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National Championships

Ag2r to decide in coming days about John Gadret’s Tour de France participation

Team emphases importance of national championships, will enter 20 riders in French road race Following John Gadret’s career-best result of fourth overall in the Giro d’Italia, he and his Ag2r La Mondiale team are poised to decide whether or not […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: National Championships, Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Tom Boonen: “I will be on top form for the Belgian Championships”

Belgian star aims to take back the driekleur, says contract renewal talks are going well After a mixed spring campaign, Tom Boonen (Quick Step) is building his form for the next phase of the season, according to Sporza. The 2005 […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: National Championships, Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Geraint Thomas Interview part I: Good morale at the Dauphiné

British champion speaks about the race so far, the prospects of defending Bradley Wiggins’ lead, and the upcoming British Championships After a strong finish to the Classics season, Geraint Thomas (Team Sky) took a break from racing. He returned at […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Critérium du Dauphiné, Interviews, National Championships,

Geraint Thomas to lead Team Sky in defence of British title

British ProTeam to put out powerful roster at Great Britain National Championships The Sky Procycling Team has confirmed its roster for the British National Championships, to be contested in Stamfordham, Northumberland, in the north east of England at the end […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: National Championships, Pro Cycling,

Mark Cavendish confirmed for Great Britain nationals

Manx Missile could be on for the first red, white and blue jersey of his road career Mark Cavendish (HTC-Highroad) is confirmed as a starter in this month’s British national championships, according to the race organiser. The race will take […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: National Championships, Pro Cycling,

Busche beats Hincapie to win US Pro title

RadioShack rider quickest of four man break in Greenville Succeeding his Team RadioShack team-mate Ben King as US champion, Matthew Busche spoiled the party for George Hincapie today when he edged out the BMC Racing Team rider in his hometown. […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: National Championships, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Dave Zabriskie regains US National Time Trial Title

American’s sixth time winning the jersey Garmin-Cervelo’s Dave Zabriskie powered his way the US National time trial championship for this sixth time in his career on Saturday in Greenville, South Carolina, with a time of 40 minutes and 23 seconds.  […]

Author: VeloN Categories: National Championships, Press Release, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Jack Bobridge beats Chris Boardman’s “unbeatable” pursuit record

Australian does what no one thought possible under new regulations Jack Bobridge has done what everyone considered impossible and beaten Chris Boardman’s 15-year-old record in the individual pursuit. The South Australian posted a time of 4:10.534, knocking more than half […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: National Championships, Pro Cycling, Track,

Australian nationals: Meyer joins team-mate Bobridge as a 2011 championship winner

Other titles go to Shara Gillow and Luke Durbridge Two days after his Garmin-Cervélo team-mate Jack Bobridge soloed to a superb victory in the Australian road race championships, Cameron Meyer defended his national time trial title in Learmonth. He beat […]

Author: Conal Andrews Categories: National Championships, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Helen Wyman takes her sixth GB cyclocross title as Paul Oldham takes his first

Unprecedented victory for Kona rider in repeat of 2010 podium while last year’s bronze steps up for men’s title Helen Wyman (Kona) won an unprecedented sixth Great Britain cyclocross title in Derby this weekend. The 29-year-old led the race from […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Cyclocross, National Championships, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Niels Albert has not taken over from Sven Nys yet, says Sporza commentator

Dominant Belgian Championship race does not mean that the young pretender has seized the king’s throne Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) was declared the new “koning” (king) by Belgian TV commentators as he crossed the line to take a dominant Belgian Championship […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Cyclocross, National Championships, Pro Cycling,

HTC-Highroad's Hayden Roulston wins his second New Zealand road race title

Solos to victory ahead of Greg Henderson Hayden Roulston stormed away from his closest competitors, Greg Henderson, Jeremy Yates and Michael Vink, to win the New Zealand National road title by half a minute over the trio. Timothy Gudsell was […]

Author: Bjorn Haake Categories: National Championships, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Albert and Vos finally win their first national cross titles

Championships held throughout Europe Niels Albert and Marianne Vos have taken their first national cyclocross titles in the elite ranks. Albert won the Belgian men’s race in a dominating solo performance, while Vos sprinted to victory in the Dutch women’s […]

Author: Bjorn Haake Categories: Cyclocross, National Championships, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Stybar Czech cross champion again

Fidea rider dominates nationals on way to fourth consecutive title Zdenek Stybar has won his fourth consecutive Czech National cyclocross title, his third with the professionals. The Fidea rider and current world champion beat Martin Zlámalík by 53 seconds. The […]

Author: Bjorn Haake Categories: Cyclocross, National Championships, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Zdenek Stybar expects no gifts on his way to fifth Czech title

World champion does not expect an easy ride despite injury to chief rival As the outstanding Czech cyclocross rider, Zdenek Stybar (Telenet-Fidea) is the overwhelming favourite for his national championships in Hlinsko on Saturday. The World champion knows that he […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Cyclocross, National Championships, Pro Cycling,

Bart Wellens unsure of Belgian Championship participation

Former champion looks unlikely to add a third driekleur to his collection Bart Wellens (Telenet-Fidea) crashed out of Sunday’s Fidea Cyclocross Classics race in Tervuren, Belgium in the very first lap; the former two-time World champion came down hard and […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Cyclocross, National Championships, Pro Cycling,

Injury fear for Lars Boom

Dutch cyclocross champion crashed heavily on his hip in Grote Prijs Sven Nys Lars Boom (Rabobank) came down heavily in the first lap of today’s Grote Prijs Sven Nys in Baal, Belgium. The Dutch champion was leading the race but […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Cyclocross, National Championships, Pro Cycling,

Niels Albert won’t give it all in GP Sven Nys

2009 World champion wants to save himself for Belgian Championships Although he has won three races since Christmas, Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) will take the start of the GP Sven Nys on New Year’s Day looking for another; he will not […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Cyclocross, National Championships, Pro Cycling,

Recent Interviews

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  • Matt Keenan Interview: The race through the eyes of a commentator
  • Bertine: New La Course race is ‘stepping stone towards a women’s Tour de France’
  • Court order in class action case compels Aaron Brown to provide full details of Kimmage defence fund
  • Sam Bennett Interview: I’d love to ride the Tour de France this year with NetApp Endura
  • Michele Acquarone interview part III: We were looking into a women’s Milan-Sanremo for 2015, Giro for 2017
  • Michele Acquarone Interview Part II: “The judge will decide who is right or wrong, but I am sure that I am right”
  • Michele Acquarone interview part I: Overlooking MTN Qhubeka was a major missed opportunity for the Giro d’Italia
  • Peter Stetina Interview: New BMC Racing Team signing shining in Tour de San Luis
  • Feature: Linus Gerdemann feeling good about his comeback to cycling – “I am optimistic…I think I can perform well”