Adriano Malori: “It’s not bad to pull on the pink after six days of my first Giro!”
Italian time trial champion wins a four-way battle for the race lead on a hot, hard day into Porto Sant’Elpidio As part of a four-man chase group, pursuing former breakaway companion Miguel Angel Rubiano (Androni Giocattoli-Venezuela), Lampre-ISD’s Adriano Malori was […]
Leipheimer to return from fracture to ride Tour of California
Past winner fights back from injury, team-mate Boonen hungry for success Despite his ongoing recovery from a car/bike crash on April 1, triple race winner Levi Leipheimer confirmed today that he will line out in the Amgen Tour of California […]
John Degenkolb takes Tour de Picardie opener in bunch sprint
German sprinter carries Dunkerque form into the next French stage race John Degenkolb (Argos-Shimano) managed to hold onto the form that saw him take two stages – and finish third overall – in the Quartre Jours de Dunkerque, and sprint […]
Farrar forced out of Giro d’Italia due to hand injury
Crash ends campaign of Garmin Barracuda sprinter Following the crashes of Taylor Phinney (BMC Racing Team) in the race, Tyler Farrar today became the second of the Giro d’Italia’s four American riders to suffer injury; in contrast to Phinney, though, […]
Giro d’Italia: Miguel Angel Rubiano escapes to a solo victory in Porto Sant’Elpidio
Adriano Malori rides himself into pink as Ramunas Navardauskas cracks on tough, hilly course Miguel Angel Rubiano (Androni Giocattoli-Venezuela) escaped from a day-long breakaway to take victory in the sixth stage of the Giro d’Italia, between Urbino and Porto Sant’Elpidio. […]
John-Lee Augustyn takes indefinite break from pro career
Former Team Sky rider to open bike shop in South Africa John-Lee Augustyn has revealed to VeloNation that he is taking a hiatus from professional cycling following a series of injury concerns. The South African, who underwent a hip resurfacing […]
Thor Hushovd drops out of Giro d’Italia
Norwegian lacking form, affected by fatigue Thor Hushovd’s frustrating season continued today when the BMC Racing Team rider dropped out of the Giro d’Italia 84 kilometres after the start in Urbino. The Norwegian, who normally rides well on rolling roads, […]
Thomas Frei gets new beginning with Christina Watches-Onfone team
Swiss rider speaks about return, team manager says he deserves second chance Thomas Frei is set to return to the sport with Michael Rasmussen’s Christina Watches-Onfone team, with a contract for the remainder of 2012 being announced today in Denmark. […]
Anfi interested in becoming co-sponsor of Saxo Bank team
Riis Cycling CEO says several companies are in discussions Bjarne Riis’ Saxo Bank team looks set for a better financial footing with the news that one of its current minor sponsors wants to step up its commitment significantly. Timeshare company […]
Stage three victory gives Melissa Hoskins overall Chongming Island victory
Time bonuses see Australian seize final yellow from Italian Monia Baccaille Melissa Hoskins (Orica-GreenEdge) sprinted to stage three, and overall victory in the Tour of Chongming Island in Chengqiao. The 21-year-old Australian, had only managed fourth on the previous stage, […]
