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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 train

Mark 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 week

Ever 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 Katusha

As 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 training

Garmin 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 race

Scratch 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 victory

Two 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 jersey

With 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 recovery

Fabian 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 fracture

A 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 elsewhere

In 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 gaps

Showing 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 July

Last 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 Romandie

Clocking 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 upgrate

Regarding 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 rounder

Fourth 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 Highroad

Omega 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 race

He 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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