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Tour of California

Impending birth of second child sees Gilbert leave Tour of California

Van Garderen down a rider as a result, but Belgian believes he’ll win anyway Philippe Gilbert made an unexpected withdrawal from the Tour of California today, opting not to start the fourth stage after learning that he will soon become […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour of California,

Schleck increasingly active in California, signs his condition is building

2010 Tour winner still has work ahead to return to old form Having shown signs of improving form in the Tour of California but dropping over nine minutes on Monday’s second stage, Andy Schleck was more prominent yesterday. While he […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour of California,

Van Garderen believes he’s in the perfect position to win Tour of California

“The heat was unlike anything I have ever experienced” Tejay van GarderenBMC Racing Team rider Tejay van Garderen may have had to settle for second place on yesterday’s tough stage to Palm Springs, ending the day second overall, but despite […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour of California,

Tour of California: Sagan times it right in stage three sprint

Slovak sprinter explodes late around Bling Matthews; Farrar takes third On a more relaxed day in the Amgen Tour of California, Peter Sagan (Cannondale) added to his race record tally of stage wins, getting number nine in the stage three […]

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

Van Garderen believes he’s in the perfect position to win Tour of California

“The heat was unlike anything I have ever experienced” BMC Racing Team rider Tejay van Garderen may have had to settle for second place on yesterday’s tough stage to Palm Springs, ending the day second overall, but despite now being […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour of California,

Tour of California: Van Garderen says time lost yesterday won’t be crucial

American rider faces important stage today with first summit finish of race Although he was clear that giving up time to two GC rivals wasn’t an ideal way for he and the peloton to begin the Tour of California, Tejay […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour of California,

Sagan under pressure because of heat at Tour of California, rallies for third

Muliple stage winner comes up slightly short on opening day Peter SaganWinner last year of an unprecedented five stages in one edition, Peter Sagan has lined out in the Tour of California again aiming to clock up several victories in […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour of California,

Tour of California: Janier Acevedo conquers hellish stage two summit finish

Jamis-Hagens Berman rider tops Van Garderen and Deignan in brutal last 5km Janier Acevedo (Jamis-Hagens Berman) was the first survivor to the top of the summit finish outside of Palm Springs in the Amgen Tour of California stage two, and […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Pro Cycling|Race Reports and Results, Tour of California,

Tour of California: Janier Acevedo conquers hellish stage two summit finish

Jamis-Hagens Berman rider tops Van Garderen and Deignan in brutal last 5km Janier Acevedo (Jamis-Hagens Berman) was the first survivor to the top of the summit finish outside of Palm Springs in the Amgen Tour of California stage two, and […]

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

Tour of California: Van Garderen says time lost yesterday won’t be crucial

American rider faces important stage today with first summit finish of race Although he was clear that giving up time to two GC rivals wasn’t an ideal way for he and the peloton to begin the Tour of California, Tejay […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour of California,

Sagan under pressure because of heat at Tour of California, rallies for third

Muliple stage winner comes up slightly short on opening day Winner last year of an unprecedented five stages in one edition, Peter Sagan has lined out in the Tour of California again aiming to clock up several victories in the […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour of California,

Tour of California: Westra foils the bunch sprint with stage one attack

Tops Mancebo and the sprinters in Escondido An unconventional opening stage got proceedings underway in the Amgen Tour of California on Sunday evening, and Lieuwe Westra (Vacansoleil-DCM) got a much-needed win for his squad in an unconventional manner. Westra dashed […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Pro Cycling|Race Reports and Results, Tour of California,

Van Garderen believes TT equipment choice could be crucial for Tour of California chances

American psyched for race, Gilbert hoping for stage win Getting his Tour of California underway today, Tejay van Garderen has said that equipment choice for the stage six time trial could be crucial for his and other riders’ chances in […]

Author: VeloNation Press Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour of California,

Tour of California: Westra foils the bunch sprint with stage one attack

Tops Mancebo and the sprinters in Escondido An unconventional opening stage got proceedings underway in the Amgen Tour of California on Sunday evening, and Lieuwe Westra (Vacansoleil-DCM) got a much-needed win for his squad in an unconventional manner. Westra dashed […]

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

Van Garderen believes TT equipment choice could be crucial for Tour of California chances

American psyched for race, Gilbert hoping for stage win Getting his Tour of California underway today, Tejay van Garderen has said that equipment choice for the stage six time trial could be crucial for his and other riders’ chances in […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour of California,

Van Garderen and Gilbert head BMC Racing Team lineup for Tour of California

American rider feeling good before big goal: ‘To win, you need a strong team’ New father Tejay van Garderen will seek to channel those emotions into a strong ride at the upcoming Tour of California, with the BMC Racing Team […]

Author: VeloNation Press Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour of California,

Van Garderen and Gilbert head BMC Racing Team lineup for Tour of California

American rider feeling good before big goal: ‘To win, you need a strong team’ New father Tejay van Garderen will seek to channel those emotions into a strong ride at the upcoming Tour of California, with the BMC Racing Team […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour of California,

Horner forced to scrap Tour of California participation

RadioShack Leopard rider blames knee problem for withdrawal from lineup The 2011 race winner Chris Horner has been forced to abandon his planned participation in the upcoming Tour of California, which begins on May 12th. The American rider started suffering […]

Author: VeloNation Press Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling, Tour of California,

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