The young Frenchman extended his advantage over the second-placed rider in the general classification. Julian Alaphilippe will start the penultimate stage of the “Race to the Sun” (Nice – Col de Couillole, 177 kilometers) in the yellow jersey, after successfully defending it following a spirited display and impressive teamwork on […]
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BORA-hansgrohe brilliance brings Peter Sagan the win in Tirreno-Adriatico Stage 3
After holding back on yesterday’s finish, there was no stopping the UCI World Champion, Peter Sagan, in today’s finale. With breakneck speeds in the peloton in the final 10km, the BORA-hansgrohe riders drove the pace high and brought the Slovak rider to another win – making it look easy as […]
Impressive solo victory for Simon Yates on stage six Paris-Nice
Vuelta a España stage winner Simon Yates attacked with 18kilometres to go on today’s stage six in Paris-Nice to claim an impressive solo victory. The 24-year-old launched a well-timed attack two kilometres from the crest of the penultimate climb and successfully held on to his lead to take the first […]
Late surge from Peter Sagan earns podium finish on stage 2 of Tirreno Adriatico.
The escape dominated much of stage two of Tirreno Adriatico as the breakaway stayed in front for much of the race’s longest day. The competition was high in the peloton, with many riders eager to take the win, but in spite of the UCI World Champion, Peter Sagan, dropping off […]
Tirreno-Adriatico Stage 2: Van Avermaet Moves into the Leader’s Jersey
9 March 2017, Pomarance (ITA) The Tirreno-Adriatico leader’s jersey swapped from one BMC Racing Team rider to another on stage 2 after Greg Van Avermaet took fourth place following a tough battle on the day’s final climb. The peloton was happy for six riders to go clear as soon as […]
JUNGELS MOVES INTO WHITE JERSEY AT TIRRENO-ADRIATICO
Stage 2 provided the GC riders a good opportunity to test their legs before the week-end’s summit finish. A wavy and undulating parcours – the longest at this edition (229 kilometers) – was in store for the riders who lined out in Lido di Camaiore, at the start of the […]
André Greipel sprinted to victory on the fifth stage of Paris-Nice!
A big triumph for Lotto Fix ALL! The German champion beat Arnaud Démare and Dylan Groenwegen in the sprint. With a distance of 199.5 kilometres the fifth stage, from Quincié-en-Beaujolais to Bourg-de-Péage, was the longest one of this edition. It was the last chance for the sprinters this week and […]
Paris-Nice: Alaphilippe Claims Yellow with Huge Win
The 24-year-old’s maiden World Tour victory came after a superb performance in the race’s individual time trial. 08-Mar-2017: Julian Alaphilippe rode to a fantastic triumph in stage 4 of Paris-Nice, moving into the leader’s jersey with four days to go. Second in the GC at the start of this important […]
Sunny skies welcome BORA – hansgrohe to Tirreno-Adriatico as team takes 15th in Stage 1 Team Time Trial
The 52nd edition of the Race of the Two Seas started today with a team time trial in the beautiful Tuscan seaside town of Lido di Camaiore. The blue skies and sunshine were a welcome change from the colder weather of the last few races. Coming in 15th on the […]
History Repeats Itself at Tirreno-Adriatico Team Time Trial
8 March 2017, Lido di Camaiore (ITA) An impressive display of time trialling prowess on Tirreno-Adriatico Stage 1 saw BMC Racing Team secure a second consecutive victory on the 22.7km out and back course ahead of Quick-Step Floors Cycling and FDJ. BMC Racing Team were the final team to start, […]