Albacete, 30th of August – 2014 It seemed like silence before the storm for the GC riders and for Tinkoff-Saxo’s Alberto Contador on today’s 207 relatively flat kilometer long eighth stage of the Vuelta going North-East from Baeza to Albacete where a massive bunch sprint was expected while it goes […]
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Vuelta: Contador retains 3rd overall
Alcaudete, 29th of August – 2014 Today’s 169 kilometer long seventh stage of the Vuelta a Espana brought the peloton from Alhendin to Alcaudete and another but less steep uphill finish suitable for the punchy riders of the field. For Tinkoff-Saxo, the day was all about protecting Alberto Contador who […]
Contador third on first cruel uphill finish
La Zubia, 28th of August – 2014 Before today’s 167.1 kilometer long sixth stage of Vuelta a Espana from Benalmádena to the steep and 4 kilometer long uphill finish to La Zubia, Tinkoff-Saxo’s Alberto Contador was 9th in the overall classification. An exciting duel between the GC contenders was highly […]
Contador: We saw the crosswinds as an opportunity
Ronda – 27. August 2014 Tinkoff-Saxo attacked with over 30 kilometers to the finish line in Ronda in an attempt to split the peloton and leave rivals in the wake. In a section with crosswinds the entire team moved to the front and succeeded in splitting the bunch into several […]
Quintana Ready for First Mountain Test
August 27, 2014 | Ronda Quintana, Valverde keep attention alongside Movistar Team into echelons en route to Ronda, stay in 2nd & 3rd overall before long slope of Cumbres Verdes. Sanz just short for victory in Poitou-Charentes Every single day in the 2014 Vuelta a España hides a dangerous situation […]
Degenkolb strikes again
27th of August – 2014 A quick look at the profile of today’s 180 kilometer long fifth stage of Vuelta a Espana from Priego de Córdoba to Ronda suggests that would be an obvious opportunity for the sprinters. However, a small categorized climb with 12 kilometers should not be underestimated. […]
Team effort delivers stage win and leader’s jersey for Matthews at Vuelta a Espana
Michael Matthews has capped off an inspirational team performance to win stage three of the Vuelta a España and move into the red race leader’s jersey today. Matthews’ ORICA-GreenEDGE team punished themselves on the front of the peloton for the entire stage to bring back an early breakaway and position […]
Late scare to leave Cádiz
August 25, 2014 | Arcos de la Frontera Valverde out of contention in Arcos after crash hits Vuelta leader in his back; Castroviejo and Malori also affected. Quintana now 2nd overall behind Matthews (OGE); Alejandro in 3rd. Australian Michael Matthews (OGE) is the new leader of the 2014 Vuelta a […]
Movistar Team wins the Team Time Trial in Stage 1 of the Vuelta
August 23, 2014 | Jerez de la Frontera Movistar Team repeats success from Pamplona in 2012, takes Jonathan Castroviejo to the lead in Jerez after sensational performance -season’s 31st victory- grants them win in Vuelta’s opening TTT Just like in 2012, at home in the streets of Pamplona, the Movistar […]
Contador scales down GC expectations
Jerez de la Frontera, 22nd of August – 2014 Today, Alberto Contador appeared at a press conference before the start of the Tour of Spain in which he said that his expectations are very modest after what happened to him in the Tour and how little he’s been training before […]
