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Pro Cycling

Argos-Shimano looking for any kind of stage in Vuelta a España

No Kittel or Degenkolb in untested but prepared squad for final grand tour Argos-Shimano has announced its roster for the Vuelta a España, and as expected, it does not include the likes of either quadruple Tour de France stage winner […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Pro Cycling, Vuelta a España,

Stetina leaves Garmin Sharp for new deal with BMC Racing Team

American rider hoping to help leaders, but also to seize personal chances The BMC Racing Team has inked a deal with the promising young American climber Peter Stetina, who will transfer across from the Garmin-Sharp team over the winter. Stetina […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Lars Boom edges closer to Eneco Tour lead as the race heads home

Defending champion just one second away from riding into his birthplace in the white jersey Lars Boom (Belkin) moved to within one second of the overall lead in the 2013 Eneco Tour, behind stage two winner Arnaud Démare (FDJ.fr), after […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Eneco Tour, Pro Cycling,

Swift slows due to shoulder symptoms, rider out of action until 2014

Briton will undergo operation, wants to ensure rehab is complete and thorough He’s had repeated frustration due to a shoulder injury and now Ben Swift plus his Sky team have decided enough is enough, and a more lasting treatment is […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling,

Eneco Tour: Zdeněk Štybar takes stage three in a late breakaway sprint

Former cyclocross World champion fastest of a group of four that escapes with a kilometre to go Zdeněk Štybar (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) took his first solo victory of the 2013 season in the third stage of the Eneco Tour, between […]

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

Analysis: Gilbert still banging on door of first win in rainbow jersey

Two more near misses for world champion Close but not cigar. Philippe Gilbert’s frustrating wait to clock up his first victory as world road race champion continues, with the Belgian notching up two more close results in recent days. Gilbert […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling,

‘The Armstrong Lie’ documentary to make its debut at next month’s Toronto International Film Festival

Film will take viewers inside Armstrong’s return, rise and fall Just over two weeks after a title and distribution deal were announced for the upcoming Lance Armstrong documentary made by Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney, details have emerged about when and […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Alex Dowsett crashes out of the Eneco Tour with two dislocated thumbs

Disappointment for British time trial champion ahead of Friday’s 13km test Alex Dowsett (Movistar) crashed out of today’s second stage of the Eneco Tour, between Ardooie and Forest, Brussels, having dislocated both of his thumbs in the incident. The British […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Eneco Tour, Injury, Pro Cycling,

Ashleigh Moolman signs for Hitec Products for 2014

South African champion joining increasingly international Norwegian team Ashleigh Moolman will ride for Hitec Products in 2014, the team has announced. The 27-year-old South African champion has spent the last four years with the Lotto-Belisol team, since she first joined […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Sagan expects “better condition and good race legs” in USA Pro Cycling Challenge

Cannondale Pro Cycling rider determined to leave mark on race, Caruso will target GC for Cannondale Pro Cycling Having had an outstanding season thus far with numerous strong results, as well as his second consecutive Maillot Vert win at the […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Eneco Tour: Arnaud Démare takes the lead with stage two victory

Time bonuses give French star the jersey as Mark Renshaw suffers late puncture Arnaud Démare (FDJ.fr) sprinted into the lead of the 2013 Eneco Tour with victory in the second stage, between Ardooie and Forest, on the outskirts of the […]

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

Rujano announces intention to take over running of cycling in Venezuela

Former pro had been linked to ongoing investigation in Italy, but denies involvement Having suddenly retired in June despite having six months left to run on his contract with the Vacansoleil DCM team, Jose Rujano has announced that he is […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Kittel passes lie detector tests on subject of doping, expert concludes he’s most likely clean

“Kittel makes us believe in a pure generation of cyclists” The German sprinter Marcel Kittel has spoken out against doping on several occasions and has now acquired an additional credibility after he underwent a polygraph test on the subject and […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Tour de l’Ain: Bardet takes the overall for maiden victory

Meersman, Duque, Bole, Sanchez, and Poels nab wins in French five-day event The Tour de l’Ain concluded on Tuesday, with Romain Bardet (AG2R La Mondiale) chalking up the first victory of his career by taking the overall title ahead of […]

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

Tom Leezer renews with Belkin Pro Cycling for two more years

Sprint train worker set to remain at Dutch team through 2015 Tom Leezer has extended his contract with Belkin Pro Cycling for another two years, the Dutch team has announced. The 27-year-old has spent his entire professional career with the […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Tour of Britain announces biggest ever field for tenth anniversary race

Five ProTeams and six ProContinental in 114-strong peloton Tour of Britain organiser SweetSpot has announced the biggest peloton yet for the 2013 Tour of Britain, which will be the tenth edition of the race since its revival in 2004. The […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour of Britain,

Vacansoleil DCM’s manager admits chances of finding a replacement sponsor are dwindling

Team would consider becoming a smaller outfit if necessary but riders are free to look elsewhere Having faced the bombshell that not one but both of its title sponsors will not continue with the team after the end of this […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling,

Eneco Tour: Mark Renshaw surprises the other sprinters with a late attack on stage one

Australian sneaks away inside the final two kilometres and holds off André Greipel Mark Renshaw (Belkin) took his first win in almost six months in the opening stage of the 2013 Eneco Tour, between Koksijde and Ardooie, as he snuck […]

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

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