Fast Sprints, Fierce Battles and Afternoon Storms Dominate Stage 1 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (August 10, 2017) – Riders in the first stage of the Colorado Classic powered to exciting finishes in both the men’s and women’s races Thursday, with hometown hero Jenn Valente snagging the women’s overall lead and John […]
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Binckbank Tour: Edward Theuns wins stage four
One year ago, Edward Theuns was flat on his back, constrained mostly to his bed. It was beginnings of what would be a long road to recovery from a fractured vertebra he sustained in a crash at the 2016 Tour de France. Although Theuns returned to racing this season, he […]
Gov. John Hickenlooper, pro cyclists, and sport’s top names ready for inaugural Colorado Classic
First-ever Colorado Classic returns professional bike racing to state Aug. 10-13 in format intended to re-invent the sport COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Colorado Classic will re-introduce professional bike racing to the state and re-invent the sport while showcasing Colorado and its commitment to being the country’s premier cycling destination, […]
Brilliant BORA – hansgrohe teamwork brings Peter Sagan his 99th professional victory at BinckBank Tour
Edging closer and closer to his 100th professional victory, the UCI World Champion, Peter Sagan took his 99th win today on stage 3 of the BinckBank Tour. While the Slovak rider made it look easy – his BORA-hansgrohe teammate, Rüdi Selig celebrating long before he crossed the line – Peter […]
Binck Bank Tour Stage 3: Küng Retains Leader’s Jersey, Vliegen Fifth In Chaotic Finale
9 August, 2017, Ardooie (BEL) BMC Racing Team and Stefan Küng successfully defended the overall race lead on Binck Bank Tour stage 3 after a chaotic finale which saw Loïc Vliegen in the mix in the reduced sprint to secure a top five finish. After one hour of racing on […]
BORA – hansgrohe unveils Vuelta line-up
Rafal Majka will be the team leader supported by strong climbers like Buchmann, Konrad and Poljanski. Michael Schwarzmann will be BORA – hansgrohe’s men for the sprints. Leo König will not take part in the Vuelta. “I think we have a well-balanced squad to support Rafal but also to go […]
ORICA-SCOTT re-sign Canadian Svein Tuft for the 2018 season
ORICA-SCOTT are pleased to announce the re-signing of Canadian Svein Tuft for 2018 season. The ten-time national time trial champion has been with the Australian team since its inception in 2012 and is looking forward to returning next year for his seventh season with the squad. Having celebrated his 40th […]
BMC Racing Team Set for Inaugural Colorado Classic
09 August, 2017, Santa Rosa, California (USA) BMC Racing Team are set to continue their run of races on home soil with the inaugural four-day Colorado Classic starting on Thursday 10 August. Sports Director Steve Bauer said all six riders are coming into the race following the Larry H. Miller […]
Kristijan Koren to join Bahrain Merida
Wednesday 9th August 2017 – Kristijan Koren, an all-rounder currently riding for Cannondale-Drapac, will wear the BAHRAIN MERIDA jersey in 2018. Kristijan Koren is a 30 years old cyclist from Slovenia who turned professional in 2010 with Liquigas–Doimo. He remained with them for 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 seasons and […]
Küng Moves into the Leader’s Jersey After Time Trial Victory on Stage 2
8 August, 2017, Voorburg (NED) Stefan Küng proved why he is becoming known as one of the best time trialists in the world on Binck Bank Tour stage 2, setting the only time under 11 minutes to secure his first individual time trial victory at a UCI WorldTour race and […]