Alexey Lutsenko was again on top of things and profited from his preseason shape, winning another stage at the Tour of Oman today, making it two in a row for the Kazakh champion. After – what in the finale turned out to be a hectic day – Lutsenko is now […]
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Podiums aplenty: Clarke second in Provence; Martinez third, team first in Colombia
Dani Martinez stood on the Tour Colombia 2.1 podium atop Alto de las Palmas, Colombia on Sunday. The 22-year-old rode a bold race with the full support from his strong team, including his childhood hero Rigoberto Uran. The result? Third overall. “It’s been a week where I’ve learned a lot […]
Miguel Angel Lopez wins Tour Colombia 2.1
Astana Pro Team ends this exciting weekend with a fantastic victory of Miguel Angel Lopez in the final general classification of the Tour Colombia 2.1. Today, at the final 6th stage with a mountain finish atop Alto de Palmas, Lopez finished 3rd, securing the overall win. – It was another […]
Quintana conquers another legendary climb atop Palmas
17th February 2019 Colombian climber from Movistar Team overcomes spectator-induced crash, takes flurry of attacks to fruition for his first 2019 victory and fourth Blue success; Telefónica-backed squad finishes with Nairo (5th), Carapaz (9th) into overall top-tenAnother finish in style. Just as it happened at the final day of the […]
GORKA IZAGIRRE WINS TOUR DE LA PROVENCE AFTER A DRAMATIC FINAL AT STAGE 4
17/02/2019 With less than one second advantage in the general classification, Gorka Izagirre has won Tour de la Provence today. It was a close call after Simon Clarke finished second behind stage winner John Degenkolb and gained extra bonification seconds. But it was not enough for the Australian rider to […]
John Degenkolb wins stage four in Provence
On the final day at the Tour de la Provence, the sprinters finally had their opportunity, and John Degenkolb capitalized from excellent teamwork to capture the win Sunday. With the top of the general classification separated by seconds, the fight for time bonuses was fierce all day, but Trek-Segafredo had […]
Tour of Oman. Stage 2. Stage victory for Alexey Lutsenko after a brave solo attack
With an impressive attack at the final climb of the day, Alexey Lutsenko took the stage victory after a solo ride in the final 5 kilometers. At the finish line, he managed to stay just in front of a select group that was chasing him. Alexander Kristoff remains the race […]
Phenomenal Alaphilippe scores major coup at the Tour Colombia
The French rider took the race lead following an eventful stage 5, which he won after spending the day in the break. 16-Feb-2019: Julian Alaphilippe savoured his third victory of the year, and Deceuninck – Quick-Step’s fourth in three days, at the end of the hardest Tour Colombia stage so […]
Philippe Gilbert wins on the Paul Ricard Circuit
The 36-year-old has now notched up at least a victory in each of 17 pro seasons. 16-Feb-2019: Only three days have passed since Philippe Gilbert made his season debut, and the Deceuninck – Quick-Step rider has already scored his first victory of the year, which was made even more special […]
Vuelta Ciclista a Murcia. Luis Leon Sanchez takes stage and final classification, Astana takes all secondary classifications
Astana Pro Team has conquered the two-day Spanish race Vuelta Ciclista a la Región de Murcia Costa Cálida, taking not only the final general classification of the race, but also all secondary classifications. Luis Leon Sanchez took stage 2 win as well as became the overall winner of the race, […]