year. The Swiss Leopard Trek rider has named […]
HTC-Highroad fully behind Cavendish and Goss for Milan San Remo
American ProTeam expecting strong showing in prestigious Classic on Saturday The 2009 winner Mark Cavendish and in-form team-mate Matt Goss have been named as the two protected riders for Saturday’s Milan-Sanremo Classic in Italy, with HTC Highroad expressing confidence in […]
Despite quiet performance, Leopard Trek satisfied with Andy Schleck’s condition
No panic over Tirreno-Adriatico ride Double Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck finished behind rival Cadel Evans yesterday, crossing the line 33 seconds behind the victorious BMC Racing Team rider after the uphill finish to Macerata. His Tirreno-Adriatico has been […]
Bannan says GreenEdge team will chase Goss, rider’s price increasing with success
Australian rider believes he can fight for Classic victories Australia’s aspiring ProTeam GreenEdge has made it clear that Matt Goss is on its wish-list of riders, with team manager Shayne Bannan confirming he is interested in bringing him on board. […]
Tuft showing good form for Team SpiderTech in Driedaagse van West Vlaanderen
Canadian rider riding well in Belgian three day event The 2008 worlds silver medallist Svein Tuft got a good boost to his morale on yesterday’s opening prologue of the Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen (Three Days of West Flanders), netting fourth in […]
Contador says winning Murcia will be difficult, but he’ll try to improve on Algarve performance
Saxo Bank SunGard rider begins Spanish race on Friday Having finished fourth overall in the first race of his 2011 season, the Volta ao Algarve, Alberto Contador has said that he is aiming higher in his next race. He will […]
Former junior Paris-Roubaix winner Fabien Taillefer admits doping
Frenchman one of a dozen arrested in doping raids in France Speaking from police custody after his arrest this week, former junior Paris-Roubaix winner Fabien Taillefer has confessed to have used doping products. The 21 year old Frenchman said that […]
Phinney to miss Paris-Nice; Bookwalter, Moinard, Morabito and Santaromita to lead team
Young American ruled out as consequence of last week’s crash The BMC Racing Team has confirmed that Taylor Phinney will miss the start of Paris-Nice on Sunday, with the first year pro being passed over due to a crash he […]
Rodriguez satisfied with form heading towards Tirreno Adriatico, aiming for at least one stage win
Team Katusha rider has been working hard since Tour of Oman Although the Montelupone climb where he has twice won a stage will be absent from this month’s Tirreno-Adriatico, 2010 world number one Joaquin Rodriguez is aiming high again for […]
