André Greipel wins inaugural Brussel Cycling Classic
German takes the bunch sprint in Paris-Bruxelles replacement race André Greipel (Lotto-Belisol) won the inaugural edition of the Brussel Cycling Classic, the race introduced to replace the Paris-Bruxelles, in a bunch sprint on the Keizerin Charlottelaan in the north of […]
Quintana, Cavendish, Petacchi, Ciolek and Wiggins confirmed for Tour of Britain
Strongest field to date lined up, Martin likely to ride Tour de France runner-up Nairo Quintana and the rider regarded by many in recent years as the fastest sprinter in cycling, Mark Cavendish, are amongst a strong field set to […]
Vuelta a España: Daniele Ratto solos through the Andorran rain to take stage 14
Nibali and Horner win the war of attrition as the big favourites fight through the Pyrénées Daniele Ratto (Cannondale) took the biggest victory of his career to date as he won the 14th stage of the 2013 Vuelta a España, […]
Roche, Martin and Deignan named to Irish squad for Elite road race world championships, one more place to be filled
Dillion and Spath will ride women’s road race; junior slots also named Tour de France stage winner and Liège-Bastogne-Liège victor Dan Martin (Garmin-Sharp) is still getting over the effects of the head injury which took him out of the Vuelta […]
Dennis clocks up first pro win in Tour of Alberta, deposes previous race leader Sagan
Cannondale rider loses out due to crosswinds and massive break Although some were predicting that Peter Sagan would lead the race from start to finish after he was so dominant on the opening two stages, his closest rival snatched the […]
Cookson receives multiple endorsements three weeks before UCI presidential election
McQuaid’s election rival publishes declarations of support from teams, riders and others As the date for the UCI presidential election draws closer, presidential challenger Brian Cookson has received and today published the endorsement of a wide number of individuals, including […]
Simon Gerrans ends 2013 season due to hip fracture
MRI scan reveals injury after Tour stage winner struggled through a painful Vuelta Simon Gerrans (Orica-GreenEdge) has been forced to call an end to his 2013 season after an MRI scan has revealed a minor hip fracture. The 33-year-old Australian […]
UCI rejects federations’ request for CAS arbitration over McQuaid’s interpretation of Article 51.1
Executive board rules out neutral evaluation of regulations, says delegates will decide at Congress Responding to the request made on Monday by five national federations calling on Pat McQuaid to allow the Court of Arbitration for Sport to rule on […]
Vuelta a España: Warren Barguil outfoxes the breakaway to take a lucky stage 13
21-year-old Frenchman has the coolest head in the final kilometre as the peloton takes it easy Warren Barguil (Argos-Shimano) took the biggest victory of his career as he escaped the breakaway to win the 13th stage of the 2013 Vuelta […]
Sagan increases overall lead on stage two of Tour of Alberta, Dillier takes fine win
Stagiaire’s victory highlights his potential Silvan Dillier boosted his chances of transferring his stagiaire slot with the BMC Racing Team into a pro contract when he won stage two of the Tour of Alberta yesterday. The Swiss rider joined up […]