World championships: Roche aiming for strong performance in Elite road race Ireland’s Nicolas Roche has lined out today as one of three Irish riders in the world road race championship and said that he was feeling confident that his form […]
Last German to win was Rudi Altig in 1966 The Germans have had a long wait for a win in the World Championships elite men’s road race, with Rudi Altig being the last one in 1966, on home soil. With […]
Spaniard ready to take title number four Oscar Freire wants to get a fourth rainbow jersey in Copenhagen on Sunday. On the flat course, the sprint-experienced Freire will be one of the favorites, alongside other fast men such as Mark […]
Second straight title for Italian sprinter after the flat course forces a defensive race Giorgia Bronzini (Italy) successfully defended her World title as the women’s road race came down to the expected bunch sprint. The reigning champion took advantage of […]
Break beats bunch to the line, other medals go to Belgium and Netherlands Unleashing a sprint which effectively destroyed his rivals, Pierre Henri Lecuisinier ensured France’s second gold medal in 24 hours when he won the junior world road race […]
Nine days of events in Limburg region as team time trial makes its return Rabobank has announced that it is to be the main sponsorship partner of the 2012 World championships, to be held in the Limburg region of the […]
World number one out to exorcise the demon of four successive silver medals Saturday’s elite women’s World championship road race will take place over ten laps of the same 14km circuit as used by the junior women and under-23 men. […]
21-year-old Slovakian favourite trying to avoid the pressure of expectation on a course that suits him perfectly Peter Sagan has been one of the outstanding riders of the 2011 season. The 21-year-old Slovakian champion has, so far, taken fifteen wins, […]
Quick Step manager wants the road title to add to the time trial, although he only has three riders in the race Quick Step manager Patrick Lefevere is enjoying the warm glow of having signed the new World time trial […]
Canadian confident despite tough season One year after finishing joint third in the 2010 worlds, Guillaume Boivin returns to the championships believing he can win the race. The other three riders – the winner Michael Matthews, runner-up John Degenkolb and […]
17-year-old wins after two-rider break pulled back in the finishing straight Lucy Garner (Great Britain) has emulated her compatriot Nicole Cooke by winning the junior women’s World championship in her first year in the category, as the 70km road race […]
Despite the season of his life the Tour de France hero concedes he has little chance of success in Sunday’s World championships France’s Thomas Voeckler has worn many of the most prestigious jerseys in the sport. He has been French […]
Czech rider still suffering after effects of Tour de France crash Roman Kreuziger has withdrawn from the Czech Team for Sunday’s World championship road race in Copenhagen, Denmark, according to Het Nieuwsblad. The Astana rider is still reportedly suffering the […]
After an incredible one-day season, Belgian champion claims he won’t be the favourite on the flat Copenhagen course Belgium’s Philippe Gilbert has so far been the outstanding one-day rider of 2011, with the Belgian champion having a commanding lead in […]
Young BMC Racing Team rider vows to train hard over winter months Having indicated in the buildup towards yesterday’s Elite world championship time trial that he was targeting a top five place, Taylor Phinney came up short on that goal […]
Cancellara delayed due to near-crash, grabs bronze Tipped as the man to beat after defeating Fabian Cancellara in the Tour de France and Vuelta a España, German rider Tony Martin dominated the world time trial championships in Copenhagen today. The […]
Big clash today on roads of Copenhagen What many predict will end up being a massive showdown between four-time champion Fabian Cancellara and the in-form specialist Tony Martin will take place over 46.4 kilometres today, and will be one of […]
Younger Norwegian says there is no leadership problems, road will decide the strongest rider After winning the world road race championships last year for the first time, Norway has two realistic favourites with a chance of victory for Sunday’s championships […]
