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André Greipel wins inaugural Brussel Cycling Classic by Ben Atkins - Saturday, September 7, 2013 German takes the bunch sprint in Paris-Bruxelles replacement raceAndré Greipel (Lotto-Belisol) won the inaugural edition of the Brussel Cycling Classic, the race introduced to replace the Paris-Bruxelles, in a bunch sprint on the Keizerin Charlottelaan in the north of the Belgian capital. The big German “Gorilla” ... → Read More
Vuelta a España: Daniele Ratto solos through the Andorran rain to take stage 14 by Ben Atkins - Saturday, September 7, 2013 Nibali and Horner win the war of attrition as the big favourites fight through the PyrénéesDaniele Ratto (Cannondale) took the biggest victory of his career to date as he won the 14th stage of the 2013 Vuelta a España, between Bagà and Andorra’s Collada De La Gallina in a solo break through the Pyrenéen rain. The 23-year-old Italian hd bee... → Read More
Quintana, Cavendish, Petacchi, Ciolek and Wiggins confirmed for Tour of Britain by VeloNation Press - Saturday, September 7, 2013 Strongest field to date lined up, Martin likely to rideTour de France runner-up Nairo Quintana and the rider regarded by many in recent years as the fastest sprinter in cycling, Mark Cavendish, are amongst a strong field set to line out in this year’s Tour of Britain.
The race begins in eight days’ t... → Read More
Roche, Martin and Deignan named to Irish squad for Elite road race world championships, one more place to be filled by Shane Stokes - Saturday, September 7, 2013 Dillion and Spath will ride women’s road race; junior slots also namedTour de France stage winner and Liège-Bastogne-Liège victor Dan Martin (Garmin-Sharp) is still getting over the effects of the head injury which took him out of the Vuelta a España but he and his cousin Nicolas Roche (Saxo Tinkoff, pictured), who is ... → Read More
Dennis clocks up first pro win in Tour of Alberta, deposes previous race leader Sagan by Shane Stokes - Saturday, September 7, 2013 Cannondale rider loses out due to crosswinds and massive break Although some were predicting that Peter Sagan would lead the race from start to finish after he was so dominant on the opening two stages, his closest rival snatched the overall lead yesterday when he won stage three.
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Simon Gerrans ends 2013 season due to hip fracture by Ben Atkins - Friday, September 6, 2013 MRI scan reveals injury after Tour stage winner struggled through a painful VueltaSimon Gerrans (Orica-GreenEdge) has been forced to call an end to his 2013 season after an MRI scan has revealed a minor hip fracture. The 33-year-old Australian crashed during stage three of the Vuelta a España, but had ridden on until the end of to... → Read More
UnitedHealthcare unveils big-name riders for 2014 women’s team by Ben Atkins - Friday, September 6, 2013 Two-time Giro d’Italia winner Mara Abbott headlines new American squadHaving announced in late July that it was to be creating a new women’s team in 2014 Momentum Sports Group, the owner of UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling, has unveiled the names of some of the riders for next season. Expecting to include between ten and t... → Read More
Pim Ligthart transfers to Lotto Belisol, says he is looking forward to a Belgian team by Ben Atkins - Friday, September 6, 2013 Vacansoleil DCM rider latest to leave squad, which looks set to stopVacansoleil DCM’s inability to secure new backers has seen another of its current riders jump ship, with the Ster ZLM Toer stage winner and former Dutch national champion Pim Ligthart inking a two year deal with Lotto Belisol.
The 25 year old sai... → Read More
UCI rejects federations’ request for CAS arbitration over McQuaid’s interpretation of Article 51.1 by Shane Stokes - Friday, September 6, 2013 Executive board rules out neutral evaluation of regulations, says delegates will decide at CongressResponding to the request made on Monday by five national federations calling on Pat McQuaid to allow the Court of Arbitration for Sport to rule on the correct interpretation of Article 51.1, the UCI has said today that it is rejecting the request.
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Vuelta a España: Warren Barguil outfoxes the breakaway to take a lucky stage 13 by Ben Atkins - Friday, September 6, 2013 21-year-old Frenchman has the coolest head in the final kilometre as the peloton takes it easyWarren Barguil (Argos-Shimano) took the biggest victory of his career as he escaped the breakaway to win the 13th stage of the 2013 Vuelta a España, between Valls and Castelldefels. The 21-year-old Frenchman was part of a ten-rider group on the appro... → Read More
Cookson receives multiple endorsements three weeks before UCI presidential election by VeloNation Press - Friday, September 6, 2013 McQuaid’s election rival publishes declarations of support from teams, riders and others As the date for the UCI presidential election draws closer, presidential challenger Brian Cookson has received and today published the endorsement of a wide number of individuals, including those involved with the Garmin-Sharp, Sky, Saxo Tinkoff and ... → Read More
Deignan ‘really excited’ to return to WorldTour with Team Sky by Shane Stokes - Friday, September 6, 2013 Tour of Gila winner becomes first Irish signing for team After indications that a deal might be in the works plus a statement from the team that bringing an Irish rider onto the squad would be of strategic importance to the sponsors, Team Sky has announced that it has signed a two year deal with the climbe... → Read More
Sagan increases overall lead on stage two of Tour of Alberta, Dillier takes fine win by Shane Stokes - Friday, September 6, 2013 Stagiaire’s victory highlights his potentialSilvan Dillier boosted his chances of transferring his stagiaire slot with the BMC Racing Team into a pro contract when he won stage two of the Tour of Alberta yesterday. The Swiss rider joined up with the Moldovan Serghei Tvetcov (Jelly Belly p/b Ke... → Read More
Vuelta a España: Philippe Gilbert finally shows his stripes in stage 12 sprint by Ben Atkins - Thursday, September 5, 2013 World champion wins at last in complicated uphill finishWith time running out to take his first win in the rainbow jersey, Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing) sprinted to victory in the 12th stage of the 2013 Vuelta a España, between Maella and Tarragona, on the challenging uphill finishing straight. The World ... → Read More
Maxime Monfort to join Lotto-Belisol on two-year contract by Ben Atkins - Thursday, September 5, 2013 Belgian time trial specialist “fits perfectly” into Belgian teamMaxime Monfort will join Lotto-Belisol in 2014, on a two-year contract, the Belgian team has announced. The 30-year-old from Bastogne currently rides for RadioShack-Leopard, having joined the Leopard-Trek team on its formation in 2011, after spending... → Read More
Riis: My relationship with Alberto is absolutely fine; he has a contract with us for the coming years by Shane Stokes - Thursday, September 5, 2013 Saxo Tinkoff owner plays down rumours star rider could go to Alonso’s new team Commenting in the wake of stories this week that Alberto Contador might transfer to the new team being set up by Formula One’s top-paid driver Fernando Alonso, the rider’s boss Bjarne Riis has played down the accuracy of the story.
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Wiggins ‘feeling really good’ as he’s named as leading the Sky team for Tour of Britain by VeloNation Press - Thursday, September 5, 2013 Briton’s preparations appear to be on track for TT worldsHe’s had a season largely to forget, but Bradley Wiggins’ bid to try to turn things around and perform strongly in the final weeks of 2013 is, according to the rider himself, looking to be on track.
Wiggins was today confirmed as the leader of th... → Read More
Pinotti out of Vuelta a España due to sinus infection by Shane Stokes - Thursday, September 5, 2013 Recovering quickly and then training for worlds time trial is the priority After previously writing about the illness that affected him during yesterday’s time trial, Marco Pinotti has made the decision in conjunction with the BMC Racing Team doctor not to continue in the Vuelta a España.
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Win number two for Sagan in Tour of Alberta, Slovakian extends overall lead by Shane Stokes - Thursday, September 5, 2013 “My aim is just to do well... and when I feel good I also win”Prologue winner Peter Sagan further increased his lead at the inaugural Tour of Alberta yesterday when he sprinted home first at the end of the 158.1 kilometre first stage to Camrose.
The Slovakia proved too strong for the rest of the field, with... → Read More
New Zealand says its delegate will vote for Cookson, Canada gives its endorsement by VeloNation Press - Thursday, September 5, 2013 Both federations believe Briton represents best option to restore credibility to the sport With just over three weeks to go until the UCI presidential election, Brian Cookson has secured the vote of another delegate, with two of the three Oceania votes now pledged to him.
Cycling Australia recently said that it would support him. New Z... → Read More
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