Following a solid final stage, the Frenchman moved up in the general classification at the Middle East race. 26-Feb-2017: Julian Alaphilippe was a man on a mission in the fourth stage of the Abu Dhabi Tour, which had the peloton cover 26 laps on the 5.5km-long Yas Marina Formula 1 […]
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Ewan comes out on top on the final stage in Abu Dhabi
Young sprint star Caleb Ewan has asserted himself as one of the fastest riders in the world today, winning the final stage of the Tour of Abu Dhabi ahead of well established sprinters, Mark Cavendish (Dimension-Data) and Andre Greipel (Lotto-Soudal). The 22-year-old displayed his sprinting maturity, timing his effort to […]
Axeon Hagens Berman Wins Alentejo Team Title
Évora, Portugal – The Axeon Hagens Berman Cycling Team captured the team title at Volta ao Alentejo for the second straight year Sunday while also placing four riders in the top 11 in the final standings. The American development team earned three podium finishes in the five-day race, headlined by […]
Barbero claims first success with Movistar Team
26 February 2017 – Picture: CIMAC / Podium Events Spaniard claims GC in Portugal after excellent Blue teamwork, breaks tradition in Volta ao Alentejo as first multiple winner of the race Carlos Barbero (Movistar Team) has broken sort of a ‘curse’ reigning in the Volta ao Alentejo since its inception, […]
Sagan makes it look easy as he takes first win for BORA – hansgrohe at Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne
“You can’t win every day” said BORA – hansgrohe’s Peter Sagan after taking a close second in yesterday’s Omloop-Het-Nieuwsblad race, but today the UCI World Champion made it three wins in one day – his first win of the season, his first in a BORA – hansgrohe jersey, and the […]
Sagan in nail-biting three-man sprint for second at Omloop-Het-Nieuwsblad
After a hard-fought Omloop-Het-Nieuwsblad, where BORA-hansgrohe’s Peter Sagan rode at the front for the final 40km, the UCI World Champion claimed second in a three-man sprint. While unlucky not to take the win, Peter’s strong ride throughout the day shows he is well prepared for the races to come. The […]
Chaves disappointed to miss Colombian championship
2016 Il Lombardia champion Esteban Chaves will miss the Colombian championships this weekend due to knee soreness. The 27-year-old, who has consulted with team and local doctors, will take a week off the bike before easing back into training with a long-term outlook on the season. Chaves has been heavily […]
Owen Wins Penultimate Stage In Portugal
Alcácer do Sal, Portugal – Logan Owen scored the Axeon Hagens Berman Cycling Team’s first road victory of the year in Europe with his win Saturday on the penultimate stage of the Volta ao Alentejo. The 21-year-old from Bremerton, Washington, out-sprinted race leader Carlos Barbero (Movistar Team) and Jasper De […]
Van Avermaet Goes Back to Back at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
25 February, 2017, Gent (BEL) Greg Van Avermaet claimed his second consecutive win at Omloop Het Niuewsblad with a stunning sprint to the line ahead of Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgohe) and Seb Vanmarcke (Cannondale-Drapac Pro Cycling Team). The opening Classic of the season proved as tough as they come with a […]
Bianchi Factory Team Road Opens Season at GF Laigueglia
Bianchi riders and bikes in the spotlight on the Ligurian coast on Sunday, February 26th. From left, Bianchi Factory Team Road’s Daniele Gualeni, Giorgio Viotto and Roberto De Iesu The Bianchi Factory Team Road will celebrate its 2017 debut at GF Laigueglia on Sunday, February 26th in Laigueglia (North-Western Italy). […]