Dangerous descent will stay on the course, says Angelo Zomegnan Despite concerns over rider safety, particularly in the wake of the tragic death of Wouter Weylandt in the race last week, the climb and descent of Monte Crostis will remain, […]
“We have to attack Contador from far out.” Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) had what he described as “a bad day” on yesterday’s stage to Mount Etna. He lost 2’21” to stage winner, and new race leader, Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank-SunGard) and […]
Believes runner-up slot on Mount Etna shows he can fight for podium finish It’s been a long time coming, but yesterday’s stage to Mount Etna closed a six year gap and finally saw Jose Rujano return to the form which […]
Dangerous descent will stay on the course, says Angelo Zomegnan Despite concerns over rider safety, particularly in the wake of the tragic death of Wouter Weylandt in the race last week, the climb and descent of Monte Crostis will remain, […]
Two weeks remain, ‘anything can happen’ A total of 25 riders remain within five minutes of the Maglia Rosa, with seven of those being less than two minutes away, but the identity of the new race leader led some to […]
Stage and race lead for Tour champion as the race takes on the volcano Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank-SunGard) staked his claim as the strongest rider at this year’s Giro d’Italia with a dominant stage victory in the ninth stage between […]
Dutchman ready for Etna showdown He’s not known as a high-mountain climber, and as a result Pieter Weening was in an uncertain mood as to how things would pan out on today’s stage to Mount Etna. Speaking minutes before the […]
Garmin-Cervélo rider feeling upbeat Thus far, Pieter Weening has clung onto the pink jersey he took on stage five to Orvieto. His rivals are hoping that changes today, amongst them the Garmin-Cervélo leader Christophe Le Mevel. The Frenchman was in […]
Italian will try to take a second stage win With his confidence on the up after a superb lone attack in the finale of today’s eighth stage of the Giro d’Italia, Oscar Gatto has said that he will target other […]
Menchov lieutenant will be missed during the final week of climbing Colombian Fabio Duarte (Geox-TMC) was forced to abandon the Giro d’Italia today just 50 kilometers into the 216 kilometer eighth stage from Sarpi to Tropea. The 24 year old […]
Surprise attack from Alberto Contador gains a few seconds ahead of tomorrow’s Etna stage Oscar Gatto (Farnese Vini-Neri Sottoli) won the eighth stage of the Giro d’Italia between Sapri and Tropea, after a late attack on the short, steep climb […]
Belgian didn’t believe he could actually win He held on to win stage seven in brilliant fashion, but it’s a fair bet to say that Bart De Clercq will be pinching himself for some time, making sure that his victory […]
Frenchman talks about his Giro d’Italia campaign Hovering five seconds off the race lead, Christophe Le Mevel remains focussed on trying to take the Maglia Rosa in the Giro d’Italia. The French Garmin-Cervélo rider was tenth on today’s stage to […]
Late attacks from race favourites just fail to catch the lone Belgian breakaway Bart De Clercq (Omega Pharma-Lotto) won the seventh stage of the Giro d’Italia, as the race hit the mountains for the first time. The 24-year-old Belgian, in […]
Tour de France champion sees Sunday’s Etna stage as more decisive than today’s though For many riders, today’s short, sharp stage between Maddaloni and Montevergine di Mercogliano is where the Giro d’Italia really starts. One of those is Tour de […]
Said that at times during yesterday’s stage he forgot he was leading Encouraged by his win on Wednesday plus his first day in the Maglia Rosa yesterday, Dutch rider Pieter Weening has confirmed that he will aim for a high […]
Fourth on yesterday’s stage to Orvieto and fourth overall, five seconds behind the Maglia Rosa: it’s been a strong Giro d’Italia thus far for Christophe Le Mevel, and he’ll have the full backing of the Garmin-Cervélo team in the days […]
Rules out his own chances of being there in the finale With a lumpy run in to the line in Fiuggi, RadioShack sprinter Robbie McEwen has said that he believes that stage six of the Giro will be contested by […]
