Roche uncertain about expectations for Volta a Catalunya
Irishman likely overtrained for Paris-Nice, became sick afterwards While he finished towards the fore on today’s opening stage of the Volta a Catalunya, placing seventeenth, Nicolas Roche has said that he isn’t sure what to expect of himself in the […]
Joaquim Rodriguez concedes shoe change error caused tendonitis
Spaniard currently sidelined from training, hopes to recover soon Proving the old staying that you shouldn’t change anything big on the day of a race, Katusha’s stage race specialist Joaquim Rodriguez is currently sidelined as a result of what he […]
Michael Albasini solos to Volta a Catalunya opener
GreenEDGE continues winning streak as Swiss rider escapes breakaway on hilly first stage Michael Albasini took GreenEDGE’s second WorldTour victory in the space of three days – following Simon Gerrans’ Milano-Sanremo win the Saturday before – on the hilly opening […]
Twenty-five teams announced for Paris Roubaix
Seven wildcards awarded to Professional Continental teams for WorldTour race Race organiser ASO has announced the twenty-five teams that have been invited to Paris-Roubaix, the Queen of the Classics, on April 8th. As an event in the International Cycling Union […]
From Catalunya to California; Levi Leipheimer coming back after Paris-Nice disappointment
American Omega Pharma-Quick Step racing in Spain to build form for his home race in May After being denied a likely spot on the Paris-Nice podium by three crashes in the final stage – the last of which was capitalised […]
Colombian doctor Beltrán Niño arrested with AICAR and TB-500 doping products
Previously worked with several cycling teams Reports that the doping substances AICAR and TB-500 are being used by some in the peloton have gained weight with the news that a doctor linked to cycling was arrested earlier this month with […]
Quintero diagnosis confirmed, full recovery expected
Milan-Sanremo faller expected back in action next month Carlos Quintero’s heavy fall in Milan-Sanremo has been confirmed as having no lasting repercussions, with the Colombian rider’s condition verified after medical tests in the Pietra Ligure hospital. He was released by […]
Simon Gerrans retakes lead in UCI WorldTour rankings
Radioshack stays on top of team list, Italy now leads countries’ table Previous series leader Simon Gerrans has vaulted back to the top of the UCI’s WorldTour ranking as a result of yesterday’s victory in Milan-Sanremo, going from fourth to […]
Milan-Sanremo: Saxo Bank has a modest showing
Mørkøv in main break, Sorensen best placed Riding every race with something to prove and a WorldTour license to defend, Saxo Bank came away from Milan-Sanremo with what was a relatively quiet showing. Danish road champion Nicki Sorensen was the […]
Cavendish: ‘Something was very wrong’ in Milan-Sanremo
Should Sky have given Boasson Hagen more support? Mark Cavendish is known as a rider who experiences highs and lows of emotions, relishing in success but also stating that he feels acute disappointment when things don’t go to plan. Yesterday […]