Hermans to BMC Racing team for 2014, Belgian rider keen to learn from captains
Ochowicz: “He has valuable experience on multiple levels from his years in the races” Completing the team’s lineup for 2014, the BMC Racing Team has announced that the Belgian rider Ben Hermans will be the final signing in the roster […]
Diego Ulissi wins Coppa Sabatini with powerful uphill sprint
Lampre-Merida controls the breaks all day Diego Ulissi (Lampre-Merida) took his fifth victory of the 2013 season with a powerful uphill sprint to win the 61st edition of the GP Citta di Peccioli/Coppa Sabatini. The 24-year-old Italian, who had won […]
Saxo Bank confirms it will step up its investment in Contador’s team, will cover shortfall caused by Tinkoff departure
Riis, Contador and sponsors speak about goals to develop team and increase success After the withdrawal of Tinkoff Bank plus the related loss an estimated six million Euro from the 2014 budget, Saxo Bank has today announced that it will […]
Daniel Teklehaimanot and Merhawi Kudus sign two year deals with MTN Qhubeka
African team continues to gain strength in advance of push for Grand Tour participation Two of Eritrea’s top talents will join the MTN Qhubeka roster next year, boosting the strength of the team and thus enhancing its chances of getting […]
John Degenkolb takes Argos-Shimano’s second win in three days at Paris-Bourges
German fastman takes bunch sprint after a day of attacks John Degenkolb (Argos-Shimano) took his second win in a five days – and his team’s second in three – as he sprinted to victory in Paris-Bourges. The German sprinter positioned […]
Women’s Tour organiser “absolutely delighted” with 2.1 UCI status
British race shares ranking with non-upgraded Men’s equivalent Race organiser SweetSpot has declared itself “absolutely delighted” with the International Cycling Union (UCI) 2.1 rating awarded to the first ever edition of the “Women’s Tour” in 2014. The five-day British race, […]
Kimmage confirms Cookson is ending UCI legal action against him
“Brian has genuinely my best wishes that he can take the sport to where it needs to go” New UCI president Brian Cookson has contacted Paul Kimmage to tell the journalist that he is ending a legal action instigated against […]
Contador believes he can do Tour/Vuelta double in 2014, claims lack of training base affected this season
Spaniard pledges to improve his condition for next year’s campaign Although he was below his usual level this year and had to be satisfied with fourth in the Tour de France, Alberto Contador has said that he believes that he […]
Gerrans believes rejigged schedule after hip injury could boost his early season form
Australian back on bike after Vuelta fracture, will ride Santos Tour Down Under and possibly Herald Sun Tour Orica GreenEdge rider Simon Gerrans is continuing to recover from the fractured hip he sustained in the Vuelta a España. He has […]
Argos Shimano announces new Under 23 development team
Setup will guide young riders and act as a feeder squad for WorldTour team Team Argos Shimano’s chances of future success have been boosted by the decision to establish a Continental under 23 development team, starting in 2014. The squad […]