Nicolas Roche Feature: With new motivations, the time is now to fulfil his potential
‘I will fight hard to reach my limits in a clean way’ Nicolas Roche is 28 years old. He has won one race in the last three years, a stage of the Tour of Beijing in 2011. Coming into the […]
Chavanel, Westra encouraged by top Paris-Nice prologue finishes
Past podium placers in a good spot for top result Neither Sylvain Chavanel (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) nor Lieuwe Westra (Vacansoleil-DCM) could top Paris-Nice prologue winner Damien Gaudin (Europcar) in the 2.9km opener to the Race to the Sun, but both […]
Damien Gaudin produces the surprise in Paris-Nice prologue
French pursuit specialist tops overall favourites Chavanel, Westra Damien Gaudin (Europcar) will put on the first yellow jersey in Paris-Nice after a surprise victory in the 2.9km test around Houilles. The 26-year-old French pursuit specialist mastered the technical course and […]
Kadri races to superb Roma Maxima success
Pozzato red-faced after victory celebration Carving his way solo past some of the top highlights in Rome and then sprinting up a unique finishing straight with the Coliseum on the horizon, Ag2r La Mondiale rider Blel Kadri scooped one of […]
Pieter Weening: “Second place was the best result I could get” in Tour de Langkawi
Orica-GreenEdge Dutchman upbeat about his form as he heads towards his spring targets Pieter Weening (Orica-GreenEdge) finished the Tour de Langkawi in second place, just 1’15” behind Julian Arredondo (Nippo-De Rosa). The Dutchman lost that time to the Colombian climber […]
Nathan Haas: “Something we try to do is really to stamp our name on a race.”
Australian’s battling sixth place in the Tour de Langkawi augurs well for the season to come Nathan Haas (Garmin-Sharp) finished the 2013 Tour de Langkawi in sixth position – a considerable improvement on his 46th from the previous year – […]
Vandewalle holds race lead in Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen as Napolitano scoops sprint victory
GC unchanged with one day remaining in Belgian race Overnight leader Kristof Vandewalle (Omega Pharma Quick Step) retained his overall lead in the Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen in Belgium today, finishing safely in the main bunch and ending the day eight […]
Moser and Sagan take Cannondale Pro Cycling one two in Strade Bianche
Strength and team tactics decide race of the White Roads Heading into the race as only a second year professional, 22 year old Moreno Moser showed power and tactics beyond his years when he raced to victory in the Strade […]
Cancellara aiming to extend record of Strade Bianche wins
“I’ve been super focused for this race and the upcoming targets for my program” Already victorious in 2008 and again last year, Fabian Cancellara has the chance to extend his record of wins in the prestigious Strade Bianche event today, […]