Believes retaking pink jersey is better than riding conservatively Five days after he took the pink jersey in the team time trial in Turin, Marco Pinotti showed that he is determined to try to get it back when he rode […]
Cuts and bruises for Richie Porte but a strong finish for Alberto Contador Saxo Bank-SunGard enjoyed mixed fortunes on yesterday’s fifth stage of the Giro d’Italia, which crossed a number of sections of Tuscany’s iconic Strade Bianche between Piompino and […]
Organisers mark his passing with symbolic gesture Following the tragic death of Wouter Weylandts this week, the organisers of the Giro d’Italia have confirmed that they have decided to remove the race number he wore from all future editions of […]
Some video highlights from yesterday’s fifth stage of the race. Please note that due to geo-restrictions, these may not be visible in some countries.
Ash and lava floes could force the shortening of the race’s big showpiece With half of the World’s cycling media currently readying their cliché-ometers for Sunday’s big stage to Mount Etna, the words “volcanic” and “eruption” might well be needed […]
Pieter Weening holds onto the maglia rosa after Rabobank controls the stage-long break Francisco Ventoso (Movistar) won the sixth stage of this year’s Giro d’Italia between Orvieto and Fiuggi in a bunch sprint at the head of what was a […]
Stage winner and new race leader speaks He’s been a long time waiting, but today Pieter Weening grabbed the second Grand Tour stage victory of his career and, with it, the first leader’s jersey in a three week race. “This […]
Riders ok, with Tom-Jelte Slagter off the worst, suffering a broken eye socket The fifth stage of the Giro d’Italia hit the famous Strade Bianche, which are unpaved roads that also feature in the Monte Paschi Eroica race. The rough […]
Race marred by a serious crash to Weening’s teammate Tom Slagter, but Dutchman said to be stable Pieter Weening (Rabobank) took both the stage victory and the race’s pink jersey on the tough medium mountain stage between Piomino and Orvieto, […]
Donations will be given to rider’s family Seeking to help the family of its fallen rider Wouter Weylandt, his Leopard Trek team has established a fund to provide monetary assistance to his pregnant partner Sophie in the difficult times ahead. […]
Gets replica of first Giro Maglia Rosa in post-race presentation Giro d’Italia race leader David Millar expects a very aggressive day of racing on the roads to Orvieto, anticipating a stream of attacks during the lumpy 191 kilometre stage. “I […]
Teams will each lead the peloton for 10km with Leopard Trek honoured at the finish The fourth stage of the Giro d’Italia, between Genoa Quarto dei Mille and Livorno, will not be competitive, Angelo Zomegnan, the director of the race […]
A pair of video clips from today’s fourth stage, which was run off in memory of Wouter Weylandt Note: due to geo-restrictions, readers outside the US might not be able to view these videos.
Luxembourg team withdraws following death of Wouter Weylandt One day after the death of their team-mate Wouter Weylandt, and hours after they led the peloton home on a neutralised stage dedicated to his memory, the Leopard Trek team has confirmed […]
Eight remaining men to discuss options after today’s neutralised stage The remaining eight riders in the Leopard Trek Giro d’Italia team will decide this evening whether they will continue with the race or not, according to Luxembourg newspaper Tageblatt. The […]
Processional stage pays tribute to Belgian sprinter The fourth stage of the Giro d’Italia, between Genoa Quarto dei Mille and Livorno, was neutralised throughout its entire 216km length in order that the peloton could pay its respects to Wouter Weylandt. […]
Images from this morning’s start in Genova The tragic passing of Wouter Weylandt was on everyone’s mind at this morning’s start in Genova, and no more so than the riders themselves. Be they team-mates, friends or simply working companions, everyone […]
Spaniard loses time due to crash and mechanical issues Yesterday’s stage was a frustrating one for Carlos Sastre, who finished a distant 117th into Rapallo after crashing on a descent and suffering mechanical problems. The Spaniard broke both wheels in […]
