On the opening stage of the 62nd edition of the Spanish race, the Italian rider powered ahead in the final sprint and claimed his first victory since joining Tinkoff in 2013. To round off the team’s great day, Oscar Gatto grabbed fourth position. Tomorrow, Bennati will wear the red jersey […]
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Powerful sprint brings Kittel the win in Albufeira
Riding the Volta ao Algarve for the first time in his career, the German took stage 1 and scored his fourth victory of the year 17-Feb-2016: Marcel Kittel is in scintillating form, and he proved this once again, by winning the inaugural stage (Lagos – Albufeira, 163.6 km) of the […]
Alberto Contador finishes safely in front group in Volta ao Algarve opener
In a flat and tense stage that was marked by two late crashes, which luckily left Tinkoff unscathed, Contador was safely brought into the finish in the front group. Tomorrow’s hillier stage with a tough finish to Alto da Foia could set the stage for the GC battle. The Volta […]
Taylor Phinney to Start the Season in France
17, February 2016, Santa Rosa, California (USA) Taylor Phinney will kick his season off in France at the Tour du Haut Var-Matin (20-21 Feb) and Tour La Provence (23-25 Feb) this week. BMC Racing Team Sports Director Yvon Ledanois said the French races will provide an opportunity for all riders […]
Tour of Oman Stage 2: Van Avermaet Takes Third in Tough Uphill Battle
17 February, Muscat It was another third place finish for Greg Van Avermaet on today’s testing second stage of the Tour of Oman, with Edvald Boasson Hagen taking the stage win and the leader’s jersey. In a repeat of yesterday’s opening stage, a six rider breakaway stayed away for most […]
Bob Jungels wins Oman opener
A strong attack on the final descent netted the Luxembourg rider his first victory of the season 16-Feb-2016: Etixx – Quick-Step’s 9th success of 2016 was recorded on the inaugural stage of the Tour of Oman (Oman Exhibition Center – Al Busan, 145.5 km), and it came as a result […]
Adriano Malori returns to Europe
February 16th, 2016 Movistar Team’s Italian rider transferred by air to Pamplona to continue his convalescence with Mutua Navarra at the Clínica Universidad de NavarraAdriano Malori travels today from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Pamplona, Spain in a medically-equipped flight. Working closely with the clinical team responsible for Malori’s treatment in […]
Etixx – Quick-Step to Volta ao Algarve
The team is going ahead with its February schedule next week, at the 2.1 Portuguese race.12-Feb-2016: This year’s Volta ao Algarve comes up with a balanced parcours, which will give a fair chance at overall glory to climbers and all-rounders alike. The 42nd edition (17-21 February) will enjoy a relatively […]
Porte to Lead BMC Racing Team at Tour of Oman
13, February 2016, Santa Rosa, California (USA) Richie Porte is set to captain BMC Racing Team’s eight-rider roster at the Tour of Oman from February 16-21. It will be Porte’s first time racing with his seven teammates since joining the team for the 2016 season, BMC Racing Team Sports Director […]
Alberto Contador to lead Tinkoff at Volta ao Algarve
Tinkoff will be on the start line of the Portuguese, five-stage, race with a strong and motivated squad, built around team leader, Alberto Contador. For Head Sport Director, Steven de Jongh, the Volta ao Algarve will be a valuable season-opener and a good preparation for the upcoming races. On Thursday, […]
