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Gilbert misses golden opportunity to win Milano-Sanremo by Samuel Morrison - Sunday, March 20, 2011 'I feel cursed'Belgian Philippe Gilbert missed a golden opportunity to win one of the biggest classics, Milano-Sanremo yesterday.
"No need to bulls**t, this was a missed opportunity," OmegaPharma-Lotto team manager, Marc Sergeant told Het Nieuwsblad. "Normally, ... → Read More
Boonen off pace in Milan-Sanremo, but remains optimistic by Conal Andrews - Saturday, March 19, 2011 Belgian says he’s on course for spring targetsTom Boonen made it into the crucial lead group during today’s Milan-Sanremo, but in the finale his legs gave out and he missed the important move. The Quick Step rider ultimately finished 28th, one minute and 12 seconds behind the winner Matt Goss.
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Auction of exclusive pro team items for Save the Children’s Japan Appeal by Shane Stokes - Saturday, March 19, 2011 Chance to help those affected by the tsunami and earthquakeToday’s Milan-Sanremo started with a minute’s silence for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, as well as being a gesture to show solidarity with the badly-affected country. Several of cycling’s top pro teams have generously donated it... → Read More
Goss gallops to Milan-Sanremo victory, beating Cancellara and Gilbert by Shane Stokes - Saturday, March 19, 2011 Many pre-race favourites delayed by a crashAustralian sprinter Matt Goss started Milan-Sanremo as the HTC Highroad team’s Plan B behind Mark Cavendish, but he proved that he deserves top billing when he thundered to an impressive victory this afternoon. The 24 year old made it over the Poggio... → Read More
Bettini names Gilbert and Hushovd as favourites for Milan-Sanremo by Conal Andrews - Saturday, March 19, 2011 Italian tips Belgian and Norwegian for ClassicItalian national coach Paolo Bettini might be expected to tip one of his countrymen for victory in today’s Milan-Sanremo, but instead he believes that a rider from outside the country is most likely to win. The double world road race champion animate... → Read More
Milan-Sanremo: Boasson Hagen fully recovered from injury and determined to ride well by Conal Andrews - Saturday, March 19, 2011 Third time lucky for Norwegian rider?The demands of Milan-Sanremo often dictate that the winner is one who can both climb solidly and sprint strongly; it’s not necessary to be a specialist climber, but ascents such as the Cipressa and the Poggio ensure that those who are weak will be dr... → Read More
Robbie McEwen: best ever Milan-Sanremo shape by VeloNation Press - Friday, March 18, 2011 Veteran Aussie says he’s confident about fighting for victoryAt 38 years of age and considering retirement at the end of the season, Robbie McEwen has probably his last ever chance to win Milan-Sanremo on Saturday. Fortunately for him, the Australian has said that he is in excellent shape, and is feeling optim... → Read More
Milan-Sanremo: Sergeant says Gilbert is in great form, but admits course makes things difficult by Shane Stokes - Friday, March 18, 2011 Greipel is Plan B, but recent crash could hamper his chance
Omega Pharma Lotto directeur sportif Mark Sergeant has one of the big favourites for the race on his team, and believes that Philippe Gibert is in superb form. However he also admits that the nature of the Milan-Sanremo course makes things difficult ... → Read More
BMC Racing Team psyched to ride strongly in Milan-Sanremo by Conal Andrews - Friday, March 18, 2011 Morale high after Tirreno victoryFollowing the victory of Cadel Evans in Tirreno-Adriatico, a motivated BMC Racing Team will line out in Milan-Sanremo tomorrow determined to play a major part in the race. The Australian will not take part in the Classic, preferring instead to comp... → Read More
Italian team claims it has nothing to do with rider’s positive A sampleby VeloNation Press - Friday, March 18, 2011 
Patrik Sinkewitz suspended after positive A test for human growth hormone by Shane Stokes - Friday, March 18, 2011 Farnese Vini rider could be banned for life German rider Patrik Sinkewitz is facing a probable life ban from the sport following a positive A sample test for Human Growth Hormone.
The German rider already incurred a ban after testing positive for testosterone in 2007, and later admitted to ... → Read More
Freire in confident mood prior to Milan-Sanremo by Conal Andrews - Friday, March 18, 2011 Questions Alberto Contador’s defence for Clenbuterol positiveTriple world road race champion Oscar Freire is feeling confident prior to tomorrow’s Milan-Sanremo, believing that he can add to his victories in 2004, 2007 and 2010. He was quickest last year, beating Tom Boonen (Quick Step), Alessandro Petacchi (L... → Read More
Sagan to make debut in Milan-Sanremo as a dark horse for success by Conal Andrews - Friday, March 18, 2011 Talented 21 year old could be a factor in finaleThe favourites have been listed, but one rider who can’t be forgotten for Milan-Sanremo is the talented Slovakian Peter Sagan. He’s landed three stages plus first overall in the Giro di Sardegna this season, as well as clocking up three top ten placi... → Read More
Specialized presents new Venge frame in cooperation with McLaren F1 by Ben Atkins - Thursday, March 17, 2011 US bike design meets motorsport composite experience to create new flagship frameSpecialized has presented a new aerodynamic road frame, dubbed the Venge, a special version of which has been developed with the McLaren Formula 1 team. The frame design itself was created at Specialized’s R&D team in Morgan Hill, California, with a... → Read More
Belarusian at head of young team for Spanish stage raceby Ben Atkins - Thursday, March 17, 2011
Katusha behind Filippo Pozzato in Milano-Sanremo by Ben Atkins - Thursday, March 17, 2011 Last Italian to win the race hopes to kick start season in la PrimaveraThe Russian Katusha team will be riding Milano-Sanremo in support of its Italian champion Filippo Pozzato in Saturday’s Milano-Sanremo. Pippo, the last Italian to win la Primavera, has had a quiet start to 2011 so far but the team hopes that he can ... → Read More
US Gran Prix and North American Cyclocross trophy winner adds strength to US teamby Ben Atkins - Thursday, March 17, 2011
Cyst prevents Joaquim Rodriguez from defending Volta a Catalunya title by Conal Andrews - Thursday, March 17, 2011 Rider gains weight due to medication Defending champion Joaquim Rodriguez has been forced to abandon plans to line out in the Volta a Catalunya, with illness preventing his start next Monday.
The 2010 world number one recently trained hard in Sicily and Spain to get ready for the ra... → Read More
UCI’s Professional Cycling Council recommends four year doping bans by Conal Andrews - Thursday, March 17, 2011 Governing body said it’ll stand firm on race radio situationUCI President Pat McQuaid has stated in the past that he wants to the standard two year ban doubled for serious doping offences, and that now appears set to happen after the UCI’s Professional Cycling Council (CCP) discussed the issue today.
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Operacion Puerto: Spanish prosecutors seek 2 year prison term for Eufemiano Fuentes and Manolo Saiz by Shane Stokes - Thursday, March 17, 2011 Charges relate to Operacion Puerto doping affairControversial Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes and former team owner Manolo Saiz are facing possible two year prison sentence on charges relating to Operación Puerto, with prosecutors seeking a jail term of that duration.
Spanish media sources are... → Read More
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