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Pro Cycling

Joaquim Rodríguez uncertain for Flèche Wallonne defence after Amstel Gold crash

Thigh contusion for Catalan rider could call a halt to Ardennes campaign Joaquim Rodríguez (Katusha) is now uncertain whether he is to start Wednesday’s Flèche Wallonne after a crash in the Amstel Gold Race today. The Catalan rider came down […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Amstel Gold Race, Flèche Wallonne, Injury, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Gilbert finds silver lining in Amstel Gold Race result: ‘The main thing is that the legs are back in a good way’

Belgian rider fifth after being delayed in big crash; acrobatics spare him injury Hitting the jets on the climb of the Cauberg like he did in the past when he won two Amstel Gold Races and last year’s world championships, […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Amstel Gold Race, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Amstel Gold Race: Roman Kreuziger takes his biggest ever one-day victory

Czech escapes a breakaway group with seven kilometres to go and holds off the World champion  Roman Kreuziger (Saxo-Tinkoff) took the biggest singe-day win of his career in the 2013 Amstel Gold Race as he escaped a breakaway group inside […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Amstel Gold Race, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results, Spring Classics,

Voeckler suffers fractured collarbone in Amstel Gold Race crash

Frenchman set to be sidelined from racing for several weeks Europcar team leader Thomas Voeckler’s Ardennes Classics ambitions have been destroyed by a bad crash he suffered approximately 92 kilometres from the finish of the Amstel Gold Race. The Frenchman […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Amstel Gold Race, Injury, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Vanendert suggests Gilbert is not in his top form for today’s Amstel Gold Race

2012 runner-up determined to ride well, but admits he needs to be solo to win Last year’s second-place finisher in the Amstel Gold Race, Jelle Vanendert, knows that Peter Sagan (Cannondale) and Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing Team) are for many […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Amstel Gold Race, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Multiple captains for Omega Pharma Quick Step team in Amstel Gold Race

Kwiatkowski, Terpstra, Velits and Meersman to work together for best possible result Much has been said about the chances of Peter Sagan (Cannondale Pro Cycling) and Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing Team), two riders who are clearly in form, for tomorrow’s […]

Author: VeloNation Press Categories: Amstel Gold Race, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Gilbert on Sagan prior to Amstel Gold Race: ‘He is the favourite, there is no question about that”

Belgian rider motivated to clock up first victory since taking world title Winless since taking the world road race championship last September, it would be fitting in some ways if Philippe Gilbert can break his duck in tomorrow’s Amstel Gold […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Amstel Gold Race, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

With Cycling Ireland nomination, McQuaid declares ‘ambitious agenda’ as he heads towards UCI elections

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Milan Sanremo winner Ciolek confirmed for Presidential Tour of Turkey

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Saxo-Tinkoff riding for captain Roman Kreuziger in Amstel Gold

A strong and veteran squad with multiple options but no true favourite Saxo-Tinkoff readies for what should be its stronger portion of the classics season, as the roads become undulating in the Ardennes region and some of the team’s grand […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Amstel Gold Race, Pro Cycling,

Gilbert on Sagan prior to Amstel Gold Race: ‘He is the favourite, there is no question about that”

Belgian rider motivated to clock up first victory since taking world title Winless since taking the world road race championship last September, it would be fitting in some ways if Philippe Gilbert can break his duck in tomorrow’s Amstel Gold […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Amstel Gold Race, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

With Cycling Ireland nomination, McQuaid declares ‘ambitious agenda’ as he heads towards UCI elections

Challengers yet to emerge; Irishman says globalisation and anti-doping are two priorities Speaking after Cycling Ireland’s board decided to nominate him for a third term as UCI President, Pat McQuaid has highlighted globalisation and anti-doping as two areas he states […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Milan Sanremo winner Ciolek confirmed for Presidential Tour of Turkey

MTN Qhubeka team to chase stage wins and also a good GC result The South African MTN Qhubeka team is heading to the Presidential Tour of Turkey with realistic hopes of chasing stage wins, with Milan Sanremo winner Gerald Ciolek […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Presidential Tour of Turkey, Pro Cycling,

Saxo-Tinkoff riding for captain Roman Kreuziger in Amstel Gold

A strong and veteran squad with multiple options but no true favourite Saxo-Tinkoff readies for what should be its stronger portion of the classics season, as the roads become undulating in the Ardennes region and some of the team’s grand […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Amstel Gold Race, Pro Cycling,

Multiple captains for Omega Pharma Quick Step team in Amstel Gold Race

Kwiatkowski, Terpstra, Velits and Meersman to work together for best possible result Much has been said about the chances of Peter Sagan (Cannondale Pro Cycling) and Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing Team), two riders who are clearly in form, for tomorrow’s […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Amstel Gold Race, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Cycling Ireland board agrees to back McQuaid’s request for nomination for third term as UCI president

Long deliberations eventually lead to agreement within Irish federation McQuaid_Pat_TDU10-1After several hours of deliberations, the board of Cycling Ireland has agreed to Pat McQuaid’s request for nomination to what would be a third term as UCI President. He was given […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Peter Sagan: “Last year I was third and I remember being left with a bitter taste in my mouth”

Slovakian champion confident ahead of Amstel Gold Race after Brabantse Pijl victory Peter Sagan (Cannondale) was always going to start Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race as one of the riders to watch following his third place in last year’s edition, but […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Amstel Gold Race, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Craig Lewis sidelined due to fractured elbow, Traksel also out of action

Champion System riders hit by injuries Craig Lewis is facing a setback to his season, with the American rider facing an undetermined break from racing after crashing and fracturing his right elbow on Wednesday. The Champion System rider fell on […]

Author: VeloNation Press Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling,

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