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Spring Classics

Adam Blythe targeting duo of weekday Belgian Semi-Classics

BMC Racing Team’s British sprinter taking aim at Nokere Koerse and Handzame Adam Blythe (BMC Racing) is looking forward to this week’s duo of Belgian semi-Classic races, the Nokere Koerse and Handzame Classic, where he will be aiming to take […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Amstel Gold Race awards final four wildcards for 2013 race

Crelan-Euphony, Topsport Vlaanderen-Baloise, IAM Cycling, and Europcar get the nod for Dutch Classic The organisers of the Amstel Gold Race have announced the names of the teams that have been awarded the final four wildcards for this year’s race. Two […]

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

Video: Kelly tips Sagan for Classics breakthrough; also speaks about Chris Froome, Evans, Contador

Irishman says it’s too soon to know if Schleck’s comeback will be successful Showing strong form already this year and looking ominously good against Fabian Cancellara in last Saturday’s Strade Bianche, Peter Sagan is one that many people believe could […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics, Video,

Marianne Vos wins her first road race of the season at Drentse 8

World champion takes bunch sprint after crash strewn race Marianne Vos (Rabobank-Liv/Giant) won her first road race of the season at the Drentse 8 in Dwingeloo, in the northeastern Netherlands, as the windswept cobbled race ended in a bunch sprint. […]

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

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,

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,

Kuurne Brusssel Kuurne cancelled due to snow, GP di Lugano also called off

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Boonen ‘has a lot of work to do,’ will miss Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne

Belgian rider still believes he can be in strong shape for the Classics While he pronounces himself as satisfied with how his performance went in the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday, Tom Boonen has decided to give tomorrow’s Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne a […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Thor Hushovd confident ahead of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad after Haut Var victory

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Lotto-Belisol women preparing for the races of the Belgian spring

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Ambitious Boels-Dolmans team presented in the Netherlands

Lizzie Armitstead and Adrie Visser lead a host of new signings in orange and black Dutch team

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

NetApp – Endura and Katusha given Amstel Gold Race wildcards

German team celebrating green light for Dutch Classic

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Contador almost certain to miss Ardennes Classics this year

Spaniard gearing everything towards a third Tour de France title Although he previously featured the spring Classics as part of his buildup to the Tour de France, Alberto Contador has decided against riding the Ardennes events in 2013. French daily […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Marijn de Vries: “I’d love to ride Milan-Sanremo or Paris-Roubaix!”

Dutchwoman excited to get started with new team Lotto-Belisol but looks at the UCI for more support Marijn de Vries is one of a host of new signings for the Lotto-Belisol women’s team, as the team undergoes significant changes for […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Zdeněk Štybar Interview: “For the Spring Classics we are the best team in the World”

Czech star explains his absence from the Louisville ‘cross Worlds as the road season approaches There was a chorus of groans from across the Atlantic when Zdeněk Štybar (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) announced that he would not be seeking a third […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Tom Boonen ruled out of Tour of Qatar after elbow surgery

Belgian champion to go home tomorrow but not soon enough for defence of desert race Tom Boonen (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) has been ruled out of defending his title at the Tour of Qatar as he recovers from Monday’s elbow surgery. […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

RCS Sport announces 17 invited teams for Strade Bianche

Biggest peloton ever for Tuscan gravel race; Giro del Lazio returns in Italian Classic weekend Race organiser RCS Sport has announced the names of the 17 teams that have been invited to the Strade Bianche race on Saturday March 2nd. […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Tom Boonen undergoes surgery on infected elbow

Another setback for Belgian Classics star; hopes for speedy recuperation Tom Boonen (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) has suffered another setback in his preparation for the 2013 Spring Classics, as he has been forced to undergo surgery on an infected wound on […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

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”