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 […]
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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, […]
KUSA – There will be no USA Pro Challenge in the year 2016, according to Shawn Hunter, CEO of the USA Pro Challenge
On Friday, he released the following statement: As we finish the transition of the USA Pro Challenge to a new ownership group, the focus has been on the continuing legacy of the race.The timing and work involved in this endeavor does not allow us to produce the event in 2016 […]
Van Avermaet Secures Podium Place at Tour of Qatar
12 February, Doha, Qatar Greg Van Avermaet has secured his first podium place for 2016, finishing third overall at the Tour of Qatar behind Mark Cavendish (Dimension Data) and Alexander Kristoff (Katusha). Manuel Quinizato finished in fourth in the General Classification and Michael Schär in tenth, setting BMC Racing Team […]
Tour of Qatar 2016. Four sprints – three victories for Alexander Kristoff
Team KATUSHA’s Alexander Kristoff took his third stage victory in the 2016 Tour of Qatar. Kristoff was the best in the fifth and last stage (114,5 km from Sealine Beach Resort to Doha Corniche) after a high-speed sprint against Mark Cavendish (Team Dimension Data). A photo-finish had to decide who […]
Alberto Contador: “I’m more motivated than ever”
Alberto Contador will kick off his 2016 season at the Volta ao Algarve, next Wednesday, February 17th. According to Tinkoff’s leader, he will head to the Portuguese race “very eager and more motivated than ever”, referring as well to a year in which the Tour de France will be the […]
Tour of Qatar. Alexander Kristoff wins again after perfect team work
An ideal lead out on the final kilometer of stage 4 in Madinat Al Shamal brought Alexander Kristoff in a perfect position for his second victory in the Tour of Qatar. The powerful lead of the KATUSHA riders split the front group indeed and provided an excellent possibility for Alexander […]
Tour of Qatar Stage 4: Van Avermaet Sprints to Second
11 February, Doha, Qatar Greg Van Avermaet has taken second place behind Alexander Kristoff (Katusha) in a sprint finish on stage 4 of the Tour of Qatar. Zabel and Camel Van Avermaet picked up six bonus seconds to move him into second overall on the General Classification, two seconds behind […]
Daryl Impey defends his national time trial title for the fifth time
South African Daryl Impey has successfully defended his national time trial title today in Wartburg, making it his fifth victory in event. Over the last six years, Impey has claimed the national honours in every edition of the race he has started (2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016). Coming into […]
Tejay van Garderen to Open 2016 Season in Spain
09, February 2016, Santa Rosa, California (USA) Tejay van Garderen will have the chance to test his legs for the first time in 2016 at the upcoming Vuelta Ciclista a la Region de Murcia and Clasica de Almeria races. It is the first time that BMC Racing Team will take […]
