Skip to content
FacebookInstagram
Contact Us|info@velonation.com
VeloNation Logo
  • Home
  • Blogs
  • Forum
  • Archives
  • News
  • Photos
  • Resource
  • Ride Maps
  • Videos
  • Home
  • Blogs
  • Forum
  • Archives
  • News
  • Photos
  • Resource
  • Ride Maps
  • Videos

Pro Cycling

Impey ‘felt like he was floating’ in yellow jersey, but accepts he’ll likely lose it tomorrow

GreenEdge rider enjoys day in Maillot Jaune, earns another South African rider Daryl Impey had the honour of becoming the first rider from his continent to race in the coveted yellow jersey today, and spoke glowingly of the efforts his […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Giro Rosa: Mara Abbott confirms on stage six’s San Domenico summit

Second mountain stage win for US rider; Fabiana Luperini disqualified for underweight bike Mara Abbott (United States) confirmed her status as the best climber at the 2013 Giro d’Italia Femminile, as she took her second straight stage, between Terme di […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Giro d'Italia, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Out of Tour, Vande Velde remains ambitious for remainder of final season

Showing remarkable acceptance after crashing out of his final Tour de France, Garmin-Sharp’s Christian Vande Velde has said that he is determined to bounce back from the injuries he suffered in two crashes and then to regain strong form an […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Operaction needed for Van den Broeck, plus at least two months away from racing

Cracks to two ligaments and a cartilage injury for Lotto Belisol GC rider Jurgen Van den Broeck’s crash on Wednesday in the Tour de France will have a bigger effect on his season than he would have hoped for, with […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Tour de France: Peter Sagan wins stage seven as Cannondale puts his rivals to the sword

Cavendish, Greipel and Kittel all dropped by green team on mid-stage climb Peter Sagan (Cannondale) took his first victory in the 2013 Tour de France, between Montpellier and Albi, in a bunch sprint that his team had made sure featured […]

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

Vande Velde crashes out of final Tour de France

Garmin-Sharp rider falls for second time in three days Although he overcame his injuries to complete yesterday’s sixth stage of the race, Christian Vande Velde’s final Tour de France has come to an end this morning, with the American rider […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Van den Broeck: ‘The doctor drew 85cc of fluid out of my knee…almost all blood. Not a good sign’

Tour de France top five finisher has important doctor’s consultation today Twice fourth overall in the Tour de France, Jurgen Van de Broeck travelled away from the race today using a wheelchair, beginning a journey back to Belgium where he […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Schleck indicates he may take legal action against RadioShack Leopard team

Luxembourg rider unimpressed by late notice that he won’t be re-employed Responding to the official team announcement yesterday that he will not be taken on again by the RadioShack Leopard team when his suspension ends nine days from now, Fränk […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Despite injuries, Vande Velde and Zubeldia push on in Tour de France

Riders continue in race, hope to get through stage without further problems Faced with the prospect of having to withdraw from the final Tour de France of his career, Garmin-Sharp rider Christian Vande Velde has been able to push on […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Tour de France: GC contender Jurgen Van den Broeck out of race with injuries

Double top five finisher heading home, Maxime Bouet also forced to withdraw Although his Lotto Belisol team expressed cautious optimism yesterday that he would be able to continue in the Tour de France after his fall on stage five, Jurgen […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Seven WorldTour teams confirmed for Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic

Organiser reports “huge interest” in Olympic Legacy race The organisers of the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic have announced 22 of the 25 teams that will be taking part in the inaugural edition of the Olympic legacy event on Sunday, August 4th. […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling,

Marianne Vos: “I can come up with all kinds of excuses, but the others were simply too strong.”

World champion concedes that a third straight Giro Rosa victory is now impossible The women’s peloton was to witness something almost unheard of in today’s brutal fifth stage of the Giro Rosa, as World and Olympic champion, and undisputed World […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Giro d'Italia, Pro Cycling,

Wegelius on Vande Velde: ‘He showed today how strong he is mentally’

Dan Martin says American rider’s belief in him has been a major boost to his career Garmin-Sharp all rounder Christian Vande Velde successfully got through today’s sixth stage of the Tour de France, finishing in the bunch despite the blood […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Black day for Astana as both Brajkovic and Kessiakof are forced out of Tour de France

Fuglsang and team rue loss of two strong riders Jakob Fuglsang’s ambition of a high overall finish in this year’s Tour de France suffered a setback today when he lost two important team-mates en route to Montpellier. Having already seen […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Impey makes history for Africa at Tour de France, Orica GreenEdge rider takes over in yellow

Gerrans deliberately hands Maillot Jaune to his team-mate Although he finished thirteenth and away from the front line of riders in the finishing sprint into Montpellier, Daryl Impey made history today when he took over the Maillot Jaune of race […]

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

Giro Rosa: Mara Abbott climbs into pink on Monte Beigua summit

2010 race winner takes the lead as Marianne Vos suffers a rare bad day Mara Abbott (United States) celebrated the 4th of July in style with a crushing victory in the Queen stage of the 2013 Giro d’Italia Femminile, between […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Giro d'Italia, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results,

Fränk Schleck seeking new contract after RadioShack Leopard indicates his time on team is over

Luxembourg rider won’t be taken back on after his suspension ends this month The question about whether or not Fränk Schleck will return to the RadioShack Leopard team when his doping ban ends in ten days’ time has finally been […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Tour de France: André Greipel blasts to stage six victory in Montpelier

Splits in the bunch see Daryl Impey become the first South African Maillot Jaune André Greipel (Lotto-Belisol) took his first victory of the 2013 Tour de France in a sprint royale at the end of the sixth stage, between Aix-en-Provence […]

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

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”