Vuelta a España: Steve Cummings wins the pursuit into Ferrol
Holds off Meyer and Flecha from the break for biggest career win Steve Cummings (BMC Racing) stole one for the breakaway in stage 13 of the Vuelta a España, making a late move out of his final six-man group and […]
World Ports Classic: Boonen blasts home on stage one
First race lead for Belgian champ Although he downplayed his favourite status in the days leading up to the race, the first stage of the inaugural World Ports Classic was taken today by Tom Boonen. The Belgian champion finished off […]
Lieuwe Westra Interview: Tour of Denmark winner speaks about superb season
“I rode the best time trial of my life” After a string of second places in stage races during 2012 – Paris-Nice, the Three days of De Panne and the Tour of Belgium – Vacansoleil-DCM’s ‘chrono man’ Lieuwe Westra finally […]
Andy Schleck finally due to return to racing in nine days’ time
Luxembourg rider had been out of action for nearly three months Andy Schleck’s push to come back from serious injury moves to the next step on September 9th when he finally makes his return to competition in the GP Fourmies […]
Liggett generates controversy with claims Armstrong investigation witnesses were bribed
Veteran broadcaster faulted after comments on South African talk show Longtime cycling commentator Phil Liggett has generated controversy and come under criticism from many on Twitter today over an interview describing USADA as a ‘nefarious local drugs agency’ and alleging […]
Giro Toscana: Giorgia Bronzini sprints to win stage one in Viareggio
World champion building for another World title defence; Marta Tagliaferro into pink Giorgia Bronzini (Diadora-Pasta Zara) won the first stage of the Premondiale Giro Toscana-Memorial Michela Fanini between Porcari and Viareggio in a bunch sprint. The World champion was by […]
Vuelta a España: Rodriguez scoops second stage win with powerful finishing surge
Katusha rider extends lead, Contador second and gains time on others Catalan climber Joaquim Rodriguez used his trademark explosive finish to dominate the short, brutally-steep climb to Mirador de Ézaro, hitting the line alone and fortifying his grip on the […]
Eurobike: Giro presents Taylor Phinney’s shoes and Marianne Vos' helmet
WorldTour and Olympic proven products on the way for 2013 Giro has gone back to the future with some very classic looking, yet highly technical products, which have been featured in some of the year’s top races. Put yourself in […]
Eurobike: Cipollini goes OO7, Sidi goes to the Wire, and more…
The first part of what’s new at Europe’s biggest show With product launches getting earlier every year, not all of the new stuff at Eurobike is as new as its presented. There are still plenty of things seeing the light […]
Team Sky to wear Rapha from 2013 in four-year deal
London-based brand to supply clothing on and off the bike; confirms Rapha-Condor to continue Team Sky will be outfitted by London-based clothing brand Rapha Performance Roadwear from next year, the team has announced. The London-based brand, best known for its […]