Hoogerland wants Tour of Britain success, angry to miss Vuelta and worlds
Says Vancansoleil will announce a ‘very big new rider’, but doesn’t name him Dutch rider Johnny Hoogerland had a strong showing on yesterday’s second stage of the Tour of Britain, crossing over to the big break and then going on […]
Robert Gesink over the moon following his "greatest victory"
Dutch prodigy still firm in his intent to pass on Worlds and focus on Lombardia Robert Gesink’s master plan for 2010 has gone perfectly so far. The Dutch climbing talent set his sights solely on the Tour de France for […]
Behind-the-Scenes: Agent Robert Nichols talks about today's difficult transfer market
VeloNation continues our series of interviews with the movers and shakers behind pro cycling’s rider transfer market, and whilst names like Orlando van den Bosche and Andrew McQuaid represent the big players in the world of cycling agencies, there are […]
Schleck optimistic of Vuelta a España win
Vuelta a España: Fränk Schleck sits sixth overall, but aims for first Luxembourger Fränk Schleck is full of optimism heading into the Vuelta a España’s toughest stages. Yesterday, he moved from 10th to sixth overall after the stage finish up […]
Breschel continues Worlds training despite Vuelta snub
The ejection of team-mates Schleck and O’Grady from the Vuelta further upsets Breschel Denmark’s number one rider, Matti Breschel, has had a less than ideal lead up to the World Championships. His exclusion from Saxo Bank’s Vuelta a España nine-man […]
Robert Gesink powers to inaugural Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal win
Dutchman secures first ProTour success Rabobank’s Robert Gesink emerged the victor in today’s inaugural Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal. The Dutchman attacked on the final ascent of the Camilien-Houde hill in the 193.6 kilometer event to hold off the field […]
Tour of Britain: Home win for Team Sky thanks to Henderson’s finishing burst
Kiwi rider, Wiggins and Thomas part of breakaway group which gains massive time Following a solid third place finish on yesterday’s opening leg, Greg Henderson leaped from third to first overall in the Tour of Britain when he won today’s […]
Vuelta a España: Carlos Barredo soars to win stage fifteen on the Lagos de Covadonga
Quick Step escapes the breakaway to win on Spanish Alpe d’Huez Carlos Barredo (Quick Step) won the fifteenth stage of the Vuelta a España between Solares and Lagos de Covadonga. The Spanish climber escaped alone on the famous climb and […]
Romain Feillu gets GP de Fourmies win, makes it a successful weekend
Victory comes one day after second place in Paris-Brussels Romain Feillu won the GP de Fourmies in France today, ahead of Davide Appollonio and Kenny Dehaes. Feillu was beaten in yesterday’s sprint in Paris-Brussels, but made no mistake today […]
Quintana takes Tour de l'Avenir overall by winning final stage
Colombian dominates uphill time trial Nairo Alexander Quintana Rojas stormed up the 12.8km long climb at seven percent to the finish in Risoul to take the stage and the final overall classification in the 2010 Tour de l’Avenir. Rojas was […]
