25-year-old Spanish sensation -GC leader in recent Vuelta a España- to wear Blues’ jersey for an additional three yearsHe’s one of the biggest sources of excitement for the Movistar Team, and he feels at home in this group. Rubén Fernández (Murcia, ESP; 1991) has extended his current contract with Eusebio […]
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BMC Racing Team Welcome Steve Bauer as Director of VIP Services
31 October, 2016, Santa Rosa, California (USA) BMC Racing Team today confirmed the appointment of Canadian former professional cyclist, Steve Bauer, in the new role of Director of VIP Services. Bauer’s illustrious cycling career included an Olympic silver medal in the 1984 Los Angeles road race, a bronze medal in […]
Nizzolo seizes victory in Abu Dhabi stage one
The blustery winds made for a sketchy ending to stage one in the Abu Dhabi tour Thursday, a perfect scenario for Giacomo Nizzolo, one of the best positioning unpredictable bunch finishes, and he easily held off John Degenkolb (Giant-Alpecin) and Mark Cavendish (Dimension Data) to take the win. “This is […]
Valverde to stay with Movistar Team through 2019
20 October 2016 ‘Bala’ adds two further seasons to current contract with Eusebio Unzué’s squad, will reach 39 years old -17 seasons as pro- with the same team he’s defended since joining in 2005The Movistar Team confirms on Thursday that Alejandro Valverde (Las Lumbreras, ESP; 1980) has re-signed with the […]
BMC Racing Team Return to Japan Cup Cycle Road Race
19 October 2016 BMC Racing Team will close out the 2016 season with the Japan Cup Cycle Road Race in the traditional two-part criterium and road race this weekend. Sports Director Max Sciandri said Saturday’s criterium and Sunday’s road race present good opportunities for the five riders to try their […]
Alberto Contador leads as Tinkoff bows out from the peloton at Abu Dhabi Tour
Tinkoff’s GC leader, Alberto Contador fittingly leads the team at its final race of the season, its final race as Tinkoff, the four-day Abu Dhabi Tour. Comprising of four road stages – three flat, sprinters’ tests and one mountain-top finish – the race offers different opportunities for late season results, […]
Marco Mathis, reigning U23 world champion, signs with KATUSHA-ALPECIN
Team KATUSHA is honored and pleased to announce it has reached an agreement with 22-year-old Marco Mathis who is the reigning U23 time trial world champion. In Doha, Qatar, the German rider obtained the world title by beating his fellow countryman Maximilian Schachmann with an average speed of 50,799 km/h. […]
Carlos Barbero joins Movistar Team
19 October 2016 25-year-old Spanish sprinter takes leap towards WorldTour with Movistar Team on two-season contract, after five years in Conti squadsThe Movistar Team is pleased to announce on Wednesday that Carlos Barbero (Burgos, ESP; 1991) will be part of its squad in 2017 and 2018. Barbero’s arrival marks Eusebio […]
Peter Sagan holds onto his rainbow jersey with world championships victory in Doha
He did it – Peter Sagan successfully defended his reign as the world road race champion in Doha with another stunning sprint finish after a race defined by desert winds. The select group formed with more than 170km to race in a tough crosswind section, a group that contained no […]
Martin Elmiger Signs with BMC Racing Team
14 October, 2016, Santa Rosa, California (USA) Four-time Swiss National Road Race champion Martin Elmiger is the latest addition to BMC Racing Team’s 2017 roster, General Manager Jim Ochowicz today announced. Elmiger, who won the Santos Tour Down Under in 2007, will play an important role in achieving the team’s […]
