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Pro Cycling

UCI presidential elections: McQuaid candidature faces important vote this evening by Cycling Ireland board

National federation to decide if it will back Irishman for third term Pat McQuaid’s bid to secure a third term as UCI President may well hinge on this evening’s decision by Cycling Ireland’s board if it will nominate him for […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Pinotti returning from fractures, will ride next week’s Giro del Trentino

Evans to use race to raise his level prior to the Giro d’Italia BMC Racing Team rider Marco Pinotti has confirmed that he will return to competition in the Giro del Trentino next week, lining out in the four day, […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Video: MTN Qhubeka releases stirring documentary into team’s early success

Tirreno Adriatico and Milan-Sanremo races covered in first installment Several weeks after its superb and unexpected victory in Milan-Sanremo, the MTN Qhubeka team has released the first episode of a documentary into the squad. Over eighteen minutes in length, the […]

Author: VeloNation Press Categories: Pro Cycling, Video,

Gilbert believes he’ll hit peak form just in time for Ardennes Classics

World champion ready to battle ‘phenomenon’ Sagan He was mastered by Peter Sagan this week in the Brabantse Pijl race and had to be content with second at the finish, but Philippe Gilbert still believes that his form is coming […]

Author: VeloNation Press Categories: Amstel Gold Race, Flèche Wallonne, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Vanendert vying to repeat podium finish in Amstel Gold Race

2012 runner up lacks recent racing, but says training sensations are good Second last year to Enrico Gasparotto in the Amstel Gold Race, edging out Peter Sagan for the runner-up slot, Jelle Vanendert is gunning for another big result in […]

Author: VeloN 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: VeloN Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling,

UCI presidential elections: McQuaid candidature faces important vote this evening by Cycling Ireland board

National federation to decide if it will back Irishman for third term Pat McQuaid’s bid to secure a third term as UCI President may well hinge on this evening’s decision by Cycling Ireland’s board if it will nominate him for […]

Author: Cycling Ireland board by Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Pinotti returning from fractures, will ride next week’s Giro del Trentino

Evans to use race to raise his level prior to the Giro d’Italia BMC Racing Team rider Marco Pinotti has confirmed that he will return to competition in the Giro del Trentino next week, lining out in the four day, […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Video: MTN Qhubeka releases stirring documentary into team’s early success

Tirreno Adriatico and Milan-Sanremo races covered in first installment Several weeks after its superb and unexpected victory in Milan-Sanremo, the MTN Qhubeka team has released the first episode of a documentary into the squad. Over eighteen minutes in length, the […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Video,

Bozic undergoes operation, will be out for weeks with wrist fracture

In form Astana rider crashed in Paris-Roubaix Slovenian national road race champion Borut Bozic had some very promising results this spring, with his solid form earning him second in both the Dwars door Vlaanderen and Gent-Wevelgem, but his momentum has […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Injury, Paris-Roubaix, Pro Cycling,

Gilbert believes he’ll hit peak form just in time for Ardennes Classics

World champion ready to battle ‘phenomenon’ Sagan He was mastered by Peter Sagan this week in the Brabantse Pijl race and had to be content with second at the finish, but Philippe Gilbert still believes that his form is coming […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Amstel Gold Race, Flèche Wallonne, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, 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 After 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,

First cycling positive for GW501516, Rusvelo’s Valery Kaykov provisionally suspended

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Cunego fired up for Amstel Gold Race after 2012 crash on the Cauberg

Italian climber motivated, but unsure how new finish will affect the race outcome One year ago Damiano Cunego lost a chance at a high placing in the Amstel Gold Race when he tangled with Lars-Peter Nordhaug (Sky) and hit the […]

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

Simon Gerrans “super motivated” ahead of Amstel Gold Race

Orica-GreenEdge’s Pais Vasco team to take on Dutch classic Simon Gerrans has declared himself “super motivated” ahead of Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race as he leads the Orica-GreenEdge team into the Dutch Classic. The former Australian champion finished third in the […]

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

Garmin-Sharp sets out initial racing programme for Alex Rasmussen

Wegelius states initial priority is to ease him back into competition After making his comeback to racing in yesterday’s Brabantse Pijl, Alex Rasmussen has a two week wait before he will race again. His Garmin Sharp team wants to ease […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Argos Shimano team names pre-selection for first-ever Giro d’Italia

Degenkolb heads thirteen rider shortlist for upcoming Grand Tour As the countdown continues until the May 4th start of the Giro d’Italia, the Argos Shimano team has announced the name of the thirteen riders who are in contention for the […]

Author: VeloNation Press Categories: Giro d'Italia, Pro Cycling,

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