Scheldeprijs: Boasson Hagen breaks three ribs, Paris-Roubaix looks extremely unlikely
Team-mate Sutton also injured in Belgian race Sky Procycling talent Edvald Boasson Hagen looks all but certain to miss Paris-Roubaix after crashing today and breaking three ribs. The 23 year old Norwegian was one of several riders who fell during […]
Cavendish turns things around and wins third Scheldeprijs
Third start, third win for Briton, Farrar amongst fallers Repeating his wins of 2007 and 2008, HTC Highroad’s Mark Cavendish got his season back on track when he sped to a dominant bunch sprint victory in the 99th edition of […]
Circuit Cycliste Sarthe: Kreder grabs his first pro win for Garmin-Cervelo
Dutchman beats stage one winner Bennati into Angers Garmin-Cervélo’s Michael Kreder boosted team morale after a frustrating Tour of Flanders campaign when he grabbed a stage win on today’s second leg of the Circuit Cycliste Sarthe in France. The 23 […]
Karsten Kroon and Brent Bookwalter recovering well from collarbone fractures
Both BMC riders hoping to return to racing soon While BMC gears up for their assault on Paris-Roubaix on Sunday, two members of the red and black team are doing their best to get back on their bikes as quickly […]
New name for former Quiznos Pro Challenge could reflect bigger ambitions for event
Race states that Quiznos will continue with same level of involvement as before The news that the USA’s new top-level stage race has changed its name has had many commentators scratching their heads about the changed branding four and a […]
Phil Liggett Interview: Race radios, 2011 tips, Leopard Trek and Tour favourites
Veteran broadcaster answers a range of questions about the sport When you hear sentences like “once again, they’ve stretched the elastic” or “his legs have turned to rubber and his effort reduced to mere survival,” you are probably watching a […]
Cote de la Haute-Levee back on the menu for 2011 Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Riders will face nine major climbs in the final 100 kilometers The route of the final Monument of the 2011 spring classic season, Liege-Bastogne-Liege, has been released, and while it will remain mostly the same as last year’s, a critical […]
Prudhomme believes Chavanel can fight for the win in Paris-Roubaix
Hopes fellow Frenchman will have Flanders form in French race Tour de France race director Christian Prudhomme expects to see a top performance from fellow Frenchman Sylvain Chavanel in Paris-Roubaix this Sunday. The Quick Step rider was in superb form […]
Vuelta al Pais Vasco: Kiryienka clips away to grab victory, Klöden now leading overall
Stalemate amongst major contenders Belarusian rider Vasil Kiryienka attacked inside the final two kilometres of today’s second stage of the Vuelta al Pais Vasco, surging clear on the descent to the line and then soloing to victory. The Team Movistar […]
Vuelta al Pais Vasco: Team RadioShack pleased with day one, aiming for overall win
Klöden and Horner well placed heading into today’s stage Andreas Klöden and Chris Horner got their Vuelta al Pais Vasco campaign off to a strong start yesterday when they finished third and fourth on the hilly stage to Zumarraga. They […]
