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Breschel not able to train yet, pessimistic about medal prospects for worlds by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Danish rider needs to take antibiotics for infected woundsFive days after crashing out of the Vuelta a España, Matti Breschel is still experiencing considerable discomfort and doesn’t have much hope of being at his best for the world championship. In fact, the former silver and bronze medallist is even cont... → Read More
Kevin Seeldraeyers: “That was one of my best time trials ever!” by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Quick Step climber pleased with Salamanca performance despite losing more than five minutesKevin Seeldraeyers (Quick Step) finished 79th in the stage ten time trial of the Vuelta a España in Salamanca on Monday, losing 5’38” to stage winner Tony Martin (HTC-Highroad) in the process. Although the Belgian’s time means that he slips from eig... → Read More
Tony Martin ‘confident’ for worlds, but says Cancellara can’t be underestimated by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Aware that Swiss rival made big improvements last yearAlthough he beat the reigning world champion Fabian Cancellara in the Tour de France time trial and again in yesterday’s 47 kilometre Salamanca test, HTC Highroad Tony Martin has said that he isn’t writing off his rival in next month’s big clash in C... → Read More
Chris Froome dismisses notion that Vuelta leadership could cause tensions in Team Sky by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Says squad has a ‘fantastic environment’ Admitting that his race leadership in the Vuelta a España is completely unexpected, Chris Froome has played down any suggestions that taking the red jersey will create tensions with Sky Procycling team leader Bradley Wiggins.
“No, we are working ... → Read More
Climbers look on the bright side after losing time in Vuelta a España time trial by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Scarponi, Rodriguez and Dan Martin ambitious for upcoming climbsAfter riding well on some of the hillier stages, three of the Vuelta a España’s strongest climbers yesterday had to battle on other riders’ terms and lost time in the Salamanca race against the clock. Lampre ISD rider Michele Scarponi, former race le... → Read More
Team Sky announces powerful team for Tour of Britain by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Rapha Condor Sharp names its strongest line up in pursuit of a stage victoryTeam Sky has named its six-man squad for the Tour of Britain, which gets under way in Scotland on September 11th. Although many of the team’s big names are currently riding the Vuelta a España, including British champion Bradley Wiggins and Chris Fr... → Read More
Jack Bauer Interview: Winning in Utah and planning ahead by Ed Hood - Monday, August 29, 2011 Endura Racing’s Kiwi going wellTwo years ago Kiwi Jack Bauer arrived on the Flanders scene as an up and coming ‘kermesse king;’ within six months he had signed a contract with UK pro squad Endura and had beaten ProTour stars Hayden Roulston and Julian Dean to the New Zealand elite... → Read More
Fuglsang, Brajkovic and Nibali battling for podium in Vuelta a Espana by Shane Stokes - Monday, August 29, 2011 Each of the three riders pleased with time trial performancesLeopard Trek rider Jakob Fuglsang has previously ridden Grand Tour races in support of others, backing Andy Schleck in the past two editions of the Tour de France. He is showing his own abilities in this year’s Vuelta a España, though, placing sixth ... → Read More
Ullrich rides second Gran Fondo-style event, enthuses about 238 kilometre test by VeloNation Press - Monday, August 29, 2011 Former top pro passionate about cycling once moreHaving ridden the Giro delle Dolomiti Gran Fondo in Bolzano, Italy, earlier this month, Jan Ullrich lined out in his second-such event on Sunday. The 1997 Tour de France winner finished a solid 84th out of his age group in the Ötztaler Cycling Marath... → Read More
UCI declares that Tour de France doping tests were negative by Shane Stokes - Monday, August 29, 2011 Kolobnev’s sample the only positive caseJust over a month after the end of the Tour de France, cycling’s governing body the UCI has announced that test results from the race have come back negative.
When contacted recently, UCI spokesman Enrico Carpani had said that the delay in announ... → Read More
Vuelta a España: Chris Froome rides into red in Salamanca time trial by Ben Atkins - Monday, August 29, 2011 Tony Martin wins the stage as Joaquim Rodriguez loses five minutesChris Froome (Team Sky) has become the first Kenyan-born rider to wear the leader’s jersey of the Vuelta a España, following a powerful second place in the 47km Salamanca time trial. The 26-year-old, who has raced as a British rider since mid-2008, ... → Read More
Wiggins gunning for race leader’s jersey in time trial, but cautious about GC hopes by VeloNation Press - Monday, August 29, 2011 Admits steeper climb of Angliru will be tougher than yesterday’s effortBritish rider Bradley Wiggins starts today’s time trial precisely one minute behind Vuelta leader Bauke Mollema (Rabobank) and knows that he has a perfect opportunity to take over the race lead if he rides as well as he normally does against the cloc... → Read More
BMC Racing enjoys USA Pro Cycling Challenge experience by Kyle Moore - Monday, August 29, 2011 American team places four riders in top 25Though it may have taken a back seat in the overall honours to Radioshack and Garmin-Cervelo, the BMC Racing Team also had a highly successful run at the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge. The team placed George Hincapie and Tour de France champio... → Read More
Bianchi extends backing of Savio’s Androni-CIPI team by VeloNation Press - Monday, August 29, 2011 Team had very successful Giro d’Italia, prompting legendary brand to renewFamous Italian frame manufacturer Bianchi has extended its equipment sponsorship deal with the Androni-CIPI team until the end of next season, with an option to continue for one more year after that.
The team had a successful Giro d’Italia this y... → Read More
Tony Martin gunning for stage win in Vuelta a España time trial by VeloNation Press - Monday, August 29, 2011 German rider says race is important part of his buildup to become world champion HTC Highroad rider Tony Martin will go head to head with his big rival Fabian Cancellara (Leopard Trek) in today’s time trial at the Vuelta a España. With his team due to stop at the end of the year, the mainly flat 47 kilometre test is a chance for ... → Read More
GreenEdge signs Tomas Vaitkus, Kroon set to return to Saxo Bank by VeloNation Press - Monday, August 29, 2011 More 2012 planning taking place
In the same sort of prolonged unveiling as characterised the Leopard Trek team twelve months ago, the new GreenEdge setup is continuing to reveal next year’s riders one by one. The latest signature announced is that of the Lituanian national time tri... → Read More
Vuelta a España: Geox-TMC best team on stage nine by Kyle Moore - Monday, August 29, 2011 Cobo shows form with strong third placeThough neither of their high profile leaders are placed well overall, Geox-TMC is still satisfied with several cards in play, most notably Juan Jose Cobo, who took third on the line in yesterday’s stage nine of the Vuelta a España. He appeared at hi... → Read More
Vuelta a España: Rein Taaramae hunting stages in Spain by Kyle Moore - Monday, August 29, 2011 Estonian attacks on successive daysRein Taaramae (Cofidis) made another attempt at victory in yesterday’s stage nine of the Vuelta a España, and while his second attack in as many days proved unsuccessful again, he said he will continue to go for a stage win. The Estonian is sharing ... → Read More
Kevin Seeldraeyers reemerges at the Vuelta a España by Kyle Moore - Monday, August 29, 2011 Belgian back on top form in Spanish Grand TourKevin Seeldraeyers (Quick Step) stamped his name on yesterday’s stage nine at the Vuelta a España, and the young Belgian seems as if he is in the group of favorites to stay as the race moves into its second week. Seeldraeyers put in a dig halfway up... → Read More
Oss is Boss on final stage of USA Pro Cycling Challenge by Shane Stokes - Sunday, August 28, 2011 Leipheimer takes final yellow jersey in Denver Overnight leader Levi Leipheimer has won the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge, successfully controlling his main rivals on the final stage to Denver and finishing sixth in the final sprint to the line. Quickest in the final 200 metres was the Liqu... → Read More
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