HTC-Highroad's John Degenkolb: "Paris-Roubaix is something for real men."
Neo-pro falls in love with the Queen of the Classics The 22 year old John Degenkolb has had a neo-pro season that most can only dream of. The second place finisher at last year’s U23 World Championships already has two […]
Cannell has Masters’ titles stripped by USA Cycling after USADA doping suspension imposed
North Carolina rider is latest Masters rider to be sanctioned USA Cycling has rejigged results from 2007, 2008 and 2009 to remove Peter Cannell from his victories in the Masters’ national championship. The 37 year old from Mebane, North Carolina […]
Geraint Thomas appeals for blood donations, says they saved his life
Ruptured spleen in 2005 British road race champion Geraint Thomas is appealing for more people to donate blood, saying that the practice is something which saved his life six years ago. Thomas was due to visit the Welsh Blood Service […]
Movistar releases Giro d’Italia long list
Eleven riders named by Spanish squad from which nine will be chosen Movistar has released an eleven-rider long list for next month’s Giro d’Italia, from which the nine starters will be selected. While neither are named as definite starters, the […]
Haussler to miss Tour de France, will concentrate on world championships
Lack of a racing base means building form is difficult After a difficult day yesterday in Paris-Roubaix, Heinrich Haussler and his Garmin-Cervélo team have come to the difficult decision that the Australian will miss this year’s Tour de France. He […]
Robert Gesink to lead Rabobank in Amstel Gold Race
Dutch team sending top team to try to win home classic for the first time in ten years Rabobank will send virtually all of its Vuelta al Pais Vasco team to this weekend’s Amstel Gold Race in a bid to […]
Paris-Roubaix: Best team wins out over strongest rider
Johan Van Summeren’s victory shows the importance of teamwork in the sport Despite being the strongest rider in the race for the second week in succession, Fabian Cancellara (Leopard Trek) found himself unable to overcome the superior numbers of the […]
Consolation for Cancellara with leadership of UCI WorldTour ranking
Italy best nation, RadioShack is top team Yesterday may have been a particularly frustrating day for Fabian Cancellara, who was the strongest rider in Paris-Roubaix but who was out-manoeuvred by Garmin-Cervélo’s team tactics and the determined dash for victory by […]
Prudhomme believes Paris-Roubaix win will change Van Summeren
Praises effort of Garmin-Cervélo team Tour de France race director Christian Prudhomme has applauded the performance of the Garmin-Cervélo team and Paris-Roubaix winner Johan Van Summeren, saying that the latter’s victory in Paris-Roubaix will make a big difference for him […]
Leukemans blighted by bad luck in Paris-Roubaix
Greipel also ruled out by misfortune Paris-Roubaix was a frustrating day for Vacansoleil-DCM rider Bjorn Leukemans, who was clearly one of the stronger competitors and who was jostling with Fabian Cancellara (Leopard Trek) and Thor Hushovd (Garmin-Cervélo) at certain points […]
