Katie Compton: “I tend to be a lot more clumsy when I’m tired”
US champion flies through the jetlag to extend World Cup lead with her third Koksijde victory Katie Compton (Trek Cyclocross Collective) managed to overcome jetlag to take her second victory in the 2012/13 Cyclocross World Cup, as she rode solo […]
Vacansoleil reiterates support of professional cycling
Dutch camping holidays CEO provides differing stance from exiting Rabobank Vacansoleil, the Dutch camping holidays specialist, and DCM, the manufacturer of natural fertilizers and plant foods, have pledged their continued support to the sport of professional cycling. The affirmation comes […]
Argos – Shimano squad keeping fingers crossed for WorldTour licence
“We think we deserve to have a license, and we have a really good feeling about it.” The announcement of those who will receive WorldTour ProTeam licences for 2013 is due to be made anytime in the next few days […]
Cyclocross World Cup: Sven Nys powers away from Niels Albert to win in rainy Koksijde
Slippery mud stops Niels Albert on the sand dune course; Katie Compton Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet-Euphony) powered away from a struggling Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) to take his sixth victory in the Koksijde Duinencross – an outright record – as the slippery […]
Omega Pharma-Quick Step to set up Continental development team
Pressure of WorldTour too much for emerging riders, says sponsor Omega Pharma-Quick Step is to set up a development team in 2013, which will race at Continental level, according to Sporza. The International Cycling Union (UCI) WorldTour is too pressured […]
AA Drink extends with Aernouts and Van Amerongen
New duo riding well heading into big weekend of cyclocross In the days leading up to one of the biggest cyclocross weekends of the season, AA Drink announced the contract extensions of its two stars, Bart Aernouts and Thijs Van […]
Mørkøv reflects on 2012 accomplishments after renowned Saxo-Tinkoff team building
Dane will target Classics and Contador Tour de France victory Though he went winless in 2012 – and actually has yet to grab his first professional road victory – Michael Mørkøv seemed to always be present at some of the […]
Jayco Herald Sun Tour planning ‘Paris-Roubaix style finish’
Race will feature first velodrome sprint since 1957 edition In what is being billed as a stage conclusion that will be evocative of the Paris-Roubaix Classic, next January’s Jayco Herald Sun Tour will feature the first velodrome finish in 57 […]
Sven Nys heading into what could be yet another record breaking weekend
60th Superprestige race victory awaits in Gieten after a possible sixth Koksijde World Cup Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet-Euphony) is heading into what could be yet another record breaking weekend as he takes on the World Cup race in Koksijde, Belgium, and […]
Reinardt Janse van Rensburg Interview: Twenty wins in 2012 pave way for Argos – Shimano pro debut
Gifted South African rider poised to step up a level next season One of the ‘hot properties’ of the 2012 season has come in from left field – Reinardt Janse van Rensburg hails from South Africa and has recently taken […]
