A perfect lead-out by Tom Boonen and a rock solid sprint of the Colombian delivered the team’s second victory of the year 24-Jan-2017: Argentina: the land of tango, passionate football fans, fascinating natural landscapes and… Quick-Step Floors Cycling Team. In the past five years, our team made a habit out […]
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Richie Porte Wins the Santos Tour Down Under
22 January, 2017, Adelaide (AUS) Richie Porte has crossed the finish line at the Santos Tour Down Under stage 6 criterium to secure the overall win for the first time in his career. After standing on the podium in 2015 and 2016 in second place, Porte stamped his authority on […]
Jay McCarthy shows fighting spirit with strong effort on Willunga Hill on Tour Down Under’s penultimate day.
The last day for the GC riders to make an impact before the sprinters took control again on the final stage, this penultimate day in the Tour Down Under would decide the overall outcome of the race. Despite working hard through the day, and finishing strongly on the final climb, […]
Porte Crowned King of Willunga Hill
21 January, 2017, Willunga Hill (AUS) Richie Porte has continued to re-write Santos Tour Down Under history with his fourth consecutive win on Willunga Hill, with a stunning solo attack on the final ascent of the climb. Porte crossed the line with a 20-second advantage on Nathan Haas (Team Dimension […]
GF Gimondi Bianchi joins the Shimano Challenge Circuit
The 21st edition of the granfondo, to be held in Bergamo next May 7th, is part of the 6-stage tour dedicated to amateur cycling teams. The GF Felice Gimondi Bianchi is also a Grand Prix Maglia Nera’s round Granfondo Internazionale Felice Gimondi Bianchi will be part of the six-round Shimano […]
Porte Secures Another Day in Ochre Ahead of Willunga Hill
20 January, 2017, Campbelltown (AUS) Richie Porte crossed the line safely on stage 4 of the Santos Tour Down Under after a hectic finale, to retain his overall lead. Porte spent his second day in the ochre jersey protected in the peloton, while a three-rider breakaway went clear after 12km […]
Ewan Third Victory at Tour Down Under
22-year-old Caleb Ewan has once again out-sprinted some of the world’s best cyclists to win stage four of the Tour Down Under, his third victory this week. A desperate chase and late catch of solo breakaway survivor Jack Bauer (Quickstep) made for another hectic finish, but Ewan, with the help […]
Armstrong and Former Teammates to Race Again
According to Velo News, Lance Armstrong and former teammates George Hincapie, Christian Vandevelde, and Dylan Casey will ride the 24 Hours of Old Pueblo Mountain Bike Race as a relay team in February. They’ve been confirmed by the race as having registered. The race will take place near Tucson, AZ […]
Internazionali d’Italia Series Similar to World Cup Model
The first Italian MTB circuit takes on the challenge: “More communication and quality to bring the public” With one and a half months to go until the first race of the new season, on May 4th in Verona. The Internazionali d’Italia Series’ organizers revealed their ambitious program during the Italian […]
Nairo to ride both Giro & Tour in 2017
19 January 2017 Movistar Team defines early season schedules for Quintana and Valverde; Colombian set to ride Corsa Rosa, which he already won in 2017Nairo Quintana will be at the start of the 100th Giro d’Italia. On the way to the biggest challenge of his season, the Tour de France, […]