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Hushovd unsure if he will extend with Garmin, wants more opportunities by VeloNation Press - Thursday, April 28, 2011 Rider agent says that world championship bonus is yet to be paid The move of Thor Hushovd to the Garmin-Cervélo team raised the possibility of the Norwegian winning many races in the world champion’s rainbow jersey, but what would be a very powerful image hasn’t happened yet this year. Sixth place on a stage of th... → Read More
Damiani leaves Omega Pharma-Lotto, bound for Lampre? by Shane Stokes - Thursday, April 28, 2011 Italian expected to take over from Saronni in fresh start for teamFollowing recent speculation that Roberto Damiani was set to take over the running of the Lampre ISD team, the Italian is leaving his current setup several months ahead of contract.The Omega Pharma - Lotto team confirmed his departure this morning, s... → Read More
Jonny Bellis faces a further month without racing by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Breathing problems at high intensities hampering performanceStill rebuilding his form after a September 2009 scooter crash which left him in a coma for days, Saxo Bank SunGard rider Jonny Bellis has said that he is undergoing a series of medical tests to pinpoint the cause of breathing issues.
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Tom Boonen and Philippe Gilbert visit Copenhagen Worlds course by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, April 27, 2011 “The easiest course since Zolder in 2002,” declares Belgian coach Carlo BomansWith the Spring Classics over, Belgian one-day kings Tom Boonen (Quick Step) and Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) paid their planned visit to Copenhagen, Denmark, with national coach Carlo Bomans to check out the course of this year’s World Cham... → Read More
Contador case: WADA and UCI doping appeals to CAS remain separate by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, April 27, 2011 No merging of cases in appeal against RFEC Clenbuterol decision Although a statement by CAS today said that the same three experts would form the panel for Alberto Contador’s hearing, it has emerged that the rider still faces separate appeals from WADA and the UCI.Both WADA and CAS have confirmed to VeloNation th... → Read More
Daniele Bennati out of Romandie after crash; will miss Giro d’Italia by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Multiple bones broken for Leopard Trek sprinterDaniele Bennati (Leopard Trek) was forced to withdraw from the Tour de Romandie in the first road stage today after coming down in a crash early on. As heavy rain fell on the race, the Italian sprinter came down after just 32km, in the town of Roche... → Read More
Stage victory and lead for Russian breakaway specialistby Ben Atkins - Wednesday, April 27, 2011 
Ale-Jet just pips Bartosz Huzarski on the line but the Pole takes the race leadby Ben Atkins - Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Contador CAS panel confirmed, hearing set for June; result expected before Tour by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Spaniard’s case moves forwardThe Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed that it expects a ruling in the Alberto Contador case prior to the start of this year’s Tour de France, laying out a likely timetable for the case today.“The written proceedings in this matter are like... → Read More
Video: Meyer targeting Giro d’Italia, no Tour de France this season by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Australian will support Farrar and Le Mevel, seize personal chances
Garmin-Cervélo rider Cameron Meyer has said that he is building up for a strong ride in the Giro d’Italia, targeting that Grand Tour this season rather than looking at doing the Tour de France. The Australian will head to Italy with the goal of assis... → Read More
More signs that Italian's time on Russian team is upby Bjorn Haake - Tuesday, April 26, 2011
The Basque rider surprises the favorites; Phinney comes home secondby Bjorn Haake - Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Legendary German rider's son won Monday's Junior Rund um Kölnby Jered Gruber - Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Denis Menchov and Carlos Sastre take a closer look at crucial Giro d'Italia stages by Jered Gruber - Tuesday, April 26, 2011 Geox-TMC Grand Tour winners impressed with difficulty of upcoming GiroFor many of the Classics specialists, Easter Sunday was a final exam of sorts at the spring's concluding Monument, Liege-Bastogne-Liege. For some of the Giro's biggest contenders, however, Easter weekend was a chance to take a closer look at some of ... → Read More
Windy sprint and hilly stage splits pelotonby Bjorn Haake - Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Philippe Gilbert soaking in the sun of success at home in Belgium by Jered Gruber - Tuesday, April 26, 2011 Classics king overwhelmed, while the Cannibal thinks the Tour is a possibilityOne can only imagine what the party was like in Philippe Gilbert's hometown of Remouchamps following his victory on Sunday. The Walloon returned home to find 2000 fans awaiting his arrival and a chance to celebrate with their hometown hero.
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Greg Van Avermaet caps off great spring campaign with 7th at Liege-Bastogne-Liege by Jered Gruber - Tuesday, April 26, 2011 Young Belgian showed that, like his vaunted countryman Gilbert, he too can compete over all terrainMany scoffed when Greg Van Avermaet said that he wanted to turn his attention to the Ardennes Classics in 2011. After a long Classics campaign that began on the Italian Riviera in March, Van Avermaet can look at a very satisfying effort.
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Omega Pharma-Lotto vs Quick Step: The underdog bites back by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, April 26, 2011 Belgian rival teams' fortunes are reflected in those of each of their star ridersPhilippe Gilbert’s incredible Ardennes triple – or quadruple if you count Brabantse Pijl in the week before Amstel Gold – only serves to emphasise the current difference in fortune between his Omega Pharma-Lotto team and its big rival Quick Step. Al... → Read More
A great result and bad luck define Astana's Sunday in the Ardennes by Jered Gruber - Tuesday, April 26, 2011 Roman Kreuziger and Alexandre Vinokourov reflect on LiegeThe Astana team were impressive throughout all of Sunday at Liege-Bastogne-Liege. The team was part of the crucial moves with Kessiakoff and Gasparotto, and when it came down to the favorites playing their cards, they had both Vinokourov and Kreuzige... → Read More
Chris Anker Sorensen: "This is freaking amazing!" by Jered Gruber - Tuesday, April 26, 2011 Saxo Bank rider ecstatic about sixth place finish at Liege-Bastogne-LiegeThere's no question that the 2011 Liege-Bastogne-Liege will always be known as Philippe Gilbert's crowning. Apart from Gilbert's triumph, most have focused on the Schleck's lack of aggression in a numerically superior position in the finale, but less... → Read More
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