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Paolini on fifth in Milan-Sanremo: ‘I did my best, so it’s okay like this’ by Shane Stokes - Sunday, March 17, 2013 Katusha rider goes close to podium finish in home raceThird in 2006 behind Filippo Pozzato and Alessandro Petacchi, Luca Paolini had his best Milan-Sanremo showing in years and showed he still has plenty of power at 36 years of age
The Katusha rider, who comes from Milan and thus has a special affin... → Read More
Sylvan Chavanel takes WorldTour lead after fighting fourth place in Milano-Sanremo by Ben Atkins - Sunday, March 17, 2013 Former French champion reflects on “bittersweet” day in the snow and freezing rainSylvain Chavanel (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) was one of the big protagonists in what was one of the toughest editions of Milano-Sanremo in recent memory. Responding to an attack from World champion Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing) on the descent of the Ci... → Read More
Peter Sagan: “Races are won and lost, but you always have to try.” by Ben Atkins - Sunday, March 17, 2013 Slovakian champion philosophical after Sanremo sprint defeatPeter Sagan (Cannondale) started the Milano-Sanremo as the outstanding favourite for victory after his performances this season so far, but found himself narrowly beaten in the sprint by Gerald Ciolek (MTN-Qhubeka). The Slovakian champion had seeming... → Read More
Cancellara heaps praise on his team after Milan-Sanremo third place by Kyle Moore - Sunday, March 17, 2013 Swiss powerhouse grabs third consecutive race podiumFabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Leopard) rode to third place in an instantly-classic Milan-Sanremo, and he was quick to credit his team-mates for helping him to his spot on the podium. Cancellara’s third place marked the third consecutive year he has ... → Read More
Milano-Sanremo: Gerald Ciolek edges out Peter Sagan in breakaway sprint by Ben Atkins - Sunday, March 17, 2013 German sprinter the fastest of a late six-man move in snow-affected raceGerald Ciolek (MTN-Qhubeka) took the greatest victory of his career to date as he outsprinted a highly select breakaway group to win the 2013 Milano-Sanremo. The 26-year-old German was the one pure sprinter that managed to get himself into a six-man ... → Read More
Gilbert: I can’t be at one hundred percent here and in Liège by Shane Stokes - Sunday, March 17, 2013 World champion believes he’s in good enough shape to win World champion Philippe Gilbert has said that riders wanting to win Milan-Sanremo and Liège-Bastogne-Liège need to make a choice about which of the two races to peak for, suggesting that it is impossible to be in top condition for both of the events.... → Read More
Milan-Sanremo: Hushovd says he’s back to his old level, ready to challenge by Shane Stokes - Sunday, March 17, 2013 Norwegian insists that three leaders are better than one for big ClassicAfter missing Milan-Sanremo last year due to illness and poor form, Thor Hushovd was upbeat at yesterday’s pre-race press conference, saying that he feels that he is back to his usual high level and ready to challenge for the win.
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Freezing weather and snow forces modification to Milan-Sanremo, Turchino Pass to be dropped by Shane Stokes - Sunday, March 17, 2013 Riders will be transported 46 kilometres, break’s advantage to be maintained after restartThe race is normally run off in fine Mediterranean conditions but freezing temperatures and snowfalls have instead forced the Milan-Sanremo organisers to modify the race and remove the key climb of the Turchino Pass.
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Van den Broeck heads back to Volta a Catalunya gunning to build on third place of 2012 by VeloNation Press - Saturday, March 16, 2013 Belgian rider looking for a strong showing after spell of altitude trainingThird overall last year, one minute 32 seconds behind the winner Michael Albasini (Orica GreenEdge) and just two seconds adrift of runner-up Samuel Sanchez (Euskaltel Euskadi), Jurgen Van den Broeck is keeping his fingers crossed for a strong showing... → Read More
Milan Sanremo: Defending champion Gerrans says Orica GreenEdge’s main card is Matt Goss by VeloNation Press - Saturday, March 16, 2013 2012 winner gives himself a chance of winning, but says things will have to play out just rightSpeaking one year after he outsprinted Fabian Cancellara and Vincenzo Nibali for a superb Milan-Sanremo success, Simon Gerrans has said that he believes he has a chance of repeating the win, but that the team’s most realistic hopes rest with Matt Gos... → Read More
Report: Gilbert dismissive of cortisone claims against him relating to his time with Lotto team by Shane Stokes - Saturday, March 16, 2013 “I did my job seriously and always in the best possible way”World champion Philippe Gilbert has sought to dismiss suggestions that doctor Jan Mathieu boosted his performances while he was with the Lotto team by giving him cortisone, saying that he was ‘surprised by the allegations,’ which were printed today i... → Read More
Final Countdown: Sagan upbeat about Milan-Sanremo prospects - ‘My expectations are high’ by VeloNation Press - Saturday, March 16, 2013 Slovakian says he has two chances to win; Moser pledges support One day before the start of a race where he is the overwhelming favourite, Peter Sagan is sounding confident and believes that in his third outing in Milan-Sanremo, that he can finally challenge for the victory.
Already a winner of five races thi... → Read More
Phil Southerland Interview: The goal is to have an all-diabetic team in the Tour within eight years by Ed Hood - Saturday, March 16, 2013 Team Novo Nordisk manager explains radical project and sweeping team changesLast season saw Pro Continental squad Team Type 1 achieve an impressive run of wins, with stage victories in the Tours of Korea, Beauce, Austria, Qinghai Lakes, Limousin, Rio de Janeiro, China, Hainan and Taihu; as well as the jewel in the crown – th... → Read More
Milan Sanremo: Boonen says he’s back in good form - ‘I’ve started to feel like my normal self’ by Shane Stokes - Friday, March 15, 2013 Past runner-up is one of Omega Pharma Quick Step’s leaders for Sunday’s ClassicsAfter a very disrupted start to the year when he missed both the Tour de San Luis and the Tour of Qatar due to the effects of injury, Tom Boonen has said that he believes he is now back in the shape needed to content for Milan-Sanremo and the other S... → Read More
Santambrogio says he’s ready for Milan-Sanremo, wants to seize the ‘Carpe Diem moment’ by VeloNation Press - Friday, March 15, 2013 Vini Fantini Selle Italia rider to share leadership with Gatto After being identified as one of the big dark horses for Milan-Sanremo on the basis of his performance in Tirreno-Adriatico, Mauro Santambrogio has said that he feels upbeat about his chances heading into Sunday’s race.
The Italian rider knows he... → Read More
Cavendish plays down Milan-Sanremo chances: ‘I honestly don’t want to target this’ by Shane Stokes - Friday, March 15, 2013 Many feel 2009 winner is bluffing; Sunday’s race will tell if this is the caseAlthough he has been racing since January and took his earliest-ever race victory of the season then in the Tour de San Luis – and despite the fact that he has also said in recent weeks that he is lighter than usual – Mark Cavendish has again played ... → Read More
Felice Gimondi inducted into Giro d’Italia Hall of Fame by Ben Atkins - Friday, March 15, 2013 Three-time winner joins legendary five-time Corsa Rosa winner Eddy MerckxItalian legend Felice Gimondi has been inducted into the Giro d’Italia Hall of Fame, joining inaugural member Eddy Merckx, who was elected in 2012. Gimondi won the Corsa Rosa three times - in 1967, 1969 and 1976 - and finished on the podium no less ... → Read More
André Greipel: “I don’t think I am one of the favourites for Milan-Sanremo” by Ben Atkins - Friday, March 15, 2013 German sprinter downplaying his chances but hoping for a bunch finishAndré Greipel (Lotto-Belisol) is downplaying his chances ahead of Sunday’s Milano-Sanremo, but hopes to be in contention if the 298km race finishes in a bunch sprint. The German sprinter has taken five victories so far this season, and will be one o... → Read More
Kenny Dehaes wins snow-affected Handzame Classic in bunch sprint by Ben Atkins - Friday, March 15, 2013 Lotto-Belisol rider prevails in expected fast finish on much-altered courseKenny Dehaes (Lotto-Belisol) recorded his second win of the 2013 season as he sprinted to victory in the snow-affected Handzame Classic in Handzame, West Flanders. The 28-year-old Belgian beat Dutchman Kenny van Hummel (Vacansoleil-DCM) to the line a... → Read More
Martinelli on Nibali’s Milan-Sanremo chances: 'In the end, champions are really champions.” by Shane Stokes - Friday, March 15, 2013 Astana general manager convinced his rider has what it takes to winAfter taking third in Milan-Sanremo last year and then showing superb form on the crucial stage of Tirreno-Adriatico to secure his second overall win in the race, Vincenzo Nibali has been pledged the full support of his Astana team for this Sunday’s ... → Read More
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