Quatre Jours de Dunkerque: Unstoppable Marcel Kittel makes it three out of three
Neo-pro German sprinter maintains perfect race Marcel Kittel (Skil-Shimano) confirmed his status as the fastest man at this year’s Quatre Jours de Dunkerque by taking his third stage victory out of three between Caudry and Le Cateau-Cambrésis. The 22-year-old German […]
Igor Anton heading into the Giro with no pressure, but hoping for a stage win
A stage win would be Euskaltel-Euskadi’s first ever at the Italian Grand Tour Euskaltel’s leader, Igor Anton, has been touted by many as an outside hope for the overall win at the end of May in the Giro d’Italia, which […]
Lars Boom extends with Rabobank through 2014
Rabobank sees greatness in the future of talented Dutchman 25 year old multi-time Dutch national champion, Lars Boom, has extended his contract with Holland’s top ProTeam, Rabobank, through to the end of the 2014 season. The former cyclocross World Champion […]
Florence officially launches 2014 Tour de France bid
Proposal warmly greeted by race chief Christian Prudhomme The Italian city of Florence has officially launched its bid to host the start of the 2014 Tour de France, according to AFP. The presence of the race would form part of […]
Quatre Jours de Dunkerque: Two out of two for Marcel Kittel
German sprinter does it again Marcel Kittel (Skil-Shimano) made it two out of two in this year’s Quatre Jours de Dunkerque with another sprint victory in the second stage between Douai and Iwuy. This time the men at the front […]
Stybar admitting that change is big from cross to road
Czech rider starts out struggling in Four Days of Dunkirk Reigning cyclocross World Champion Zdenek Stybar admitted that the change from cross to the road is difficult. The talented 25-year-old was picked up by the Quick Step team this year. […]
Giro d'Italia: Last year's runner-up David Arroyo is in good form
Spaniard realistic that battle for victory will be tough David Arroyo travels to Venaria Reale, Italy, on Wednesday for the Giro d’Italia (May 7-29). The Movistar rider hosted a press conference from his traditional visit with the mayor of his […]
UCI 'No Needle Policy' introduced prior to Giro d’Italia start
Medical permission needed before any injections are given On the eve of the start of what some say is one of the hardest-ever editions of the Giro d’Italia, the UCI has introduced a new measure, entitled No Needle Policy, which […]
UCI starts legal proceedings against Floyd Landis
Swiss court action begins One year after he sent information to USA Cycling and began a series of claims of doping against his former US Postal Service team, Floyd Landis has learned that he will face legal action by the […]
An Post Sean Kelly team aiming for Tour of Belgium wildcard
Squad relies on invites for top races The An Post Grant Thornton M. Donnelly Sean Kelly team is hopeful that it will secure a wildcard invitation to the Tour of Belgium this week, seeking to edge in ahead of some […]
