HTC women's squad takes on defending champion Shelley Olds in New Zealand
Strong American team ready to take some wins HTC-Highroad is sending a strong women’s team of six riders to the Tour of New Zealand (February 23-27). TYhe team hopes for stage wins, and trying to get the team accustomed to […]
Anxious Nibali happy to kick off season at Giro di Sardegna Tuesday
Vincenzo Nibali is kicking off his season with the Giro di Sardegna tomorrow. He hopes to repeat his successes of last year, when he won seven races, including the Vuelta a España. Nibali seems himself as a progressed rider and […]
Steve Bauer Interview: Aiming high with Spidertech-C10
Former top pro passing on his knowledge to Canada’s young riders On the eve of Canada’s Team Spidertech Powered By C10 making their debut in the ‘Major League’ of European cycling at the Trofeo Laigueglia – where Canadian Ryan Anderson […]
Eddy Merckx believes Gesink can win the Tour de France
Belgian feels Rabobank rider could be a big contender this year Having seen Robert Gesink’s strength up close due to his role at the Tour of Oman, Eddy Merckx is in little doubt that the Dutchman has what it takes […]
Riis said he’s relieved that Contador didn’t win in Algarve
Saxo Bank SunGard chief says form should come gradually Although Alberto Contador was unable to successfully defend his title in the Volta ao Algarve, Saxo Bank SunGard general manager Bjarne Riis has said that he is actually a little relieved […]
Ruta del Sol: Hivert wins second stage, RadioShack's Irizar takes control of the overall
Previous leader Engoulvent loses over 20 minutes on tough stage in southern Spain Jonathan Hivert (Saur-Sojasun) sprinted to victory in the second stage of the Ruta del Sol, out of a group of around forty riders. The terrain on the […]
New velodrome planned for Roubaix, intended to tie in with 2012 Olympics
250 metre track planned for French city It’s well known for its historic open-air Velodrome which has long hosted the finish of the famous Northern Classic. Now the town of Roubaix is seeking to add another, unveiling plans to build […]
Hamish Haynes Interview: Former British champion remains ambitious for Belgian success
Motivation still strong at 36 years of age Whilst the media focuses on Sky, Cav, Brad and the Tour, there are some riders who ‘just get on with it’ in the real world of pro cycling – no agents, no […]
Basso keeps Giro on hold for Tour dream
Decision on Giro d’Italia defence comes after Liège-Bastogne-Liège Ivan Basso will wait until after the Liège-Bastogne-Liège on April 24 to decide if he will defend his Giro d’Italia title. “I will stand at the cross-roads there,” Basso told La Gazzetta […]
Leopard Trek's Kim Andersen proud of Fabian Cancellara and his team's performance in Oman
Danish director happy with World Champion’s performance over tough time trial course Leopard Trek has gotten their inaugural season off to a solid start, but still remain winless. It’s not for lack of getting close – the team already has […]
