Paris-Nice got off to an intensive start at the 6.7km prologue in Maurepas, as the time trial specialists competed not only for the stage win but also for the overall GC lead. Michael Kwiatkowski won the stage, while Tinkoff-Saxo, without outright prologue specialists in the squad, had to settle for […]
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Nairo Quintana back into racing
March 9, 2015 | Madrid Solid Movistar Team to join Colombian at Tirreno-Adriatico for first clash of top international GT specialists in 2015 While eight of its riders battle in France during Paris-Nice, the Movistar Team will take the start on Wednesday of the other big WorldTour stagerace in the […]
Double Win Day with Stybar at Strade Bianche, Lampaert at Driedaagse van West Vlaanderen
Cavendish, Mark Renshaw Sick Ahead of Cape Town Cycle Tour 07-Mar-2015:Etixx – Quick-Step was twice as elated on Saturday, with Zdenek Stybar winning at Strade Bianche Eroica Pro, and Yves Lampaert also victorious at Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen Stage 1. Stybar perfectly timed his attack in the final few hundred meters […]
Tirreno-Adriatico marks World Tour season first for Colombia-Coldeportes
Colombia-Coldeportes is ready to make its World Tour season debut in Italy, at Tirreno-Adriatico (March 11-17). The “Race of the Two Seas” will mark its 50th edition, which starts with a team time trial in Lido di Camaiore, continues with a couple of flat stages and two difficult days packed […]
Etixx – Quick-Step to Paris-Nice
05-Mar-2015: Etixx – Quick-Step has announced the selection that will participate in Paris-Nice, which takes place from Sunday, March 8th until Sunday, March 15th. Paris-Nice opens with a 6.7km prologue in Maurepas, and is followed two relatively flat stages. Stage 3, 179km in distance, features three Category 3 ascents with […]
Nibali “Cosmic” finale for the Giro del Trentino Melinda
From Malè (the city of astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti) to Cles, the route of the Giro del Trentino’s last stage goes on the roads of the last National Championships won by Vincenzo Nibali, and pays a tribute to Marco Brentari. The parcours of the 39th Giro del Trentino Melinda (21-24 April) […]
Overall Win for Florian Vogel and Northwave at Cyprus Sunshine Cup
The Swiss biker confirmed the overall leadership winning the final stage 2015 Mountain-Bike season started in the best way for Northwave’s athletes. After two stage wins claimed by XC European Champion Tanja Zakelj at Andalusia Bike Race, on Sunday March 1st Swiss Florian Vogel (Focus XC MTB Team) conquered the […]
Cavendish Makes his Mark, Wins Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne
Two KBK Victories for Cav in Two Participations, 2nd Straight Team KBK Win 01-Mar-2015: Etixx – Quick-Step rider Mark Cavendish used a little bit of improvisation in the hectic finale of 193km Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne on Sunday, and finished the job of his hard working teammates with a victory to close out […]
Rafal Majka named captain of versatile Tinkoff-Saxo squad at Paris-Nice
The “Race against the Sun” is coming up and Tinkoff-Saxo is fielding a strong squad in support of team captain Rafal Majka, who’s looking to make an impact. Paris-Nice 2015 will this year provide a noticeable chance for climbers and stage racers to face each other on several mountain stages […]
Van Avermaet to Testify
The BMC Racing Team was notified Friday by the Belgian Cycling Federation, Koninklijke Belgische Wielrijdersbond, that Greg Van Avermaet has been requested to appear in relation to the investigation of Dr. Chris Mertens. The Team has been aware of the investigation of Dr. Mertens from various stories published in the […]