Spring Classics

Manx sprinter disappointed not to win for his daughter’s first birthday Mark Cavendish (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) was visibly disappointed at the end of today’s Scheldeprijs, as he just failed to overcome the sprint of Marcel Kittel (Argos-Shimano) and take a […]

Lars Boom and Sep Vanmarcke to lead but Dutch team has other options Blanco Pro Cycling will head into Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix with confidence, it says, with its team leaders buoyed by strong performances in last week’s Ronde van Vlaanderen. Although […]

52.6km of Hell in 111th edition of the Queen of the Classics Following reconnaissance by race director Christian Prudhomme and technical director Jean-François Pescheux, organiser ASO has officially rated the 27 sectors of cobbles to be crossed in Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix. […]

52.6km of Hell in 111th edition of the Queen of the Classics Following reconnaissance by race director Christian Prudhomme and technical director Jean-François Pescheux, organiser ASO has officially rated the 27 sectors of cobbles to be crossed in Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix. […]

Belgian champion writes off Classics season and doesn’t know when he’ll resume training Tom Boonen (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) won’t be able to bring himself to watch this Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix, as he sits out the race with the injuries he sustained […]

Team Saxo Tinkoff gives Italian time to regain health Team Saxo Tinkoff has had a setback as regards its lineup for Paris-Roubaix, with the squad being forced to rule out Daniele Bennati due to illness. The Italian has been suffering […]

“I should never have done it,” admits Ronde runner-up Having come under considerable criticism on Twitter and elsewhere for his post-race conduct on the Flanders podium yesterday when he pinched the rear of one of the podium girls, Peter Sagan […]

Amstel Gold Race is his next target; Slovakian plays down rivalry with Cancellara Although he was unable to cope when Fabian Cancellara turned on the jets on the final climb, the Paterberg, and zoomed clear to a solo win, Peter […]

“I should never have done it,” admits Ronde runner-up Having come under considerable criticism on Twitter and elsewhere for his post-race conduct on the Flanders podium yesterday when he pinched the rear of one of the podium girls, Peter Sagan […]

Norwegian non-finisher yesterday, Van Avermaet satisfied with seventh Thor Hushovd had hoped to be a factor in the finale of the Ronde van Vlaanderen, saying beforehand that he considered it possible to aim for the victory in the race, but […]

No actual reshuffling of top twelve riders, but teams and nations change positions Ronde van Vlaanderen runner-up Peter Sagan has retained his place atop the standings of the UCI WorldTour, although yesterday’s Classic winner Fabian Cancellara has closed the gap […]

Vos takes long-overdue victory in Belgian Classic Marianne Vos clocked up one of the most important wins in her career yesterday, finally winning the women’s Ronde van Vlaanderen after many years of going close. Vos was second three years ago […]

Amstel Gold Race is his next target; Slovakian plays down rivalry with Cancellara Although he was unable to cope when Fabian Cancellara turned on the jets on the final climb, the Paterberg, and zoomed clear to a solo win, Peter […]

Lotto Belisol rider proves he can aim for big victories in the sport’s Monuments Tipped beforehand by his team to be one of the riders to watch but overlooked by some in the list of contenders for the race, Jürgen […]

Van Mol states rider won’t recover in time for next Sunday’s Classic Although x-rays have ruled out fractures after Tom Boonen’s crash today in the Ronde van Vlaanderen, Omega Pharma Quick Step doctor Yvan Van Mol has said that the […]

RadioShack Leopard rider reaps benefits after long buildup for Ronde title Reacting to the second Ronde van Vlaanderen success of his career, Fabian Cancellara has said that a considerable amount of personal sacrifice lies behind his triumph in today’s race. […]

Van Dijk and Johansson net second and third from small break Grabbing one of the few top races she had yet to win, Marianne Vos (Rabobank) sped to victory in the women’s Tour of Flanders today, outsprinting three breakaway companions […]