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Mark Cavendish: “There are a lot more than the two sprint stages there were last year” by Ben Atkins - Friday, May 4, 2012 Six possibilities identified by world champion but stresses that Team Sky is more than just a lead out trainMark Cavendish (Team Sky) is set to start the Giro d’Italia tomorrow, determined to add to his personal tally of seven stage victories in la Corsa Rosa. The race will be his first Grand Tour in the rainbow jersey of World champion, which is something... → Read More
In at the deep end: Schleck looking for positives in late Giro call-up by Shane Stokes - Friday, May 4, 2012 RadioShack Nissan leader hopes freshness will lead to strong final weekEver had a nightmare where you had a crucially important college exam, but forgot to study and were completely unprepared? If so, remember waking up in a cold sweat, then realizing – with considerable relief – that it was all a bad dream?
Spare a... → Read More
Stetina confirms he’s unhurt after Giro car accident by Shane Stokes - Friday, May 4, 2012 “I’m very lucky’Garmin Barracuda rider Peter Stetina has said that he considers himself very fortunate after emerging unscathed from an altercation with a car this morning.
The American climber was riding with the team when he was run into from behind by the veh... → Read More
Alexandr Kolobnev Interview: Russian rider gets his career back on track by Shane Stokes - Friday, May 4, 2012 Cleared by CAS, Classic specialist will return to racing this month with KatushaAs the date of his return to racing draws closer, Russian competitor Alexandr Kolobnev has spoken of the tough experience he has encountered between testing positive at the Tour de France in July and winning his case before the Court of Arbitration f... → Read More
Peter Stetina hit by car prior to Giro start by Shane Stokes - Friday, May 4, 2012 Rider shaken, but able to continue trainingGarmin Barracuda rider Peter Stetina had a bad scare this morning when he was hit by a car while training with his team in Herning, venue for tomorrow’s start of the Giro d’Italia.
The Boulder, Colorado rider was knocked from his bike by the car,... → Read More
Shoulder fracture rules Swift out of Giro d’Italia by VeloNation Press - Thursday, May 3, 2012 Jeremy Hunt gets late call-up to raceScratch race world champion Ben Swift’s plans to have a successful return to road racing in the Giro d’Italia have been dashed due to a bad crash while training for the Grand Tour.
The 24 year old fell heavily today and fractured his right should... → Read More
Giro d’Italia: The main contenders speak at pre-race press conference by Ben Atkins - Thursday, May 3, 2012 Michele Scarponi presented with maglia rosa for 2011 victoryTwo days before the race is due to start, the main contenders for the Giro d’Italia spoke at a press conference at the MCH Herning Kongrescenter. Present were Michele Scarponi (Lampre-ISD) - the new winner of the 2011 edition after the retrospective... → Read More
Astana and Colombia-Coldeportes sending strong teams to the Quatre Jours de Dunkerque by Ben Atkins - Thursday, May 3, 2012 With the Giro d’Italia about to start, teams are preparing to fight for the other pink jerseyWith the eyes of the cycling world fixed on Saturday’s Giro d’Italia start in Herning, Denmark, much of the peloton is readying itself to do battle for another pink jersey: that of the Quatre Jours de Dunkerque. The Astana and Colombia-Coldeportes t... → Read More
Cancellara training again on road bike, but still suffering shoulder pain by VeloNation Press - Thursday, May 3, 2012 RadioShack Nissan rider moves to next stage of recoveryFabian Cancellara has finally managed to return to training on the road bike, just over a month after crashing heavily in the Ronde Van Vlaanderen and suffering a quadruple fracture to his collarbone.
The Swiss rider is now well enough to venture... → Read More
Leipheimer says it’s uncertain that he’ll ride the Tour of California by Shane Stokes - Thursday, May 3, 2012 American rider still dealing with effects of fractureA month after being hit by a car and suffering a fractured fibula, Levi Leipheimer has expressed uncertainty about being able to take part in the Amgen Tour of California. The three time race winner has been trying to come back and contest this year’... → Read More
New Under 23 BMC Racing Team squad to begin in 2013 by VeloNation Press - Thursday, May 3, 2012 Feeder team will give opportunities to young riders from USA, Switzerland and elsewhereIn a move which should strengthen both the BMC Racing team and the development of talented young riders from the U.S., Switzerland and other countries, a BMC Under-23 Racing Team will be set up prior to the 2013 season.
Team president and general... → Read More
SRAM Tour of the Gila: Sutherland and Armstrong winners on day one by Shane Stokes - Thursday, May 3, 2012 Final climb opens GC gapsShowing strong form in the buildup to the Amgen Tour of California, UnitedHealthcare’s Rory Sutherland soloed to victory on yesterday’s opening stage of the SRAM Tour of the Gila in Mogollon. The Australian rider was one of six who formed the lead gr... → Read More
Cadel Evans: “I feel good for the Tour de France, don’t worry about me!” by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Grand Boucle champion disappointed with Tour de Romandie performance but feels all’s well in preparation for JulyLast week’s Tour de Romandie was not a great race for BMC Racing’s Cadel Evans. The defending champion in the race could only manage 29th overall, 2’07” behind race winner Bradley Wiggins (Team Sky), but the Australian is refusing to panic ahead of ... → Read More
Wiggins: Everything is going to plan by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Briton feeling confident after dominant performance in RomandieClocking up two stage wins plus the overall classification in last week’s Tour of Romandie, Britain’s Bradley Wiggins has spoken with confidence about his current condition and also about his Sky team.
“After last week's win at the Tour of Romand... → Read More
Giro d’Italia Preview: Looking ahead to the most balanced Corsa Rosa in years by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Where will this year’s first Grand tour be won, and who will win it?
After what was widely regarded as the hardest Grand Tour in recent history, the 2012 edition of the Giro d’Italia promises to be a much more human one. With seven mountaintop finishes, as well as numerous other big climbs, however, this year’s editio... → Read More
Video: Presidential Tour of Turkey organisers debate WorldTour licence bid by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Decision to be made soon on potential upgrateRegarding this year’s race as being a success, Presidential Tour of Turkey race director Abdurrahman Acikalin has said that a decision will be made soon as to whether it will apply to be part of the UCI WorldTour in the future.
The 2.HC race is c... → Read More
With time trial weaknesses less evident, Rodriguez set for a strong Giro d’Italia by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Katusha rider developing into a better all rounderFourth last year, just over a minute off the podium, Joaquim Rodriguez will seek to continue some very strong season performances when he leads the Katusha team in the Giro d’Italia.
The Spaniard will chase what would be his first top three finis... → Read More
Matt Brammeier Interview: Feeling at home with Omega Pharma Quick Step by Ed Hood - Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Irish champion continues progression after HTC HighroadOmega Pharma Quick Step rider Matt Brammeier is a man who does things his own way. He abandoned British Cycling’s Academy to do his own thing in Belgium.
And when it was apparent that this move had perhaps ruffled feathers and lessened his chances... → Read More
Impey in determined frame of mind heading into Giro d’Italia by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, May 2, 2012 South African to make Grand Tour debut in Italian raceHe recently clocked up his first WorldTour level win when he took stage two of the Vuelta al Pais Vasco, and now Daryl Impey is aiming to move a step further by riding his first-ever Grand Tour and being part of a successful stage–winning campaign wi... → Read More
Sky extends British Cycling backing until 2016 by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Will WorldTour team sponsorship also be lengthened?Dispelling fears that the upheavals at the Murdoch empire might affect Sky’s future links with the sport, British Cycling has confirmed that the company has extended its backing of the federation.The company has committed to an additional four years,... → Read More
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