The Alberto Contador Foundation will manage a new Trek-Segafredo development team, a continental squad that will be sponsored by US firm Polartec and Italian company Kometa. The two co-sponsors have signed a three-year commitment, which guarantees the project’s stability. Alberto Contador, as creator of the Foundation, joins former teammate and […]
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Statement Regarding Samuel Sánchez Anti-Doping Violation
17 August, 2017, Nimes (FRA) BMC Racing Team was notified on Thursday, 17 August by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) of a potential anti-doping violation for the presence of GHRP-2 and its metabolite, in an out-of-race anti-doping control for Samuel Sánchez Gonzalez. In accordance with BMC Racing Team’s zero tolerance […]
Team KATUSHA ALPECIN have signed a 2-year deal with world class sprinter Marcel Kittel
Team KATUSHA ALPECIN has made a two-year agreement with Marcel Kittel, bringing the German rider to the team for the 2018 and 2019 cycling seasons. “We are very happy to have Marcel in the team. We can say that he is at the moment the best sprinter in the world. […]
BMC Racing Team Taking a Depth of Talent to EuroEyes Cyclassics
16 August 2017, Santa Rosa, California (USA) BMC Racing Team is set to line up at EuroEyes Cyclassics, the next UCI WorldTour one-day race of the season, on Sunday (20 August) with a motivated and well-rounded team. Sports Director Fabio Baldato thinks BMC Racing Team’s line-up provides multiple options depending […]
STEADFAST TEMPIER’S HAPPY LIFE ON MTB, DREAMING THE WORLDS
The special feeling with the family, the teammates and the whole Team Bianchi Countervail is the key behind Frenchman’s growth and strong performance at XCO World Cup (3rd in the GC) Stephane Tempier discovered the mountain bike when he was 8. A few months later, he claimed the first victory, […]
Elia Viviani signs for Quick-Step Floors through 2019
Experienced and valuable lead-out man Fabio Sabatini extends contract by two years 16-Aug-2017: One of the most versatile riders of the peloton, who has shown his talent on countless occasions on the track and road, and at times even on the cobbles, Elia Viviani will join Quick-Step Floors as of […]
Niki Terpstra to go into eighth season with Quick-Step Floors
Former Paris-Roubaix winner already looking forward to a new cobbled classics campaign. 15-Aug-2017: At 33 years of age, Niki Terpstra has etched his name in the history books, boasting an impressive palmares that includes a career-defining Paris-Roubaix victory, a pair of wins at Dwars door Vlaanderen, the overall classification at […]
Spain’s Great Talent Landa joins Blue squad for the 2018 and 2019 seasons
The Movistar Team will enjoy Mikel Landa making part of its roster from January 1st, 2018. The 27-year-old from Murgia in Álava, the Basque Country, will wear the Blue jersey for the next two years after a brilliant 2017 season, which has confirmed him as Spain’s brightest hope for three-week […]
Dylan van Baarle signs with Slipstream Sports for another two seasons
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 […]
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 […]