17/02/2019 With less than one second advantage in the general classification, Gorka Izagirre has won Tour de la Provence today. It was a close call after Simon Clarke finished second behind stage winner John Degenkolb and gained extra bonification seconds. But it was not enough for the Australian rider to […]
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John Degenkolb wins stage four in Provence
On the final day at the Tour de la Provence, the sprinters finally had their opportunity, and John Degenkolb capitalized from excellent teamwork to capture the win Sunday. With the top of the general classification separated by seconds, the fight for time bonuses was fierce all day, but Trek-Segafredo had […]
Tour of Oman. Stage 2. Stage victory for Alexey Lutsenko after a brave solo attack
With an impressive attack at the final climb of the day, Alexey Lutsenko took the stage victory after a solo ride in the final 5 kilometers. At the finish line, he managed to stay just in front of a select group that was chasing him. Alexander Kristoff remains the race […]
Phenomenal Alaphilippe scores major coup at the Tour Colombia
The French rider took the race lead following an eventful stage 5, which he won after spending the day in the break. 16-Feb-2019: Julian Alaphilippe savoured his third victory of the year, and Deceuninck – Quick-Step’s fourth in three days, at the end of the hardest Tour Colombia stage so […]
Philippe Gilbert wins on the Paul Ricard Circuit
The 36-year-old has now notched up at least a victory in each of 17 pro seasons. 16-Feb-2019: Only three days have passed since Philippe Gilbert made his season debut, and the Deceuninck – Quick-Step rider has already scored his first victory of the year, which was made even more special […]
Vuelta Ciclista a Murcia. Luis Leon Sanchez takes stage and final classification, Astana takes all secondary classifications
Astana Pro Team has conquered the two-day Spanish race Vuelta Ciclista a la Región de Murcia Costa Cálida, taking not only the final general classification of the race, but also all secondary classifications. Luis Leon Sanchez took stage 2 win as well as became the overall winner of the race, […]
Kerschbaumer’s bid for Internazionali d’Italia crown starts in Andora
The Italian National Champion is motivated in view of Internazionali d’Italia Series’ opening stage, Andora Race Cup, to be held on Saturday March 2nd. “In Liguria it’s going to be the first day at school. I want to start well, and hopefully run for the overall win”. We are just […]
TOUR OF OMAN 2019 STAGE 1: THE EXPERT KRISTOFF
Suhar Corniche, Saturday, February 16th 2019 – Alexander Kristoff (UAE Team Emirates) dominated stage 1 of the 10th Tour of Oman on Saturday, his 9th stage win on a race he attends every year since it was created. The Norwegian champ claimed victory ahead of two Frenchmen, Bryan Coquard (Vital […]
Geschke Sustains Broken Elbow in Vuelta Ciclista a la Región de Murcia Stage One Crash
15 February 2019, San Javier (ESP) Simon Geschke has been forced to abandon the Vuelta Ciclista a la Región de Murcia after a crash in the closing kilometers of stage one which left him with a broken right elbow, CCC Team doctor, Dr. Dario Spinelli confirmed. “Simon crashed not far […]
De Clercq makes comeback after 513 days without racing
On Saturday Bart De Clercq will make his comeback in competition after almost a year and a half out of racing. The Belgian climber, 32 years of age, picked up a number for the last time for the occasion of Omloop van het Houtland on 20 September 2017. After 513 […]