Sastre hoping for result in Clasica San Sebastian
Tougher course may boost Cervélo Test Team rider’s chances Although he’s not known as a Classics rider, 2008 Tour de France winner Carlos Sastre will line out in the Clasica San Sebastian today hoping for a strong performance. A modification […]
Haussler named to Australian world championship squad
Long list to be announced on Tuesday Following his recent decision to declare for Australia, 26 year old Heinrich Haussler has been confirmed as part of the national squad in the running for this autumn’s world championships in Geelong. The […]
Colorado to host new major stage race in 2011
First major event in the state since the Coors Classic A major pro cycling event will be returning to the state of Colorado in 2011, according to the Denver Post. The paper says an eight-day stage race will mark the […]
No crash for Andy Schleck in San Sebastian
Arduous post-Tour criterium schedule leaves Luxembourger tired and ready for rest With the sudden withdrawal of Andy Schleck from today’s Clasica San Sebastian, 120 kilometers into the race, there was talk that the three-time best young rider at the Tour […]
Rabobank's Robert Gesink will take a break then make a big push to the end of the season
Gesink targeting a good ride at Lombardia to get a strong start into the winter After a powerful ride in Saturday’s Clasica San Sebastian and an eventual seventh place finish, Robert Gesink is looking to take a little time off. […]
Andy Schleck abandons the Clásica San Sebastián, possible crash
Tour de France runner-up said route suited his abilities Andy Schleck (Saxo Bank) has abandoned the Clásica San Sebastián on Saturday with just under 100 kilometers remaining in the race. Some media outlets are reporting a crash, but the situation […]
Katusha offers administrative role to Kim Kirchen following cardiac arrest
Health problem still undiagnosed, will still have a place within team Team Katusha boss Andrei Tchmil recently visited with Kim Kirchen at his home in Luxembourg. During the meeting the two spoke of Kirchen’s future with the team. The former […]
Fränk Schleck: “Bjarne Riis gave me the chance to grow”
Elder brother confirms decision to leave Saxo Bank and is grateful to team management The day after his brother Andy broke the news that they would be leaving the Saxo Bank team; Fränk Schleck has confirmed it to be true. […]
Astana still open to Contador staying, in talks with Denis Menchov and others
David Arroyo said to be in negotiations, Kiserlovski confirms Following news the Alberto Contador will be leaving the team, Astana has turned to third place finisher in this year’s Tour de France, Denis Menchov (Rabobank), as a possible replacement for […]
BMC’s Ballan and QuickStep’s Devolder plus Weylandts to target Tour of Poland
Big clash expected in ProTour event 2009 race winner Alessandro Ballan will lead a strong lineup in the Tour of Poland, which begins in Sochaczew this Sunday. The Italian showed his improving form with third in the national road championships […]
