Key points:Ø For the 12th year in succession, Paris-Nice will start from the Yvelines department. St Cyr L’Ecole will be the start of this 79th edition after Plaisir a year ago.Ø The Paris-Nice peloton will tackle the Colmiane climb for the third time in four years. Simon Yates was first […]
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Conti sustains dislocated collarbone in training crash
Italian ruled out for three weeks after collision with vehicle Valerio Conti will be out of action for up to three weeks after sustaining a dislocated collarbone.The 27 year old was out training near his home in Monaco when he collided with a wall after being struck from behind by […]
Joris Nieuwenhuis’ January cyclocross program
After a strong opening to his 2020-2021 cyclocross campaign, Team Sunweb are pleased to announce Joris Nieuwenhuis’ January line-up. The 24 year-old Dutchman will make the World Championships at the end of the month his main focus, hear from him and head of coaching Rudi Kemna below. Nieuwenhuis said: “I’m […]
Julian Alaphilippe: “I want to enjoy my time in the rainbow jersey”
27-Dec-2020 Three months after becoming World Champion in Imola, Deceuninck – Quick-Step’s Frenchman spoke of what it means for him to wear the iconic jersey – which he was dreaming of since his amateur days – and the goals he has for next season, his eighth with the Wolfpack.
Taco Van der Hoorn spearheads Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux
Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux can rely on a new asset for 2021, thanks to the arrival of Taco Van der Hoorn. The winner of the Schaal Sels (2017), the Primus Classic and a stage at the BinckBank Tour (2018) reinforces the squad for the classics and one day races. After this long […]
Van Aert triumphs in mudfest Dendermonde
Wout van Aert has won the very tough World Cup race in Dendermonde today with an impressive display of power. For Van Aert it is the second victory of the cyclocross season after his victory in Herentals. With his victory, the expectant father also took the lead in the World […]
Van Aert wins moddercross in Eigen Herentals
Wout van Aert has clinched his first victory of the cyclocross season. In his hometown Herentals, the 26-year-old Team Jumbo-Visma rider beat world champion Mathieu van der Poel, who had to deal with a puncture halfway through. In the early part of the race, it became clear that it was […]
Israel Start-Up Nation and Chris Froome kick off season 2021 in Argentina
Chris Froome will lead the Israeli team’s squad for the first time. ISN Sportive Manager: “The race will be a chance for Froome to build his racing shape.” Last year’s opening stage winner Rudy Barbier and Israeli Guy Niv named to the squad. ©BethSchneider photo Team Israel Start-Up Nation will […]
Patrick Lefevere: “Happy and proud of this team after a complicated year”
Wednesday 16 December 2020 Deceuninck – Quick-Step’s CEO looked back on the Wolfpack’s season, the main achievements and the challenges we faced. We had a very good start to the year: Sam and Dries won in Australia, Shane became New Zealand National Champion, Remco took his first GC victory in […]
A painful farewell to the “Viking” Mihkel Räim
ISN parts ways with its biggest winner – 16 victories The team’s manager: “It was our hardest decision“ Raim: “I was hoping to continue but now want to deliver for another team” Tel Aviv. Dec 16th For the past five years, MIHKEL RAIM has been a crucial part of Israel […]