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Gerrans, Clarke and Matthews to chase success for Orica GreenEdge in Vuelta a España by VeloNation Press - Thursday, August 15, 2013 Strong lineup for Australian squadTour de France stage winner and Maillot Jaune Simon Gerrans plus last year’s Vuelta a España King of the Mountains and stage victor Simon Clarke are two of a strong Orica GreenEdge lineup confirmed today for the upcoming Grand Tour.
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A host of accomplished riders highlight Saxo-Tinkoff Vuelta a España squad by Kyle Moore - Thursday, August 15, 2013 Kreuziger leads with support from Majka, Sørensen, Roche, and ZauggAfter winning the team classification in the Tour de France, Saxo-Tinkoff released a nine-man roster for the Vuelta a España that could well repeat, as best squad of the Spanish grand tour.
Roman Kreuziger is set to lead the team, his first stint ... → Read More
Klier admits usage of doping products during his pro career, loses results from 2005 onwards by Shane Stokes - Thursday, August 15, 2013 Six month suspension for Garmin-Sharp director, can return in FebruaryFormer German pro and current Garmin-Sharp director Andreas Klier has admitted using performance enhancing substances during part of his seventeen year career, with his confession coinciding with the announcement of a six month suspension by USADA.
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Argos-Shimano looking for any kind of stage in Vuelta a España by Kyle Moore - Thursday, August 15, 2013 No Kittel or Degenkolb in untested but prepared squad for final grand tourArgos-Shimano has announced its roster for the Vuelta a España, and as expected, it does not include the likes of either quadruple Tour de France stage winner Marcel Kittel, or the winner of five stages in last year’s Vuelta, John Degenkolb.
The D... → Read More
Eneco Tour: Greipel blasts home first on stage four, Boom grabs race lead by Shane Stokes - Thursday, August 15, 2013 Demare misses out on time bonuses and drops to thirdGerman sprinter Andre Greipel thundered to victory on today’s fourth stage of the Eneco Tour, being helped by an impressive Lotto Belisol team inside the final three kilometres and then coming off the wheel of Lars Boom (Belkin) to nab the win. Weari... → Read More
Phinney continues in Eneco Tour after stage three crash, rider cautious about knock to head by Shane Stokes - Thursday, August 15, 2013 Tomorrow’s time trial is a major target for BMC Racing Team riderWith tomorrow’s time trial a big goal for him, BMC Racing Team rider Taylor Phinney has continued today in the Eneco Tour a little stiff and sore after a fall during yesterday’s third stage of the race.
Phinney was caught unawares with over 100 k... → Read More
Third Tour of Beijing includes summit finish, billed as toughest edition yet by VeloNation Press - Thursday, August 15, 2013 With no time trial, stage to top of Mentougou Miaofeng Mountain likely to decide the raceFeaturing what is being billed as the toughest stage in its three year history plus the most difficult route since the race was introduced, details of this year’s Tour of Beijing have been unveiled.
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Ten Dam, Belkin confirm new two year deal, rider to continue focussing on Grand Tours by VeloNation Press - Thursday, August 15, 2013 Dutchman staying put after strong Tour de FranceRumoured at the end of July to have extended his current contact with the Belkin Pro Cycling team, the Dutch squad has now made official the signing and announces today that Laurens ten Dam will remain with the team for two more years.
The 32 yea... → Read More
Stetina leaves Garmin Sharp for new deal with BMC Racing Team by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, August 14, 2013 American rider hoping to help leaders, but also to seize personal chancesThe BMC Racing Team has inked a deal with the promising young American climber Peter Stetina, who will transfer across from the Garmin-Sharp team over the winter.
Stetina has been a longstanding part of his current squad’s setup. He rode with the... → Read More
Lars Boom edges closer to Eneco Tour lead as the race heads home by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Defending champion just one second away from riding into his birthplace in the white jerseyLars Boom (Belkin) moved to within one second of the overall lead in the 2013 Eneco Tour, behind stage two winner Arnaud Démare (FDJ.fr), after being part of the late winning move on stage three. The 27-year-old Dutchman, who is the defending champio... → Read More
Swift slows due to shoulder symptoms, rider out of action until 2014 by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Briton will undergo operation, wants to ensure rehab is complete and thorough He’s had repeated frustration due to a shoulder injury and now Ben Swift plus his Sky team have decided enough is enough, and a more lasting treatment is needed. As a result, the Briton will go under the knife to try to fix the issue.
The team an... → Read More
Eneco Tour: Zdeněk Štybar takes stage three in a late breakaway sprint by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Former cyclocross World champion fastest of a group of four that escapes with a kilometre to goZdeněk Štybar (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) took his first solo victory of the 2013 season in the third stage of the Eneco Tour, between Oosterhout and Brouwersdam, as the fastest of a late late breakaway of four. The former cyclocross World champion was... → Read More
Analysis: Gilbert still banging on door of first win in rainbow jersey by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Two more near misses for world championClose but not cigar. Philippe Gilbert’s frustrating wait to clock up his first victory as world road race champion continues, with the Belgian notching up two more close results in recent days.
Gilbert was practically unstoppable two years ago bu... → Read More
‘The Armstrong Lie’ documentary to make its debut at next month’s Toronto International Film Festival by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Film will take viewers inside Armstrong’s return, rise and fallJust over two weeks after a title and distribution deal were announced for the upcoming Lance Armstrong documentary made by Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney, details have emerged about when and where it will be screened first.
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Tour de l’Ain: Bardet takes the overall for maiden victory by Kyle Moore - Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Meersman, Duque, Bole, Sanchez, and Poels nab wins in French five-day eventThe Tour de l’Ain concluded on Tuesday, with Romain Bardet (AG2R La Mondiale) chalking up the first victory of his career by taking the overall title ahead of Luis Leon Sanchez (Belkin). The five-day “Race of Friendship” in eastern France was celebr... → Read More
Tom Leezer renews with Belkin Pro Cycling for two more years by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Sprint train worker set to remain at Dutch team through 2015Tom Leezer has extended his contract with Belkin Pro Cycling for another two years, the Dutch team has announced. The 27-year-old has spent his entire professional career with the team, having joined what was Rabobank in 2008, having spent three seas... → Read More
Alex Dowsett crashes out of the Eneco Tour with two dislocated thumbs by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Disappointment for British time trial champion ahead of Friday’s 13km testAlex Dowsett (Movistar) crashed out of today’s second stage of the Eneco Tour, between Ardooie and Forest, Brussels, having dislocated both of his thumbs in the incident. The British time trial champion came down after 44km, as the peloton was approa... → Read More
Ashleigh Moolman signs for Hitec Products for 2014 by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, August 13, 2013 South African champion joining increasingly international Norwegian teamAshleigh Moolman will ride for Hitec Products in 2014, the team has announced. The 27-year-old South African champion has spent the last four years with the Lotto-Belisol team, since she first joined the professional ranks, but will join what is beco... → Read More
Sagan expects “better condition and good race legs” in USA Pro Cycling Challenge by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Cannondale Pro Cycling rider determined to leave mark on race, Caruso will target GC for Cannondale Pro CyclingHaving had an outstanding season thus far with numerous strong results, as well as his second consecutive Maillot Vert win at the Tour de France, Peter Sagan remains hungry and wants to keep clocking up notable performances.
The Slovakian rider h... → Read More
Eneco Tour: Arnaud Démare takes the lead with stage two victory by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Time bonuses give French star the jersey as Mark Renshaw suffers late punctureArnaud Démare (FDJ.fr) sprinted into the lead of the 2013 Eneco Tour with victory in the second stage, between Ardooie and Forest, on the outskirts of the Belgian capital Brussels, in an uphill bunch sprint. The French former under-23 World champion ... → Read More
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