Contador’s wingmen Hernandez and Noval handed new Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank contracts
Spanish riders rewarded after team leader’s Vuelta success Days after they helped guide Alberto Contador to the second Vuelta victory and fifth Grand Tour title of his career, it has been confirmed that Jesus Hernandez and Benjamin Noval have agreed […]
Tour of Britain: Cavendish prefers world champion’s jersey to race leader’s tunic, tips Rowe
Video preview of stage four With a tough Limburg course making it all but impossible for him to repeat his victory of last season, Mark Cavendish has said that he wants to savour his remaining days in the rainbow jersey, […]
Rabobank gunning for strong performance in first-ever world team time trial championships
Third place in Vuelta TTT sharpens resolve Choosing to field five Dutch riders in a six man squad, the Rabobank team has laid out a clear target for Sunday’s first ever trade team world TTT championships. “We know that all […]
Nibali and Bronzini head Italian worlds short list
National team across age categories announced The Italian national selection shortlist for the world road race championships has been announced, with Tour de France podium finisher Vincenzo Nibali spearheading the elite men’s shortlist, defending champion Giorgia Bronzini (Diadora Pasta Zara) […]
Video: Contador explains moment he seized control of 2012 Vuelta a España
Spaniard talks about indecision which preceded decisive move The attack looked assertive, premediated and was completely effective, but Alberto Contador has admitted he was wracked by uncertainty prior to launching the single most decisive move in this year’s Vuelta a […]
Contador says strength of mind is what made the difference in the 2012 Vuelta a España
Having tried, and failed repeatedly to take the red jersey from Joaquim Rodriguez and then finally succeeding with an unexpected, unorthodox attack far from the finish on Wednesday’s stage to Fuente Dé, Alberto Contador has said his stubbornness is a […]
Video preview: Daniel Lloyd details stage one of Tour of Britain
Huge crowds expected for first day of action As he did earlier this year on key stages of the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France, British pro Daniel Lloyd has ridden the opening stage of the Tour of Britain […]
Thomas Dekker signs new two year deal with Garmin-Sharp
Dutchman gets further chance to show what he can do Having had a mixed first season with the Garmin-Sharp team, winning a stage of the Circuit de la Sarthe but also finding the going tough in other races such as […]
NetApp extends sponsorship, Endura Racing merges
Transferred backing and eight riders from Scottish team Having ridden its first Grand Tour this year after a wildcard slot to the Giro d’Italia, Team NetApp is continuing its evolution and will join forces with Endura in 2013. The sponsor […]
Expanding MTN-Qhubeka team brings Tour of Portugal stage winner Thomson on board
Three year deal with team aiming to ride Tour de France MTN-Qhubeka has set out the aim of riding the Tour de France in the next few years and, as part of that build-up, plans several new signings. The latest […]