Cyclocross World Cup Aigle: Stybar dominates and continues his winning season
Strong Albert powers to second place An ever-aggressive Zdenek Stybar powered away from his competitors halfway through the 60-minute race to take round one of the Cyclocross World Cup, in Aigle, Switzerland. Niels Albert fought back from a bad start […]
Caisse d'Epargne's Rui Costa stranded without contract for 2011
Differences with Eusebio Unzué eliminate Movistar option Portuguese rider Rui Costa is without a contract for the upcoming season. The Caisse d’Epargne rider will not move over to the Movistar team, with Movistar being the replacement sponsor of the French […]
Nibali's Lombardia dream slides away
Italy’s new star fails to win his first classics, held back by a crash Italy’s new cycling star and winner of the Vuelta a España, Vincenzo Nibali failed to win the Giro di Lombardia yesterday in Como, Italy. The normal […]
Cavendish frustrated with team's failure to find sponsor
HTC’s star sprinter says he’s underpaid, but enjoying off-season in Delhi Brit Mark Cavendish is frustrated over his team’s inability to secure a secondary sponsor for the next season. America’s HTC-Columbia team loses Columbia and head’s into next season with […]
Thor Hushovd Interview Part II: The responsibilities of the Rainbow Jersey
Dreaming of Paris-Roubaix win as world champion Read Part I of our Thor Hushovd Interview From the moment he won the world road race championship on October 3rd, Thor Hushovd’s life, and career, changed. Not only is he the sport’s […]
Giro di Lombardia: Favorite Philippe Gilbert repeats victory in the race of the falling leaves
Gilbert and Scarponi side by side on final climb before Gilbert takes off Philippe Gilbert had no problem with the burden of the pre-race favorite, taking his second Giro di Lombardia in impressive style on a rainy day in northern […]
Thor Hushovd Interview part I: world champion speaks about the honour of wearing the Rainbow Jersey
Norwegian rider talks about his career-changing victory Today is a significant day for the Norwegian rider Thor Hushovd, provoking feelings of several emotions. He has lined out in the prestigious Tour of Lombardy Classic clad in the striking white jersey […]
Rabobank's Bauke Mollema hopeful in Lombardia
Addition of Sormano climb will favor a pure climber like Mollema Rabobank were headed into today’s Giro di Lombardia with high hopes earlier this week, following Robert Gesink’s win last weekend at the Giro dell’Emilia. The serious mountain bike crash […]
Gilbert is the favorite for the Giro di Lombardia
Belgian feels well in role of potential winner On-form Philippe Gilbert is the main favorite for today’s Giro di Lombardia, the final classic of the season. The Belgian showed at the World Championships with a promising late attack that he […]
Dominique Rollin to finalize contract with FDJ on Monday
Canadian moves over to French ProTour team Cervélo TestTeam rider Dominique Rollin looks set to take the last spot on Marc Madiot’s FDJ team for the 2011 season. The French Canadian came over to Europe after dominating the North American […]