Merckx: Tours of Qatar and Oman are perfect spring preparation
Belgian believes race is wide open The world’s most successful cyclist of all time, Eddy Merckx, has underlined the importance of the Tours of Qatar and Oman, saying that he believes they are perfect in helping riders build form for […]
Contador claims doping rules are stuck in the 1960s
Rider reiterates changes need to be made and thresholds set Calling on thresholds to be established for banned substances in light of advancement in testing sensitivities, Alberto Contador has reiterated that he believes he is being unfairly treated. He is […]
Di Luca psyched on eve of fresh start with Team Katusha
Italian rider returning in Mallorca Challenge Recently signed to Team Katusha, Danilo Di Luca will make his return to competition in the Challenge a Mallorca races, which begins on the Spanish island on Sunday. The 35 year old Italian rider […]
Geox-TMC's Fabio Felline breaks collarbone in training crash
20 year old Italian won’t make season debut in Mallorca on Sunday Thor Hushovd won’t be the only rider that won’t get a chance to make his season start at the Challenge Mallorca on Sunday. Geox-TMC’s 20 year old Italian […]
Stephane Poulhiès sprints to Besseges stage 4
Double day for the French as Anthony Ravard retakes the lead Stephane Poulhiès (Saur-Sojasun) won the fourth stage of the Etoile de Besseges, the Grand Prix de la Ville d’Alès. The 25-year-old Frenchman outsprinted Marco Marcato (Vacansoleil-DCM) into second place, […]
Elia Viviani sprints to GP Costa degli Etruschi victory
“Future of Italian cycling” has arrived Elia Viviani (Liquigas-Cannondale) gave himself an early birthday present with victory in the 16th edition of the GR Costa degli Etruschi. The Italian, who turns 22 years old on Monday, won the Tuscan race […]
Sanne Cant comes of age to win Krawatencross GvA race
Belgian champion shows her driekleur to win home race and take series lead Sanne Cant (BKCP-Powerplus) won the women’s Krawatencross in her hometown of Lille, Belgium to take the biggest victory of her career. The 20-year-old Belgian champion beat Marianne […]
Kevin Pauwels wins photo finish GvA Trofee Krawatencross
Overall contest couldn’t be closer with just one race to go Kevin Pauwels (Telenet-Fidea) won the Krawatencross in Lille, Belgium, the penultimate round of the Gazet van Antwerpen (GvA) Trofee at the end of a highly tactical race. The 26-year-old […]
McRae gives thumbs up to Chipotle Development Team’s Tour de Langkawi performance
Young riders performed with distinction in prestigious 2.HC-ranked Malaysian event Chipotle Development Team directeur sportif Chann McRae has hailed the team’s performance in the Tour de Langkawi, saying that it performed above the expectations of many. The youngest rider in […]
Leopard Trek's Jens Voigt: "I'll burn. I'm ready to die for you on the bike."
German says that calling an end to his career after leading the Schlecks to Tour glory in July would be a ‘Happy Ending’ Jens Voigt needs no introduction. He’s arguably the most popular bike racer on the planet, and when […]