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Pro Cycling

Recovered Sagan back in action tomorrow, building up for this weekend’s Strade Bianche

Moser and Caruso add strength to Cannondale’s line-up, lack of racing introduces uncertainty Having dominated two stages of the Tour of Oman but then withdrawing from the race due to bronchitis, Peter Sagan is feeling better and ready to try […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

Video: Tour de France organisers issue stirring trailer for 100th edition of the event

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Video,

Makarov rules out opposing McQuaid for UCI presidency, but says governing body needs ‘reorganisation’

Says Tour of Russia ready to go in 2014, but that seven million euro fee is blocking project Current president Pat McQuaid may well face challengers when the UCI elections take place in September, but it appears that Igor Makarov […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Adrien Niyonshuti forced to take long break from racing due to deep vein thrombosis

MTN Qhubeka rider suffered DVT plus pulmonary emboli on an international flight Having been gearing up for what he hoped would be his biggest season to date, the Rwandan rider Adrien Niyonshuti has now been forced to cancel all immediate […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling,

Lucas Euser: “I’m a little bit disappointed but, then again, it’s still early in the season.”

UnitedHealthcare climber looking ahead to the big US races after Genting Highlands stage Lucas Euser (UnitedHealthcare) was looking to better his performance from the 2009 edition of the Tour de Langkawi, when – as a Garmin-Slipstream rider – he finished […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Pieter Weening: “If there’s an opportunity I’ll try to grab it.”

Dutchman on the look out for the chance to take the lead in the Tour de Langkawi Pieter Weening (Orica-GreenEdge) has sat in second place in the general classification in the Tour de Langkawi, behind Julian Arredondo (Nippo-De Rosa), since […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling,

Stephen Roche Video: Important the federations don’t miss the boat when the Giro comes to Ireland

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Giro d'Italia, Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video,

Ciolek determined to push hard for big result in Le Samyn race tomorrow

MTN Qhubeka captain showing strong form thus far this year Having ridden well in both Trofeo Laigueglia and the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, where he placed fifth and eleventh respectively, Gerald Ciolek will continue his push for big results in the […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Spring Classics, Video,

Pieter Serry attacks through the pain after Genting Highlands crash

Belgian suffers deep elbow gash and extensive road rash but makes the key break in stage six Pieter Serry (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) crossed the line at yesterday’s Genting Highlands finish covered in blood and his jersey and shorts badly torn. […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling,

Tour de Langkawi: Tom Leezer solos through the monsoon to take stage six

Blanco leadout man escapes the break to take Dutch team’s third victory of the race Tom Leezer (Blanco) took his first ever professional victory in the sixth stage of the 2013 Tour de Langkawi, between Mentakab and Kuantan, under monsoon […]

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

Fuglsang ready to prove himself in Paris-Nice

Astana transfer passing early tests in Spain Jakob Fuglsang made the transfer to Astana in the offseason, after two underwhelming years with the Radioshack outfit. The Dane could even be granted leadership in the team for the Tour de France, […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Pro Cycling,

Offredo ready for a big victory, according to team-mate Boucher

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Pro Cycling,

Darach McQuaid video: Giro 2014 start in Ireland ‘full of positive symbolism’

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Giro d'Italia, Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video,

Tour de Langkawi: Julian Arredondo soars into the lead on Genting Highlands

Colombian climber takes stage and yellow jersey on the Malaysian mountain Julian Arredondo (Team Nippo-De Rosa) seized control of the 2013 Tour de Langkawi on the Queen Stage to the summit of Genting Highlands with a late solo attack. The […]

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

Weekend Round-up: Navarro wins Vuelta a Murcia for Cofidis

Spaniard off to a good start in first season with French squad It was just the rain in Spain that fell mainly on the riders in the Vuelta a Murcia on Saturday, and it was Dani Navarro (Cofidis) who continued […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

ASO announces wildcard teams for Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège

Six Professional Continental teams for each race after WorldTour expansion Race organiser ASO has announced the list of teams that have been invited to ride its two Ardennes Classic races, la Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. As events in the UCI […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Flèche Wallonne, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Garmin-Sharp not giving up after a hard day on Genting Highlands

Nathan Haas and Peter Stetina both still in the top ten following Langkawi’s Queen stage Garmin-Sharp went on the offensive on the steep climb to Genting Highlands, at the end of the fifth stage of the Tour de Langkawi and, […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Michele Acquarone Video: It’s very important for the Giro d’Italia to go global

Race chief talks about Belfast start, logistical challenges, growth of race and the big stars A little over a year and a half after he took over from Angelo Zomegnan as the central figure in the organisation of the Giro […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Giro d'Italia, Interviews, Pro Cycling, Video,

Recent Interviews

  • Philip Lavery interview: Walking away from the sport, then getting a second chance
  • 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”