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 […]
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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 […]
Binckbank Tour: Edward Theuns wins stage four
One year ago, Edward Theuns was flat on his back, constrained mostly to his bed. It was beginnings of what would be a long road to recovery from a fractured vertebra he sustained in a crash at the 2016 Tour de France. Although Theuns returned to racing this season, he […]
Gov. John Hickenlooper, pro cyclists, and sport’s top names ready for inaugural Colorado Classic
First-ever Colorado Classic returns professional bike racing to state Aug. 10-13 in format intended to re-invent the sport COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Colorado Classic will re-introduce professional bike racing to the state and re-invent the sport while showcasing Colorado and its commitment to being the country’s premier cycling destination, […]