Consternation in Belgium as nation’s “Toppers” shut out of “Openingsweekend” once more
No Belgian winner at Het Nieuwsblad or Kuurne for second straight year For the second year in succession the Belgians have found themselves shut out of their “Openingsweekend” of the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne. The host nation had to […]
Gilbert says Milan-Sanremo performance will be much better than Het Nieuwsblad
Belgian building form for first big Classic Philippe Gilbert has said that he believes he will be in strong condition for Milano-Sanremo, despite a modest performance in Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday. The Omega Pharma Lotto rider was 43rd in the […]
Could SMS messages be a way around the radio ban?
Text messages between riders and directors might be the way forward With the International Cycling Union (UCI) apparently standing firm on its decision to outlaw the use of two-way radios, some teams may be working on a way around it, […]
Amber Halliday’s condition improving well, will leave hospital soon
2010 Australian time trial champion unlikely to return to cycling Although she’s still feeling the effects of the brain injury she suffered in a crash at Victoria Park in January, Amber Halliday is moving forward well in her recovery and […]
Basso looks ahead to Tirreno and Contador duel
GP Lugano winner Ivan Basso, a ‘bull in a bullfight’ Italian Ivan Basso wants to carry the winning momentum through this spring to Tirreno-Adriatico and to face Alberto Contador. He proved that he’s ready for the challenge yesterday with a […]
Jürgen Roelandts comes agonizingly close to big result at Het Nieuwsblad
Omega Pharma-Lotto rider was the last to see Flecha ride away For the second year in a row, Belgium was left without a win in one of its two opening weekend Classics, the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne. The Belgian […]
Rabobank's Stef Clement returns to racing after nine month absence
Dutchman’s comeback off to a great start following big day of work at the front in Almeria It has been a difficult nine months for Rabobank’s time trial specialist, Stef Clement. The 28 year old Dutchman made his first race […]
Ivan Basso: "I dedicate this race to one person, Aldo Sassi, who is always in my thoughts."
Italian reflects on excellent win in Lugano, ready for more success this spring For a rider targeting the Tour de France, there’s not much better for a rider’s confidence than taking a win in February. Ivan Basso is not known […]
Top sprinters Boonen and Farrar beaten in Kuurne sprint
Change of tactics for one, flat tires and bad lines for the other put fast men out of contention The nice weather ensured that a large bunch sprint decided Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne. Two of the top favorites for such a race ending […]
Sky's Sutton takes surprise win in Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne bunch sprint
Sunny weather eliminates epic breaks and leads to bunch sprint Team Sky’s Christopher Sutton won the bunch sprint to take Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne ahead of Yauheni Hutarovich (Française des Jeux) and André Greipel (Omega Pharma-Lotto. Tyler Farrar, who was boxed in, only […]
