Madiot impressed with Yoann Offredo’s Milan-Sanremo ride
Young Frenchman tipped for strong future One of the most impressive performances in Saturday’s Milan-Sanremo was that of the Frenchman Yoann Offredo, who attacked out of the lead group after the Cipressa and was part of a four man break […]
Sinkewitz denies human growth hormone doping, requests B sample analysis
German rider to fight charges Suspended German rider Patrik Sinkewitz has denied doping with human growth hormone, and has requested the analysis of his B sample. “I can only say that I have definitely not used any banned substances,” he […]
Heinrich Haussler optimistic heading into his first cobbled classic of 2011
Paris-Nice points jersey winner disappointed about Sanremo, ready for Dwars door Vlaanderen The Garmin-Cervelo battleship started Saturday’s 2011 opening Monument, Milano-Sanremo, as the heavy favorites to put one of their three captains across the finish line first. Unfortunately, each captain […]
Gatis Smukulis wins breakaway Volta a Catalunya opener
Yet more WorldTour success for HTC-Highroad Gatis Smukulis (HTC-Highroad) won the opening stage of the Vuelta a Catalunya, starting and finishing in the Costa Brava resort town of Lloret de Mar. The Latvian was the sole survivor of a three-man […]
Different objectives for Scarponi and Sastre at Volta a Catalunya
Italian ambitious, Spaniard building form After showing himself as one of the strongest riders in Milan-Sanremo when he managed to bridge the gap between the second and first groups, then sprint it out at the end, Michele Scarponi will aim […]
Former Sinkewitz lawyer Lehner says he’s surprised by positive test
German Federation President wants lifetime ban if result confirmed Michael Lehner, the lawyer who represented Patrik Sinkewitz when the German first tested positive in 2007, has said that he was very surprised to hear that the rider had once again […]
Vaughters reflects on Garmin-Cervélo's Sanremo
Team without winning hand, despite three aces Garmin-Cervélo’s three aces – Thor Hushovd, Tyler Farrar and Heinrich Haussler – were unable to deliver a win at Milano-Sanremo yesterday. Two men, World Champion Hushovd and Farrar, were caught up in crashes […]
Rui Costa might return to pro cycling with Movistar team
Rider in talks with former Caisse d’Epargne setup Portuguese rider Rui Costa looks like he could be moving closer to signing with the Movistar team, with Eusebio Unzue appearing to confirm that there have been some talks. “There is that […]
Nibali and Scarponi, Italy's Milan-Sanremo heroes
Italian Grand Tour duo ignites race and fans’ hopes Vincenzo Nibali and Michele Scarponi flew the flag for Italy yesterday in the country’s biggest spring classic, Milano-Sanremo. Both riders went on the attack, but failed to stop Australian Matt Goss […]
Gilbert misses golden opportunity to win Milano-Sanremo
‘I feel cursed’ Belgian Philippe Gilbert missed a golden opportunity to win one of the biggest classics, Milano-Sanremo yesterday. “No need to bulls**t, this was a missed opportunity,” OmegaPharma-Lotto team manager, Marc Sergeant told Het Nieuwsblad. “Normally, you don’t get […]
