Tour of Britain: GC contenders scrap it out in time trial for final podium places
Race leader Boom one of top favourites for time trial Although this afternoon’s last stage will of course play a part, the final finishing order of this year’s Tour of Britain will most likely be shaped by the 8.8 kilometre […]
Belgium reacts to the new Ronde van Vlaanderen finish
The Flanders public appears to be dead set against the course change, but those involved have a more balanced view This week Flanders Classics, the organiser of the Ronde van Vlaanderen – the Tour of Flanders – announced that the […]
Win a signed HTC Jersey in our Tour of Britain competition: final votes welcome
Predict this year’s highest-placed HTC rider This year’s Tour of Britain will be the last one entered by the HTC Highroad team, which has clocked up close to 500 victories in four years and is aiming to win the race […]
Giro della Toscana: Trixi Worrack solos to stage five in Capannori
Megan Guarnier strengthens hold on race lead with third place Trixi Worrack (Germany) soloed to victory in stage five of the Giro della Toscana between Segromigno in Piano and Capannori. The 29-year-old, who rides for the AA Drink-Leontien.nl team, escaped […]
Marcel Kittel extends remarkable debut season victory tally to fourteen
More success for German Skil-Shimano competitor Continuing what has been a remarkable first season in the pro ranks, German rider Marcel Kittel grabbed his fourteenth win of 2012 in yesterday’s Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen in Belgium. The Skil Shimano rider has […]
Tour of Britain: An Post rider Bagdonas wins stage seven, Boom retains yellow jersey
Boom retains the lead before decisive time trial in London Lithuanian rider Gediminas Bagdonas seized the biggest win of his career today at the Tour of Britain, winning head of five other breakaway riders into Sandringham. After the sextet succeeded […]
Vinokourov talks of tensions within Astana, said he could return next year to ‘save team'
Kazakhstan rider said team management never visited him after his crash One day after his 38th birthday, the Kazakhstan rider Alexandre Vinokourov has made clear that he is prepared to continue his career into the 2012 season, saying that this […]
Contador case: WADA to consider dropping ‘no tolerance’ rule for Clenbuterol
Change in rule may not necessarily mean end of CAS action A rule which could have major implications for Alberto Contador’s doping case will be debated this weekend when WADA considers whether a minimum threshold should be introduced for Clenbuterol. […]
Vacansoleil-DCM swoops in on young Russian climber Nikita Novikov
In a surprise move, Vacansoleil-DCM has acquired the services of the talented Russian climber Nikita Novikov for the next two seasons. Novikov currently rides for Kutusha’s feeder team Itera-Katusha and a step up to the WorldTour team seemed logical. However, […]
Bruyneel says Contador is not unbeatable and the new team excites him
Former Lance Armstrong manager says he noticed Andy Schleck’s talent in 2005 Following the announcement that sponsors RadioShack and Nissan will join Leopard Trek next year, Johan Bruyneel has said his aim is to win the Tour de France with […]
