Cannondale-Drapac is excited to announce the retention of Dylan van Baarle for another two seasons. The 25-year-old turned professional with Slipstream Sports in 2014. For Van Baarle the question was never “why stay?” but “why leave?” “I really feel confident in the team and comfortable with the team,” said Van […]
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BMC Racing Team Backing Strength and Experience at Vuelta a España
14 August, 2017, Santa Rosa, California (USA) BMC Racing Team will back a strong and experienced team at the Vuelta a España when racing gets underway on Saturday, 19 August. Sports Director Yvon Ledanois said the team has multiple objectives at the third Grand Tour of the season. “We are […]
Cannondale-Drapac re-sign Rigoberto Uran on a three-year deal
Cannondale-Drapac is thrilled to announce a contract extension with Tour de France runner-up Rigoberto Uran. The Colombian has committed to a three-year deal with Slipstream Sports. “I’m very happy with the team,” said Uran. “The environment here suits me. I have a lot of respect for the people that are […]
SENNI TAKES INAUGURAL GATES GENERAL CLASSIFICATION JERSEY AS TOP RIDER IN THE COLORADO CLASSIC
DENVER, Colorado (August 13, 2017) – Manuel Senni’s (BMC) bold breakaway in the third stage of the Colorado Classic turned out to be the deciding factor in the inaugural professional bike race, as the 15-second lead he brought into Sunday’s fourth and final stage held and he rode away with […]
Second stage Win for Sam Bennett as Jan Bárta claims second place overall in Czech Cycling Tour
The last stage in the Czech Cycling Tour between Olomouc and Dolany was a short but intense one. Just 157 kilometers on an undulating parcours offered different opportunities to make a difference. With just 7 seconds back in the GC, Jan Bárta tried to step on the top spot of […]
Senni Shows Strength on Colorado Classic Stage 3 to Move into Race Lead
12 August, 2017, Denver (USA) After a strong display on stage 2, Manuel Senni has backed up with an impressive ride on stage 3 which saw him sprint to second on the finish line and move into the race lead with one stage remaining. After two days of circuit racing, […]
Colorado Classic Stage 3-Tvetcov Takes the Stage
Senni wears Gates GC jersey headed into Sunday’s final stage DENVER (August 12, 2017) – Serghei Tvetcov (Jelly Belly p/b Maxxis) bridged a gap on the second King of the Mountain point of the day and, along with with Manuel Senni (BMC), built a lead of more than one minute […]
Kristoff sees victory at home in Arctic Race of Norway
The 184.5k stage from Sjøvegan to Bardufoss was one Alexander Kristoff had his eye on and come Friday’s stage two, the Norwegian sprinter went about the work of getting the stage win, his first while wearing his new European champion jersey. “For sure it is always nice to win at […]
HOWES AND POIDEVIN TAKE STAGE 2 AT THE COLORADO CLASSIC IN BRECKENRIDGE
BRECKENRIDGE, Colorado (August 11, 2017) – TJ Eisenhart (Holowesko/Citadel Racing p/b Hincapie Sportswear) staged a day-long assault on a demanding course that left many riders gasping for air, but was overtaken at the finish by Alex Howes (Cannondale). “I really wanted to win here today because I knew whoever takes […]
JENN VALENTE AND JOHN MURPHY TAKE STAGE 1 AT THE COLORADO CLASSIC IN COLORADO SPRINGS
Fast Sprints, Fierce Battles and Afternoon Storms Dominate Stage 1 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (August 10, 2017) – Riders in the first stage of the Colorado Classic powered to exciting finishes in both the men’s and women’s races Thursday, with hometown hero Jenn Valente snagging the women’s overall lead and John […]