Martin back in business at Paris-Nice
Tony Martin was disappointed with his prologue performance in Paris-Nice but was going quite well in the first stage. He managed to sneak into the winning group and tried a surprise attack inside the final kilometer. In the end, the […]
Boom going strong in Paris-Nice
Lars Boom continues to lead four classifications in Paris-Nice. After his stunning time trial performance in the opening prologue, the Dutchman was able to make the crucial split yesterday, initiated by the Caisse d’Epargne team. The effort to stay up […]
Michael Ball Interview Part 2: If I could change the (cycling) world
We left off on our interview with Rock Racing’s Michael Ball two days ago where he discussed his recent difficulty obtaining a UCI license, the situation with American Floyd Landis and how, at least for the 2010 season, he plans […]
Stitches for Petacchi after training crash; Tirreno-Adriatico uncertain
Alessandro Petacchi needed five stitches to a wound on his chin and suffered bruises to his right shin and ankle after a crash in training. The Lampre-Farnese Vini sprinter was on a training ride with teammate Lorenzo Bernucci when he […]
Contador crashes hard, hopes he doesn't have to abandon Paris-Nice
Today’s stage in Paris-Nice ended badly for 2008 winner Alberto Contador. At 3 kilometers to go he was brought down hitting the pavement hard and came away with an injured leg. Contador said the hit on his left thigh causes […]
Valverde says pre-race tactics caused crucial split in Paris-Nice
Caisse d’Epargne’s Alejandro Valverde was satisfied with the team’s work in today’s stage of Paris-Nice. The Spaniard, who began the day wearing the mountains classification jersey, finished fifth in the group of 17 riders that escaped the peloton in the […]
Lance Armstrong discusses Contador rivalry after Murcia disappointment
Following his first European race at the Vuelta a Murcia, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has been re-evaluating his season’s progress. His performance in Murcia, particularly the individual time trial, was to be used as an indicator of […]
RadioShack's Steegmans out for 6-8 weeks following crash
Yesterday Team RadioShack sprinter Gert Steegmans broke his collarbone in Paris-Nice’s opening prologue. The Belgian crashed spectacularly on a downhill section just 4 kilometers into the 8 kilometer course when a strong gust of wind threw the rider head over […]
Nibali, Bennati and Pellizotti to lead Liquigas-Doimo charge in Tirreno-Adriatico
The lime green-clad riders of Liquigas-Doimo will head to Tirreno-Adriatico aiming for a three-pronged attack on the race. Daniele Bennati will be their man for the bunch sprints, while Vincenzo Nibali and Tour de France mountains jersey winner Franco Pellizotti […]
Cavendish's race program depends on Tirreno-Adriatico
Mark Cavendish has had a slow start to his season. In January he had dental problems which delayed his preperation for the season. Cavendish’s recent premiere at the Ruta del Sol was less than one would expect from the world’s […]