06-Feb-2015:Etixx – Quick-Step has announced the selection that will participate in Tour of Qatar, a 784.4km stage race from February 8th until February 13th. The race is known for its flat stages, but also its winds that can change the scenario of any stage, at any time. Tom Boonen, who […]
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Three riders in top-20 and white jersey for Tinkoff-Saxo in Dubai
Tinkoff-Saxo was in the mix as the riders of Dubai Tour fought on the short, steep climb finishing off stage 3 to Hatta Dam, where John Degenkolb won ahead of Alejandro Valverde. The 205km undulating stage saw Manuele Boaro, Oliver Zaugg and Michael Valgren all finish within the top-20, while […]
Peter Sagan to lead strong squad in Qatar, marking his Tinkoff-Saxo debut
Tinkoff-Saxo sends an ambitious line-up to Tour of Qatar spearheaded by Peter Sagan, who’s starting his maiden race in the Tinkoff-Saxo jersey. The star studded 2015-edition of the fast paced, sprinter’s race features six stages in flat terrain and the constant fight for positioning in the crosswinds will most likely […]
BIANCHI TO SPONSOR AMERICAN WOMEN’S COLAVITA TEAM
Iconic Italian brand joins Colavita in tackling a new exciting challenge in women’s racing cycling. Sempre Pro is the official team’s bike. Bianchi announces a new sponsorship agreement with Colavita/Bianchi Women’s Cycling Team, joining another historical Italian brand – Colavita – in an exciting new project to develop women’s racing […]
2015 Etoile de Besseges
After the victory of Pim Ligthart in the GP la Marseillaise a Lotto Soudal rider could triumph again today. Kris Boeckmans won the first stage of the Etoile de Bessèges. He was the fastest of a front group of thirteen. Edward Theuns was second and Marco Coledan third. The Lotto […]
RACE PREVIEW: TOUR OF QATAR 2015
TOUR OF QATAR (UCI 2.HC) Following the Dubai Tour the racing in the desert continues this weekend with the 14th edition of the Tour of Qatar. Marcel Kittel (GER) continues his early season in Qatar after starting at the Tour Down Under, where he won the warm-up criterium, The People’s […]
Dubai Tour Stage 1: Cavendish Wins from Long Distance!
04-Feb-2015:Etixx – Quick-Step rider Mark Cavendish won by less than the depth of a tire against Andrea Guardini (Astana) in 145km Dubai Tour Stage 1 on Wednesday, after launching from long distance following a strong leadout by Mark Renshaw on the front of the peloton. Etixx – Quick-Step spent much […]
Tinkoff-Saxo and Manuele Boaro sit 6th overall after first stage of Dubai Tour
Tinkoff-Saxo’s Manuele Boaro followed up on his active style of riding from Tour Down Under with another breakaway attempt on stage 1 of Dubai Tour. Despite being caught before the finish line, Boaro managed to secure bonus seconds in the intermediate sprint. The Italian now sits 6th overall, 8 seconds […]
VELOCIO-SRAM PRO CYCLING TO START THE SEASON IN QATAR WITH A STRONG SQUAD
Melbourne, Australia – February 1, 2015 – Velocio-SRAM will make their debut for the 2015 season at the Ladies Tour of Qatar (February 3-6) Doha, Qatar. The seventh edition of the four-day stage race is renowned for flat roads, windy conditions and sprint finishes. Australian riders Tiffany Cromwell and Loren […]
Dubai starts Blues’ Arabian tour
February 2, 2015 | Madrid Alejandro Valverde, Juanjo Lobato lead strong squad for first of three Movistar Team races of the season (Qatar, Oman) in Middle East After completing three consecutive races in the 2015 season opening with a stage victory -Australia, Argentina and the recent Mallorca Challenge-, the Movistar […]
