Kittel takes morale-boosting win after difficult week
German rider takes stage and overall lead in Étoile de Bessèges Runner-up on yesterday’s opening stage, Marcel Kittel went one place better on today’s second leg of the Étoile de Bessèges, speeding to victory in Saint-Ambroix. The German easily outsprinted […]
Amstel Gold Race awards final two wildcards
Europcar and Rusvelo given the nod ahead of those invited in 2011 The Amstel Gold Race has announced the award of its final two wildcard invitations for the 2012 race, with Professional Continental teams Europcar and RusVelo getting the nod. […]
Worrack takes the stage and Arndt takes the lead as the Germans seize Qatar
Crosswinds and sandstorms play havoc with the peloton once more Trixi Worrack (Specialized-lululemon) opened her account with her new team in emphatic style with a two-up sprint victory over compatriot Judith Arndt (GreenEDGE-AIS) in the second stage of the Ladies […]
Paris-Nice route confirmed with Col d’Èze time trial finale
Ten of the Tour’s top fifteen riders expected at the Race to the Sun Race organiser ASO has confirmed the route of this year’s Paris-Nice, which was inadvertently leaked into the French media last week. As was leaked, the 70th […]
Greipel forced out of Tour of Qatar due to stomach problems and fever
Early clash with Cavendish won’t happen Having shown superb sprinting form in the Santos Tour Down Under, André Greipel will have to wait a while longer before he and his Lotto Belisol team goes head to head with Mark Cavendish. […]
Clarke aiming to continue successful Tour Down Under form in Qatar and Oman
Australian part of Champion System team in both events Tour Down Under stage winner Will Clarke will officially get his time with the Champion System team underway on Sunday when he lines out as part of the squad for the […]
One month until UCI saddle rules are enforced across all events
Spot checks can be carried out at WorldTour races In one month’s time, the UCI will begin inspecting saddle angles on pro riders’ bikes, seeking to enforce a level saddle rule which until now has been most associated with time […]
Team time trial replaces prologue in Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah
Defending champion Leipheimer aiming to compete with Omega Pharma Quick Step squad Promising to maintain what it says is its reputation as America’s toughest stage race, the organisers of the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah yesterday released first details […]
Giro d’Italia organisers RCS Sport signs media deal to increase profile of events
New relationship with Shift Active Media part of expansion plans The reputation of RCS Sport as a race organiser which is perhaps the best user of internet and social media in the sport has been reinforced by the news that […]
Evans, Gilbert, Hushovd begin seasons on Sunday
Americans Van Garderen and Phinney also ready to get racing The leaders of the BMC Racing Team will get their seasons underway on Sunday, with Tour de France champion Cadel Evans lining out in the Trofeo Palma de Mallorca in […]
