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Critérium du Dauphiné: Froome takes overall De Marchi holds him off for final stage by Ben Atkins - Sunday, June 9, 2013 Team Sky’s late acceleration pushes Michael Rogers off the podiumChris Froome (Team Sky) made the 2013 Critérium du Dauphiné well and truly his own with a late acceleration on the final climb of the final stage, between Sisteron and Risoul, to get rid of his nearest rivals. The 28-year-old Kenyan-born Briton was j... → Read More
Critérium du Dauphiné: Fuglsang says he chose to prioritise GC improvement rather than stage win by Shane Stokes - Sunday, June 9, 2013 Danish rider ‘very optimistic ahead of the Tour de France’Jakob Fuglsang may have appeared to be the strongest in the two man break which decided the victory on yesterday’s seventh stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné, but the Dane has played down the significance of his defeat to Samuel Sanchez (Euskaltel Eu... → Read More
Cancellara rues wind change, missed chance in Tour de Suisse TT by VeloNation Press - Sunday, June 9, 2013 “Luck was not on my side, but I still feel confidence”Although he downplayed his chances somewhat before yesterday’s time trial, saying that he hadn’t done much specialist training this year and was thus unsure of his chances, Fabian Cancellara was disappointed to miss out on victory in the 8.1 kilometr... → Read More
Teutenberg ends 2013 season as recovery from head injury continues by Shane Stokes - Saturday, June 8, 2013 German sprinter still trying to bounce back, future uncertain The effects of the head injury suffered by Ina Yoko Teutenberg three months ago continue to affect her 2013 season, with the Specialized lululemon rider now accepting that it would be prudent to miss the rest of this year.
Teutenberg crashed heav... → Read More
Dennis satisfied with Dauphiné despite slipping from third to ninth overall by Shane Stokes - Saturday, June 8, 2013 First year pro retains lead in best young rider contest Although he cracked today under the pressure exerted by Alberto Contador on the penultimate climb of the day, the Col du Noyer, and lost his third place in the general classification as a result, Rohan Dennis has said that he is satisfied with his ra... → Read More
Tour de Suisse: Cameron Meyer takes short, breezy Quinto stage one time trial by Ben Atkins - Saturday, June 8, 2013 Australian takes yellow jersey with first ever European victoryCameron Meyer (Orica-GreenEdge) blitzed to his first ever victory in Europe in the 8.1km opening time trial of the 2013 Tour de Suisse. The 25-year-old Australian, who set off in the first third of the 167-strong field, posted a time of nine minutes ... → Read More
Emotional Sanchez outsprints Fuglsang for Critérium du Dauphiné stage win by Shane Stokes - Saturday, June 8, 2013 Rogers deposes Dennis in battle for GC podium spotWeeping for joy after the finish, Samuel Sanchez showed strong emotion when he won a two man gallop to take the penultimate stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné in Superdévoluy. The Spanish Euskaltel Euskadi rider outsprinted breakaway companion Jakob ... → Read More
Dan Martin pleased with Tour de France preparation, begins Tour de Suisse today by Shane Stokes - Saturday, June 8, 2013 Irishman ‘very relaxed’ going into Swiss race, but believes he can be competitiveContinuing his buildup to what he hopes will be a successful second Tour de France for him, Dan Martin has said that he believes he could ride well in the Tour de Suisse, but is also under no pressure to perform.
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Fabian Cancellara downplays time trial chances before Tour de Suisse opening TT by Ben Atkins - Friday, June 7, 2013 Swiss rider elaborates on reason for missing Tour de FranceFabian Cancellara (RadioShack-Leopard) may be a four time world champion against the clock, but he has downplayed his prospects of victory in Saturday’s 8.2 kilometre time trial at the Tour de Suisse.
The 32 year old focussed almost exclusively o... → Read More
Legal challenge to Swiss Cycling’s nomination of McQuaid for UCI presidential role by Shane Stokes - Friday, June 7, 2013 Former Swiss national coach Buergi and Skins combine to take court actionAs an important June 15th vote nears for Cycling Ireland’s clubs in relation to the proposed Irish nomination of Pat McQuaid for a third term as UCI president, it has been announced that Swiss Cycling’s apparent backing of him is subject to legal cha... → Read More
Cancellara to miss Tour de France due to goal of winning world road race championship by Shane Stokes - Friday, June 7, 2013 Swiss rider passes over chance for more success in FrancePrevious murmurings that Fabian Cancellara might forego the Tour de France were followed by confirmation of that today, with the former stage winner and yellow jersey wearer saying he would not take part.
The Tour was a successful one last year f... → Read More
André Greipel and Marcel Sieberg both extend with Lotto-Belisol by Ben Atkins - Friday, June 7, 2013 German riders commit to two more years with the Belgian Cycling ProjectAndré Greipel and Marcel Sieberg have both renewed their contracts with Lotto-Belisol, committing to the team for another two years. The two German riders have ridden for the Belgian team since 2011, having spent three years together at HTC-Colombia... → Read More
Ryder Hesjedal renews with Garmin-Sharp through 2015 by Ben Atkins - Friday, June 7, 2013 Two more years in the “Argyle Armada” for Canadian Giro d’Italia winnerRyder Hesjedal has renewed his contract with Garmin-Sharp for another two years, the American team has confirmed. The 32-year-old Canadian, who became the first rider from his country to win a Grand Tour as he took last year’s Giro d’Italia, will now... → Read More
Critérium du Dauphiné: Thomas Voeckler outfoxes the break in Grenoble’s stage six finish by Ben Atkins - Friday, June 7, 2013 Europcar star overcomes Astana numbers to take four-man sprintThomas Voeckler (Europcar) took his first victory of the 2013 season at last, and put a difficult spring behind him, as he won the sixth stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné, between La Léchère and Grenoble, despite the numerical superiority of the Ast... → Read More
Chris Horner interview: US rider confirms he’ll miss Tour de France, chasing form for Vuelta a España by Shane Stokes - Friday, June 7, 2013 Is recovering from knee surgery but believes he can return to good condition this yearConfirming that he will be forced to miss the Tour de France after having surgery two weeks ago on a lingering knee issue, Chris Horner has said that he is aiming to be back in peak condition for the Vuelta a España and to be part of a RadioShack Leo... → Read More
Vacansoleil team ‘devastated’ as Nikita Novikov provisionally suspended for doping positive by Shane Stokes - Friday, June 7, 2013 Out of competition test detects Hydroxy-ostarine / O Dephenyl-ostarine Russian rider Nikita Novikov is facing an uncertain future in the sport after the UCI announced that he had returned a positive A sample for the banned substance Hydroxy-ostarine / O Dephenyl-ostarine. The 23 year old former Tour of Slovakia winner w... → Read More
Jelle Vanendert ruled out of Tour de France by parasitic infection by Ben Atkins - Thursday, June 6, 2013 Key helper for Jurgen Van Den Broeck off the bike for ten daysJelle Vanendert has been ruled out of Lotto-Belisol’s Tour de France team after having abandoned the Critérium du Dauphiné on Monday. The Belgian climber struggled in the opening stage, which started and finished in Champéry, eventually losing 14 min... → Read More
Augustyn moves back to Europe, is hoping to return to professional cycling by Shane Stokes - Thursday, June 6, 2013 South African feels he’s fully recovered from 2011 hip operation, says he is physically and mentally strong againOne year after he took an indefinite break from his pro career due to complications from a hip operation, former Team Sky rider John Lee Augustyn has moved back to Europe and is working to secure a contract there. The South African, who is 26 years o... → Read More
Contador says his condition is improving each day, accepts second place on mountain stage by VeloNation Press - Thursday, June 6, 2013 “I’m here to improve my condition but not to go too fast, the real goal is the Tour de France”Showing frustration in his body language when Chris Froome accelerated away from him inside the final few seconds of stage five to take the victory, Alberto Contador has said that he will simply keep working hard and believes he will be at a higher l... → Read More
Astana inks multi-million euro contract extension with Giro winner Nibali by VeloNation Press - Thursday, June 6, 2013 Italian extends current deal until the end of the 2016 season Less than a year into his current two season contract with the Astana team, Giro d’Italia winner Vincenzo Nibali has inked a deal which will extend the current agreement by a further two years, running until the end of 2016.
The Kazakhstani squad... → Read More
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