15 February 2017 Valverde re-takes leader’s jersey in Andalucía after his success at home in Murcia on Saturday, beats rivals on climb, descent and sprint to notch up 99th pro victory opening day of the Ruta del Sol He did everything that could be done to chase the victory and […]
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“Celebración” commemorative paint theme available now through Project One
[Waterloo, WI] – Trek Bicycle has unveiled a custom paint scheme that honors the extraordinary achievements of Trek-Segafredo’s Alberto Contador, one of the few cyclists in history to have earned victories in all three Grand Tours—the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España. The Alberto Contador Grand Tour […]
Contador to premiere customized Trek Émonda at Vuelta a Andalucía
February 15 marks the first race start of Alberto Contador with Trek-Segafredo, and when he lines up with his new teammates in Vuelta a Andalucía Wednesday, he will do so on a customized Project One Trek Émonda bicycle that honors his multiple Grand Tour wins. Contador is among the select […]
Hermans Wins Tour of Oman Stage 2 and Claims Leader’s Jersey
15 February, 2017, Al Bustan (OMAN) Ben Hermans put in a commanding performance on stage 2 of the Tour of Oman to win the first uphill stage of the race and move into the overall lead with four stages remaining. The 145.5km stage featured four climbs and was the first […]
In Memory of Pantani: Marco and other GF Gimondi’s Friends
Felice Gimondi and Marco Pantani In the 13th anniversary of Pantani’s death, Stefano Garzelli – 2000 Giro d’Italia winner after riding Granfondo’s course – reminds: “I will never forget the years with Marco, the triumph with Bianchi and Gimondi’s blessing” Smiling in the front row, wearing his hat backwords and […]
BMC Racing Team to Target Stage Wins At Back To Back Races in France
13 February 2017, Santa Rosa, California (USA) BMC Racing Team will be targeting stage wins in France when they line up at Cycliste International du Haut Var-Matin (18 – 19 February) and the 2ème Tour Cycliste International La Provence (21 – 23 February). BMC Racing Team Sports Director Yvon Ledanois […]
Tour of Oman preview
Last year Vincenzo Nibali won Tour of Oman after winning the mountain stage. This year the mountain top finish at Jabal Al Akhdhar will be at penultimate stage, and will likely, once again, decide the winner. After winning the Dubai Tour, team Quick Step Floors is sending a strong team […]
Cort Wins again in Spain after Textbook Lead Out from ORICA-SCOTT
Magnus Cort continued his spectacular form on Spanish soil today, sprinting to an impressive victory for ORICA-SCOTT in the 32nd Clasica de Almeria. A perfectly executed finale saw the Australian outfit control the race through the finishing circuits. First with Sam Bewley and Chris Juul Jensen, then 2016 Paris Roubaix […]
Tiberi and Bertolini discover Verona: “An exciting race on March 4th”
Team NOB – Selle Italia’s riders at the Parco delle Colombare to discover the racing ground of Internazionali d’Italia MTB stage 1 We are just three weeks away from the opening of the 2017 Internazionali d’Italia Series, with the absolut debut of the Verona International race on March 4th, and […]
Fabio Felline wins Trofeo Laigueglia
Fabio Felline, racing with the Italian National team, soloed to the win in the 54th edition of Trofeo Laigueglia, Sunday. Felline launched the winning attack on the final climb and held off the chase for the last 10 kilometers, to take the win in his first race of the season. […]