Milan-Sanremo: Miyazawa in tears for Japan
‘The peloton showed their support’ Takashi Miyazawa cried tears of joy for the support his colleagues showed to him and Japan yesterday at Milano-Sanremo. With the organisers, the 33-year-old national champion led a minute’s silence ahead of the race for […]
Boonen off pace in Milan-Sanremo, but remains optimistic
Belgian says he’s on course for spring targets Tom Boonen made it into the crucial lead group during today’s Milan-Sanremo, but in the finale his legs gave out and he missed the important move. The Quick Step rider ultimately finished […]
Auction of exclusive pro team items for Save the Children’s Japan Appeal
Chance to help those affected by the tsunami and earthquake Today’s Milan-Sanremo started with a minute’s silence for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, as well as being a gesture to show solidarity with the badly-affected country. […]
Goss gallops to Milan-Sanremo victory, beating Cancellara and Gilbert
Many pre-race favourites delayed by a crash Australian sprinter Matt Goss started Milan-Sanremo as the HTC Highroad team’s Plan B behind Mark Cavendish, but he proved that he deserves top billing when he thundered to an impressive victory this afternoon. […]
Bettini names Gilbert and Hushovd as favourites for Milan-Sanremo
Italian tips Belgian and Norwegian for Classic Italian national coach Paolo Bettini might be expected to tip one of his countrymen for victory in today’s Milan-Sanremo, but instead he believes that a rider from outside the country is most likely […]
Milan-Sanremo: Boasson Hagen fully recovered from injury and determined to ride well
Third time lucky for Norwegian rider? The demands of Milan-Sanremo often dictate that the winner is one who can both climb solidly and sprint strongly; it’s not necessary to be a specialist climber, but ascents such as the Cipressa and […]
Robbie McEwen: best ever Milan-Sanremo shape
Veteran Aussie says he’s confident about fighting for victory At 38 years of age and considering retirement at the end of the season, Robbie McEwen has probably his last ever chance to win Milan-Sanremo on Saturday. Fortunately for him, the […]
Milan-Sanremo: Sergeant says Gilbert is in great form, but admits course makes things difficult
Greipel is Plan B, but recent crash could hamper his chance Omega Pharma Lotto directeur sportif Mark Sergeant has one of the big favourites for the race on his team, and believes that Philippe Gibert is in superb form. However […]
BMC Racing Team psyched to ride strongly in Milan-Sanremo
Morale high after Tirreno victory Following the victory of Cadel Evans in Tirreno-Adriatico, a motivated BMC Racing Team will line out in Milan-Sanremo tomorrow determined to play a major part in the race. The Australian will not take part in […]
Patrik Sinkewitz suspended after positive A test for human growth hormone
Farnese Vini rider could be banned for life German rider Patrik Sinkewitz is facing a probable life ban from the sport following a positive A sample test for Human Growth Hormone. The German rider already incurred a ban after testing […]
