Chris Froome dismisses notion that Vuelta leadership could cause tensions in Team Sky
Says squad has a ‘fantastic environment’ Admitting that his race leadership in the Vuelta a España is completely unexpected, Chris Froome has played down any suggestions that taking the red jersey will create tensions with Sky Procycling team leader Bradley […]
Climbers look on the bright side after losing time in Vuelta a España time trial
Scarponi, Rodriguez and Dan Martin ambitious for upcoming climbs After riding well on some of the hillier stages, three of the Vuelta a España’s strongest climbers yesterday had to battle on other riders’ terms and lost time in the Salamanca […]
Team Sky announces powerful team for Tour of Britain
Rapha Condor Sharp names its strongest line up in pursuit of a stage victory Team Sky has named its six-man squad for the Tour of Britain, which gets under way in Scotland on September 11th. Although many of the team’s […]
Jack Bauer Interview: Winning in Utah and planning ahead
Endura Racing’s Kiwi going well Two years ago Kiwi Jack Bauer arrived on the Flanders scene as an up and coming ‘kermesse king;’ within six months he had signed a contract with UK pro squad Endura and had beaten ProTour […]
Fuglsang, Brajkovic and Nibali battling for podium in Vuelta a Espana
Each of the three riders pleased with time trial performances Leopard Trek rider Jakob Fuglsang has previously ridden Grand Tour races in support of others, backing Andy Schleck in the past two editions of the Tour de France. He is […]
Ullrich rides second Gran Fondo-style event, enthuses about 238 kilometre test
Former top pro passionate about cycling once more Having ridden the Giro delle Dolomiti Gran Fondo in Bolzano, Italy, earlier this month, Jan Ullrich lined out in his second-such event on Sunday. The 1997 Tour de France winner finished a […]
UCI declares that Tour de France doping tests were negative
Kolobnev’s sample the only positive case Just over a month after the end of the Tour de France, cycling’s governing body the UCI has announced that test results from the race have come back negative. When contacted recently, UCI spokesman […]
Vuelta a España: Chris Froome rides into red in Salamanca time trial
Tony Martin wins the stage as Joaquim Rodriguez loses five minutes Chris Froome (Team Sky) has become the first Kenyan-born rider to wear the leader’s jersey of the Vuelta a España, following a powerful second place in the 47km Salamanca […]
Wiggins gunning for race leader’s jersey in time trial, but cautious about GC hopes
Admits steeper climb of Angliru will be tougher than yesterday’s effort British rider Bradley Wiggins starts today’s time trial precisely one minute behind Vuelta leader Bauke Mollema (Rabobank) and knows that he has a perfect opportunity to take over the […]
BMC Racing enjoys USA Pro Cycling Challenge experience
American team places four riders in top 25 Though it may have taken a back seat in the overall honours to Radioshack and Garmin-Cervelo, the BMC Racing Team also had a highly successful run at the inaugural USA Pro Cycling […]
