Lost focus means Pozzato is ruing missed chance in Paris-Roubaix
Amstel Gold Race could offer one more chance to Italian Last week he delayed in the finale of the Ronde Van Vlaanderen, waiting instead of counter-attacking when Tom Boonen chased down Alessandro Ballan three times. This time round, Filippo Pozzato’s […]
Team Sky unable to chase down Boonen in Paris-Roubaix
Flecha fourth, Hayman eighth as team gets little help in chase When Tom Boonen (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) made it known that his solo breakaway with 55 kilometers to race was serious, it was Sky Procycling that had the biggest presence […]
Sébastien Turgot: Paris-Roubaix runner-up and revelation
Confirms Classics potential, first Frenchman on podium since Guesdon’s win Sébastien Turgot (Europcar) took second place in Paris-Roubaix in a fashion similar to that which Tom Boonen (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) used to take the win. The Frenchman went after the […]
Tom Boonen rides himself into legend with fourth Paris-Roubaix triumph
Belgian solos for 53km to equal Roger De Vlaeminck’s record; Sébastien Turgot is first Frenchman on the podium in a generation Tom Boonen (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) rode himself into the record books, and the legends of the greatest one-day race […]
Track World Championships: Yet another World record falls as pre-Olympic competition closes
Final day sees the fastest ever 500 metres, and the men’s Keirin won by the usual rider in an unusual way The 2012 World Track Championships, in Melbourne, Australia, drew to a close with yet another World record falling to […]
Paris-Roubaix: Phinney ready to shine in ‘favourite race’
Hushovd, Ballan and Hincapie determined to show well Having tasted victory in the Roubaix velodrome in the past, today marks Taylor Phinney’s professional debut in the cobblestone Classic. It’s a hellish event, but one he feels suits him perfectly. He’s […]
Sanchez scoops Vuelta al Pais Vasco win with blazing time trial
Euskaltel Euskadi rider defeats Rodriguez in wet, tricky conditions Olympic champion Samuel Sanchez sealed his first overall victory in the Vuelta al Pais Vasco with a cracking final time trial, improving from second overall to first in today’s tricky 18.9 […]
Track World Championships: More “Ashes” battles dominate the penultimate day as former champions take back their titles
Trott takes the Omnium; Meyer responds with the Points Race; Baugé takes back his sprint crown; Meares gets a Keirin consolation Day four in the Melbourne velodrome saw yet more “Ashes” battles between host nation Australia and its old enemy […]
Pozzato aiming to win Paris-Roubaix in memory of Ballerini
Farnese Vini Selle Italia rider says Italian taught him a lot about race Confidence regained after his runner-up slot in the Ronde Van Vlaanderen showed that he is back to his best, Filippo Pozzato has said that he is determined […]
Bruyneel confirms strong lineup for Tour of California, Horner to lead
Belgian also comments on Cancellara, says he will return strongly RadioShack Nissan manager Johan Bruyneel has confirmed the lineup for next month’s Amgen Tour of California, revealing the riders that will support Chris Horner as he seeks to defend his […]
