Peloton heading up Snowmass for the first of 3 laps Early break heading uphill led by Kiel Reijnen Ben Hermans’s third-place finish led five BMC Racing Team riders in the top 15 on Monday’s opening stage of the USA Pro Challenge. ‘Was Completely Blocked’Hermans finished three seconds behind stage winner […]
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Race Quotes Preceding the 2014 Pro Challenge Start
August 17 Pre-Race Quotes Tejay van Garderen (USA) ©Beth Schneider BMC Racing Team On Aspen Ties “It’s pretty cool starting in my hometown. Just this morning I went on a training ride with my boys and my house was on the circuit, so we stopped and had lunch, played with […]
Arctic Race. Kristoff’s win caps off perfect week of racing in Norway
Coming from behind with a tremendous turn of speed, Norwegian Alexander Kristoff stole the win from former world champion Thor Hushovd, catching his fellow countryman at the 50m mark and continuing to gain speed all the way through the finish line. With today’s win Kristoff becomes the current most winning […]
Jens Voight Farewell Tour at USA Pro Challenge with Trek
Retirement parties, chrome bike and kit, and limited edition t-shirt commemorate cycling’s biggest personality ©Beth Schneider Photo (Waterloo, WI) – To celebrate Jens Voigt’s last professional race in the US, Trek Factory Racing will be embarking on the Jens Voigt Farewell Tour at the 2014 edition of Colorado’s US Pro […]
Van Avermaet Wins At Eneco Tour of Benelux
BMC Racing Team’s Greg Van Avermaet took his first victory of the season Friday with an uphill surge on the cobblestoned finish climb of the Muur van Geraardsbergen on Stage 5 at the Eneco Tour of Benelux.‘A Great Feeling’Van Avermaet said a combination of strong teamwork and a course that […]
Van Garderen Aims To Defend USA Pro Challenge Title
Santa Rosa, CaliforniaTejay van Garderen of the BMC Racing Team begins defense of his USA Pro Challenge title Monday in his adopted hometown of Aspen, fresh off a fifth-place finish at the Tour de France last month.Success In Utah Last WeekAmong those joining van Garderen on the roster are Ben […]
Quintana Wins Again in Burgos
August 15, 2014 | Madrid Colombian leads Movistar Team’s exhibition of power and cold blood in Vuelta a Burgos’ queen stage; Quintana leads GC after sixth success in outstanding 2014 season, with Movistar up to 29 -just three short of their excellent 2013- Picture: Rafa Gómez / Ciclismo a Fondo […]
Atapuma Continues Recovery From Broken Leg
BMC Racing Team’s Darwin Atapuma headed home to Colombia this week to continue his rehabilitation and recovery from a broken leg suffered in a crash at the Tour de France last month. Progressing Ahead of ScheduleAtapuma and teammate Tejay van Garderen were two of several riders who crashed near the […]
SMASHBURGER LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT THE DAVIS PHINNEY FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSON’S
Restaurants Nationwide to Promote Bracelets in Support of People with Parkinson’s Disease Denver, CO – August 11, 2014 – Smashburger, the national better burger restaurant known for its fresh, smashed to order burgers, announced it will be kicking off a nationwide fundraiser benefiting the Davis Phinney Foundation in support of […]
Top Professional Cyclists and Tour de France Standouts Set to Compete in 2014 USA Pro Challenge
Best of the Best in Cycling, Including Defending Champion Tejay van Garderen,Descend on the Colorado Rockies August 18-24 Denver (August 7, 2014) – With an impressive lineup of the top professional cyclists in the world, the provisionary team rosters* for the 2014 USA Pro Challenge have been confirmed and are […]