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Gerald Ciolek headlines MTN-Qhubeka line up for the Tour of Britain by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Milano-Samremo winner to make his debut in eight-day British raceGerald Ciolek will lead the MTN-Qhubeka team at the Tour of Britain, which starts on Sunday, September 15th in Peebles, Scotland, as he makes his debut in the event. The German sprinter, who will celebrate his 27th birthday during the race [on stage ]... → Read More
Giro della Toscana: Marianne Vos breaks the course record in Campi Bisenzio prologue by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 World champion takes first Maglia Rosa in final pre-Worlds stage raceMarianne Vos (Rabobank-Liv/Giant) showed her rivals that she is on track for a successful rainbow jersey defence with a stunning victory in the evening prologue of the Giro della Toscana, the last stage race before the World championships. The 26-yea... → Read More
Former winners Gesink and Nordhaug ready and motivated for Canadian WorldTour events by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 2010 Montréal victor Gesink satisfied with condition: ‘I’m in a good shape’Former GP Cycliste de Montréal winner Robert Gesink will aim to repeat his success of 2010 when he lines out as part of the Belkin team in this year’s race on Sunday, and will also try the same in the GP Cycliste de Québec two days earlier. The Dut... → Read More
Vuelta a España: Bauka Mollema wins flat stage 17 with final kilometre attack by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Late crosswinds split the peloton as Pozzovivo and Pinot both lose timeBauke Mollema (Belkin) surprised the remaining sprinters in a depleted peloton to take the 17th stage of the 2013 Vuelta a España, between Calahorra and Burgos, with a final kilometre attack. The Dutch climber jumped clear in the final kilometre of t... → Read More
Armstrong’s autobiography lies excused under ‘free speech,’ class action lawsuit dismissed by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Judge says US First Amendment means Armstrong didn’t have to tell the truthRuling that Lance Armstrong was effectively allowed to lie about racing clean due to the First Amendment, a Californian federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit taken by readers of his two autobiographies. Armstrong built up his self image and gained ... → Read More
Champion System team secures another wildcard invite to Tour of Beijing by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Final WorldTour race of the season starts one month from today Returning once again to what is a hugely important home race for the team, the Champion System squad has been handed a Tour of Beijing wildcard for the second consecutive season. One year ago it was granted a place in the event after the Argos Shiman... → Read More
With worlds approaching, USA Pro Challenge winner Van Garderen back in action for Canadian World Tour races by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Tour of Alberta runner up Bookwalter and stage victor Evans also part of very solid squadUSA Pro Challenge winner Tejay van Garderen returns to action this weekend when he competes in the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec and Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal, the two Canadian WorldTour races on the calendar. With the America determined to rid... → Read More
Plant questions independence of UCI Ethics Commission, says that is reason McQuaid dossier wasn’t handed over by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 “What Pat is doing right now is distorting and distracting from the various issues. He knows the truth”UCI management committee member Mike Plant has explained why he and Igor Makarov have not passed on a dossier listing alleged wrongdoing by Pat McQuaid to the UCI’s Ethics Commission.
According to the American, a lack of confidence in the indepen... → Read More
Warren Barguil: “I don’t think I have ever received so many congratulations messages before.” by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Success still to sink in for 21-year-old revelation of the Vuelta a EspañaWarren Barguil (Argos-Shimano) has, without doubt, been the revelation of the 2013 Vuelta a España. The 21-year-old French climber has taken two stage victories in the race - so far - on some of the toughest finishes of his Grand Tour debut, but his ... → Read More
Alejandro Valverde: “To me, the most important stage will be L’Angliru” by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 2009 Vuelta a España champion sees Horner as main rival for Nibali’s red jerseyAlejandro Valverde (Movistar) entered the second rest day of the Vuelta a España with his morale and confidence high, after having been able to drop red jersey Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) in the mountains for the first time. The 2009 race winner was amo... → Read More
McQuaid accuses opponents of ‘lies, bribery, attempted extortion, attempted vote-buying’ and more by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Current UCI president lashes out after document summarising investigation dossier is releasedWriting to the national cycling federations after details of claims of unethical behaviour against him were printed, Pat McQuaid has blasted fellow UCI management committee members Igor Makarov and Mike Plant, and accused them and others of engaging ... → Read More
Tougher finale for Milan-Sanremo will impact on sprinters’ chances by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Modifications to route see Le Manie taken out and Pompeiana brought inTweaking the route again in what appears to be an effort to further spice up the finale of the race, the organisers of Milan-Sanremo have today announced a modification to the Classic.
The climb of Le Manie, which this year topped out 204 kilomet... → Read More
McQuaid rejects charges of corruption linked to Armstrong, Contador, says claims in leaked document are ‘a complete fabrication’ by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Cookson says document is ‘very similar’ to dossier compiled by investigators into McQuaidUCI presidential candidates Pat McQuaid and Brian Cookson have both responded to the release of what is claimed to be a synopsis of the dossier compiled earlier this year by private investigators and alleging corruption on the part of McQuaid, former... → Read More
Vuelta a España: Warren Barguil takes stage 15 by inches over Rigoberto Urán by Ben Atkins - Monday, September 9, 2013 Horner and Valverde take back time as Nibali struggles in final kilometresWarren Barguil (Argos-Shimano) underlined his status as one of the most exciting talents in French cycling with a second victory in the 2013 Vuelta a España, winning the 15th stage between Graus and the summit of Aramón Formigal above Sallent de Gáll... → Read More
Riis reaffirms that Contador will stay with Team Saxo Tinkoff by Shane Stokes - Monday, September 9, 2013 “He doesn’t want to leave”Four days after Bjarne Riis played down the suggestions that Alberto Contador could leave Team Saxo Tinkoff and instead compete next year for the new team being set up by Formula One driver Fernando Alonso, he has said that the Spaniard has indicated... → Read More
Bookwalter finishes second overall in Tour of Alberta, nets fourth runner up slot of the year by VeloNation Press - Monday, September 9, 2013 BMC Racing Team rider receives ‘nice confirmation’ of his improvement this seasonAmerican rider Brent Bookwalter clocked up his fourth big stage race runner-up slot of the year on Sunday when he finished second overall in the Tour of Alberta.
The BMC Racing team rider ended the new six day race eighteen seconds adrift of Garm... → Read More
Sagan takes final sprint in Tour of Alberta as Dennis wins first pro stage race by Shane Stokes - Monday, September 9, 2013 Success for Cannondale and Garmin-Sharp teams in new Canadian eventUnderlining his speed with what was his third stage victory in the six day race, Peter Sagan sped home first in the big bunch sprint on day five of the Tour of Alberta.
The Slovakian rider pulled off an audacious overlapping manoeuvre at the fina... → Read More
Horner says podium is ‘doable, for sure,’ but wants to keep pushing for Vuelta victory by VeloNation Press - Sunday, September 8, 2013 With several more mountain stages ahead, American rider seeking chink in Nibali’s armourHaving tried to put pressure on race leader Vincenzo Nibali yesterday and again today but being unable to open a gap over him, Chris Horner has said that he hasn’t given up his hope of winning this year’s Vuelta a España.
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Eyeing world championships, Gilbert plays it safe and withdraws from Vuelta a España by VeloNation Press - Sunday, September 8, 2013 “The form is good and I am still motivated to train at home”With a successful defence of his world championship title taking priority over all else, Philippe Gilbert played it safe and withdrew from the Vuelta a España today, explaining afterwards that he couldn’t risk getting sick before the worlds.
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Vuelta a España: Alexandre Geniez breaks away to take stage 15 in Peyragudes by Ben Atkins - Sunday, September 8, 2013 Frenchman wins Tour de France tribute stage as the favourites mark one anotherAlexandre Geniez (FDJ.fr) won the 15th stage of the 2013 Vuelta a España, between Andorra and Peyragudes, as the Spanish race paid tribute to the one-hundredth Tour de France. The 25-year-old Frenchman proved to be the strongest of the day’s breakawa... → Read More
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