Chinese whisper fuelled media frenzy over selected part of Riis’ statement, but will they race together again “Disappointed” is how Saxo Bank manager Bjarne Riis described himself about the decision of Andy Schleck and Stuart O’Grady to sneak out for […]
Schleck admits he and O’Grady had beers, were out until 1am Two of the biggest names on the Saxo Bank Vuelta a España squad, Andy Schleck and Stuart O’Grady, have been prevented from starting today’s tenth stage by team manager […]
Breakaway succeeds once more but bonus sprints decide the race lead Imanol Erviti (Caisse d’Epargne) won the tenth stage of the Vuelta a España between Tarragona and Villanova i la Geltrú after escaping from the day’s main breakaway group. Romain […]
Belgian feels that Spanish form should earn him a trip to AustraliaOmegaPharma-Lotto’s Jelle Vanendert rode strongly in yesterday’s ninth stage of the Vuelta a España, getting himself into the break and staying away to finish 10th. He may have done […]
Luxembourg rider said he felt stronger yesterday, suggests form is coming Frank Schleck hasn’t ridden as he wanted to thus far in this Vuelta a España, but believes that his form is on the up and that he could be […]
Race leaders have a quiet day and Igor Antón leaves it late to hold onto the red jersey David Lopez (Caisse d’Epargne) won the ninth stage of the Vuelta a España between Calpe and Alcoy after escaping a large breakaway […]
Young American would like to finish in the top fifteen American Tejay van Garderen passed another big test in yesterday’s Vuelta a España stage by minimizing his losses on the ascent of the category one Alto Xorret del Catí. The […]
Petacchi continues to race Vuelta a España despite doping investigation in Italy The Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) is widening its doping investigation of sprinter Alessandro Petacchi as he continues to race and win. Petacchi won the seventh stage of the […]
Crashes put Dutch team’s captains out of the running but stage wins are still possible Rabobank’s Denis Menchov was probably the biggest loser among the overall contenders after yesterday’s first mountain stage to Xorret del Catí. The Russian, who won […]
Euskaltel-Euskadi captain finds himself leading the Vuelta for the first time Euskaltel-Euskadi captain was a slightly surprised recipient of the red Vuelta a España leader’s jersey after today’s eighth stage to Xorret del Catí. The 27-year-old from Galdakao, in the […]
Details emerge of lawsuit filed by Landis under whistleblower act Already dealing with a federal investigation, Lance Armstrong and several others may also become the subject of scrutiny by the US Justice Department. It is considering whether to become involved […]
French climber stays away to take the stage as the favourites do battle behind him David Moncoutié (Cofidis) won the eighth stage of the Vuelta a España between Villena and Xorret del Catí as he escaped from the long breakaway […]
Belgian couldn’t be 100% on final climb and hopes it won’t affect his Worlds preparation Philippe Gilbert (OmegaPharma-Lotto) started today’s stage to Xorret del Cati with a slim 10-second lead over both Igor Antón (Euskaltel-Euskadi) and Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) and […]
Unclear whether virus was a contributing factor Txema González, a masseur and team helper at Team Sky has died after a virus has swept through the British-registered team at the Vuelta a España. The Basque, who had previously worked with […]
Points jersey opportunity also lost Quicker of late than Thor Hushovd, Garmin-Transitions sprinter Tyler Farrar was left rueing what was a missed chance for a stage win plus the points jersey on yesterday’s sixth stage of the Vuelta a España. […]
Cycling world saddened by loss of highly respected Basque The British Team Sky has pulled out of the Vuelta a España following the death of popular and widely-respected masseur and team helper Txema González. Sky has had health issues since […]
Italian sprinter takes his first win of the race in a Sprint Royale Alessandro Petacchi (Lampre-Farnese Vini) won the seventh stage of the Vuelta a España between Murcia and Orihuela in a bunch sprint. Ale-Jet outsprinted Manx Express Mark Cavendish […]
Spaniard becomes third Team Sky rider to be forced out with mystery stomach bug as member of staff more serious Juan Antonio Flecha (Team Sky) has been forced to abandon the Vuelta a España, midway through today’s stage between Murcia […]
