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Spring Classics

Fabian Cancellara: "We are going through a difficult time, but cycling will never die.”

Swiss Classics specialist meets his fans at the Centrum Ronde van Vlaanderen Fabian Cancellara (RadioShack-Nissan) is busy preparing for his 2013 season, which he hopes will go better than 2012. The Swiss Classics specialist was able to take a little […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Spring Classics, Tour of Flanders,

Thomas says Cavendish's departure could be good for him

Welshman looking forward to targeting the Classics Geraint Thomas believes Mark Cavendish leaving Team Sky could be beneficial towards his personal ambitions. The Welshman has spent one year on the same team as Cavendish and has been seen leading him […]

Author: Xylon van Eyck Categories: Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Nick Nuyens adds strength to Garmin-Sharp’s Classics roster

2011 Ronde winner signs for American team on three-year deal Nick Nuyens has joined Garmin-Sharp on a three-year deal that will see the Belgian Classics specialist with the American team through 2013. The 32-year-old winner of the 2011 Ronde van […]

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

“Pont Gibus” cobbled sector to make Paris-Roubaix return in 2013

Extensive renovation begins on famous 1600 metre Wallers to Hélesmes sector One of Paris-Roubaix’ most iconic landmarks will make its return to the Queen of the Classics next year, after extensive renovation work has been carried out to one of […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Paris-Roubaix, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Binche to host Flèche Wallonne depart from 2013

Midweek Semi-Classic keeps Mur de Huy finish but quits Charleroi after 15 years The Belgian town of Binche – which will play host to tomorrow’s Binche-Tournai-Binche/Memorial Frank Vandenbroucke race – is to host the start of la Flèche Wallonne in […]

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

Robert Kiserlovski Interview: Astana rider making good progress at 25

‘In 2013 I want to be an even better rider.’ Overshadowed by Astana team mates’ Enrico Gasparotto and Maxim Iglinskiy’s wins in the Amstel Gold and Liege-Bastogne-Liege respectively, 25 year-old Robert Kiserlovski rode a fine Ardennes week. Tackling his first […]

Author: Ed Hood Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Vincenzo Nibali up to second as Astana team on the rise in WorldTour ranking

Tom Boonen still leads after his storming cobbles campaign as the season moves into next phase Vincenzo Nibali (Cannondale) has moved up to second place in the International Cycling Union (UCI) WorldTour ranking, following his heartbreaking second place in yesterday’s […]

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

Maxim Iglinskiy pulls off Liège-Bastogne-Liège stunner

Chases down Nibali in final 10 kilometers, then rides away, Gasparotto puts two Astana on the podium Maxim Iglinskiy (Astana) pulled off a shocking victory in Liège-Bastogne-Liège, adding another triumph in the Ardennes for Astana in 2012, after Enrico Gasparotto […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results, Spring Classics,

Sergio Henao learning and obtaining results in Ardennes Classics

Colombian on Team Sky looking to factor in Liège-Bastogne-Liège After turning heads in late summer stage races in the United States in 2011, Sergio Henao (Sky Procycling) scored a job riding for one of the biggest WorldTour teams.  And though […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Very little pressure for GreenEdge in Liège-Bastogne-Liège

After a solid spring, Australian team hoping for three in Monument’s final selection After outstanding results from its two Ardennes leaders already this season – Simon Gerrans won Milan-Sanremo and Michael Albasini took second in Flèche Wallone – the GreenEdge […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Rodriguez psyched for Liège and by new Katusha contract

Flèche Wallonne winner speaks about ambition for his ‘favourite race’ Already on a confidence high following his victory in Wednesday’s Flèche Wallonne, Joaquim Rodriguez has said that he has drawn additional motivation from the extension of his current contract with […]

Author: new K Categories: Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Cunego up, Scarponi down, in a mixed day in Trentino for Lampre-ISD

Liège assault looks promising but Giro defence now uncertain after steep climb to Punta Velena Stage three of the Giro del Trentino, between Piccoli Frutti Pergine and the climb to Punta Veleno, was a mixed one for the captains of […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Giro d'Italia, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Flèche Wallonne victory fires Joaquim Rodríguez up the WorldTour rankings

Tom Boonen still holds commanding lead but 2010 winner already eyeing second series title After his victory in today’s Flèche Wallonne, Katusha’s Joaquim Rodríguez has catapulted himself up from ninth to third in the International Cycling Union (UCI) WorldTour rankings. […]

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

Joaquim Rodríguez sprints away to take his first Flèche Wallonne

Ardennes’ eternal second finally gets his win with a devastating attack on the Mur de Huy Joaquim Rodríguez (Katusha) has exorcised the demons of so many second places in the Ardennes Classics with an emphatic victory in la Flèche Wallonne. […]

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

Evie Stevens beats Marianne Vos to take la Flèche Wallonne Femmes

American does the seemingly impossible and outsprints Dutch champion on the Mur de Huy Evie Stevens (Specialized-lululemon) has done what nobody though possible and beaten Marianne Vos (Rabobank) on the Mur de Huy in la Flèche Wallonne, to deny the […]

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

Team Type 1-Sanofi ready for first appearance in Ardennes Classics

Diabetes team bullish ahead of Flèche Wallonne after strong start to 2012 Team Type 1-Sanofi will line up tomorrow for its first ever appearance at la Flèche Wallonne. The American team, which rides to raise awareness of Type 1 Diabetes, […]

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

Philippe Gilbert : “My condition has been improving day by day”

Sixth place in Amstel Gold makes Belgian champion optimistic, if not confident, ahead of Flèche Wallonne Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing) came into this year’s Ardennes Classics as the defending champion in each of the three races, but without having shown […]

Author: day” by Ben Atkins Categories: Amstel Gold Race, Flèche Wallonne, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Pro Cycling, Spring Classics,

Nibali gunning for improvement in tomorrow’s Flèche Wallonne

Lack of racing may explain disappointing Amstel Gold performance Disappointed with his showing in Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race, Italian climber Vincenzo Nibali heads into tomorrow’s Flèche Wallonne hoping to be in a position to fight for the win. The Liquigas […]

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

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