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Vuelta a España

A host of accomplished riders highlight Saxo-Tinkoff Vuelta a España squad

Kreuziger leads with support from Majka, Sørensen, Roche, and Zaugg After winning the team classification in the Tour de France, Saxo-Tinkoff released a nine-man roster for the Vuelta a España that could well repeat, as best squad of the Spanish […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Pro Cycling, Vuelta a España,

Argos-Shimano looking for any kind of stage in Vuelta a España

No Kittel or Degenkolb in untested but prepared squad for final grand tour Argos-Shimano has announced its roster for the Vuelta a España, and as expected, it does not include the likes of either quadruple Tour de France stage winner […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Pro Cycling, Vuelta a España,

Ivan Basso to lead Cannondale to Burgos as he builds Vuelta a España form

Italian confident after Tour of Poland eighth place Ivan Basso will lead the Cannondale Pro Cycling team in the five-day Vuelta a Burgos, which starts on Wednesday, August sixth, as he looks to build his form towards the Vuelta a […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Vuelta a España,

Vacansoleil-DCM announces 13-rider pre-selection for Vuelta a España

Poels looking to build on Tour de France; De Gendt still to prove himself in 2013 Vacansoleil-DCM has announced its 13-man pre-selection of riders for the Vuelta a España, which starts in Vilanova de Arousa, in the northwestern region of […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Vuelta a España,

Argos Shimano focuses on youth development with Vuelta a España pre-selection

Stage wins a target, although Degenkolb and Kittel will miss the race Although last year’s quintuple stage winner John Degenkolb will not be travelling to the race, the Argos Shimano team has named a dozen riders from which it hopes […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Vuelta a España,

Recovering from illness, Dan Martin in doubt for Clásica San Sebastián

Irishman confirms that he’ll be targeting Vuelta a España and world championships Tour de France stage winner Dan Martin has indicated that he is doubtful for this Saturday’s Clásica San Sebastián due to the illness which hit him in the […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Clásica de San Sebastián, Pro Cycling, Vuelta a España, World Championships,

No Vuelta a España title defence for Contador

Spaniard says he considered attacking yesterday, but ultimately decided not to do so Although he looks now almost certain not to win this year’s Tour de France, thoughts that Alberto Contador might seek to bounce back by taking the Vuelta […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France, Vuelta a España,

Chris Horner interview: US rider confirms he’ll miss Tour de France, chasing form for Vuelta a España

Is recovering from knee surgery but believes he can return to good condition this year Confirming that he will be forced to miss the Tour de France after having surgery two weeks ago on a lingering knee issue, Chris Horner […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, Tour de France, Vuelta a España,

IAM laments non-invitation to Vuelta a España, but pledges to push for Grand Tours next season

Team founder Thétaz says refusal will serve to provide additional motivation to his riders Having pushed for a place in one of cycling’s Grand Tours in its first year of existence, the IAM Cycling squad has said that it will […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Vuelta a España,

Caja Rural, Cofidis and NetApp-Endura awarded Vuelta a España wildcards

Only one Spanish ProConti team to chose from for 2013’s third Grand Tour On the eve of the Giro d’Italia, Vuelta a España organiser Unipublic has officially announced that Caja Rural, Cofidis and NetApp-Endura are the three teams to have […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Vuelta a España,

IAM laments non-invitation to Vuelta a España, but pledges to push for Grand Tours next season

Team founder Thétaz says refusal will serve to provide additional motivation to his riders Having pushed for a place in one of cycling’s Grand Tours in its first year of existence, the IAM Cycling squad has said that it will […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Vuelta a España,

Caja Rural, Cofidis and NetApp-Endura awarded Vuelta a España wildcards

Only one Spanish ProConti team to chose from for 2013’s third Grand Tour On the eve of the Giro d’Italia, Vuelta a España organiser Unipublic has officially announced that Caja Rural, Cofidis and NetApp-Endura are the three teams to have […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Vuelta a España,

Longtime 2012 race leader Rodriguez applauds ‘spectacular’ Vuelta a España route

CAS says no date has been set yet for Katusha WorldTour licence hearing Having been the strongest rider for most of last year’s Vuelta a España, Joaquim Rodriguez has given a thumbs up to the route of the 2013 edition, […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Vuelta a España,

Climbers' Vuelta a España presents eleven summit finishes in 2013

One more than 2012 in most mountainous route ever as the race visits the south again The route of the 2013 Vuelta a España was presented in the teatro del Centro Cultural Novacaixagalicia de Vigo (García Barbón) in Vigo, Galicia, […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Vuelta a España,

2013 Vuelta a España route reported to feature eleven summit finishes

Organizers expecting to build on success of punchy, difficult 2012 edition For the past month, Spanish media outlets have been pushing rumors of an even hillier edition of the Vuelta a España in 2013, after ten uphill finales fueled a […]

Author: Kyle Moore Categories: Pro Cycling, Vuelta a España,

Heras says that he always felt like the rightful winner of the 2005 Vuelta

Spaniard says a high standard needs to be followed in doping controls Told yesterday by the Spanish Supreme Court that it would not change the earlier civil court decision to clear him of doping during the 2005 Vuelta a España, […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling, Vuelta a España,

Armstrong scandal causes Drenthe region to withdraw support from Vuelta 2015 start

Southern Netherlands city of Breda still wants to host a stage of the Spanish Tour In the wake of the Lance Armstrong doping scandal, the Netherlands province of Drenthe has withdrawn its financial support from the country’s hosting of the […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling, Vuelta a España,

Moreno Moser: “To win the Giro would be something very important and meaningful”

Italian neo-pro looking to emulate his legendary uncle after an outstanding debut season Moreno Moser (Liquigas-Cannondale) would like to emulate his legendary uncle Francesco and win the Giro d’Italia some day, tuttobiciweb.if reports. The 21-year-old neo-pro was speaking on Radio […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Giro d'Italia, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Pro Cycling, Tour de France, Vuelta a España,

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