Other sports may finally be revealed in the olf Operation Puerto affair. The Spanish courts demanded that the blood bags that were seized years ago be given to sports authorities. The Madrid Court of Appeals has ordered that the contents of the blood bags be given to the Royal Spanish […]
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Sagan sprints to third in hectic Champagne finish at the Tour de Suisse
At 193km in length and the flattest road stage of this year’s edition of the Tour de Suisse, it was expected to be a fast-paced day in the peloton. Riding in the race leader’s yellow jersey, Peter Sagan and his teammates would be riding to protect the race lead, having […]
Unstoppable Sagan takes second stage win and leader’s jersey at the Tour de Suisse
It was yet another wet day at the Tour de Suisse – not that the team noticed however. Starting the day on a high after Peter Sagan’s twelfth stage win put the UCI World Champion into the race’s record books, the team pushed a hard pace to pull in the […]
Dillier Fights His Way to Third at Tour de Suisse
13 June 2016, Rheinfelden Silvan Dillier put in a brilliant ride on Stage 3 of the Tour de Suisse to cross the line in third place, moving up to third on the General Classification and becoming the best-placed Swiss rider. Dillier attacked solo after 10 kilometers and was joined by […]
Gimondi remembers Rudi Altig
After the passing of the former German Champion, Felice Gimondi recalls the fond memories of his teammate at Salvarani “I was at home on Saturday, when I was told on the phone that Rudi, my friend Rudi, had gone for his final breakaway. Rudi Altig was some years older than […]
Dennis Extends Contract with BMC Racing Team
13 June 2016, Santa Rosa, California (USA) Rohan Dennis has extended his contract beyond the 2016 season, BMC Racing Team announced today. Dennis, who transferred to BMC Racing Team midway through the 2014 season, has already recorded impressive results, General Manager Jim Ochowicz said. “Since Rohan joined us in 2014 […]
Tinkoff extends lead in UCI WorldTour team rankings while Contador and Sagan claim top spots of individual rankings
Following a successful Critérium du Dauphiné, including a stage win, a spell in yellow and fifth place overall, Alberto Contador has assumed the lead in the UCI WorldTour individual rider rankings. The Spanish rider moves ahead of teammate Peter Sagan, with them both weighing heavily in favour of the team’s […]
Nairo Quintana’s #SueñoAmarillo passes through Route du Sud
13 June 2016 Colombian superstar, whole Movistar Team tackle their final preparation event before Tour de France; Nairo has made the podium in all his 2016 stageraces -3rd in San Luis, Itzulia; winner in Romandie, Catalunya-After heading back to Europe following a month and a half’s stay in the altitude […]
UCI World Champion, Peter Sagan, beats Tour de Suisse stage win record, taking stage 2 in textbook sprint
While the weather forecast didn’t deliver on its promises – with a second day of rain despite a forecast of sunny conditions – Peter Sagan did what he can be relied on to do at every race. The UCI World Champion injected pace, power and excitement into the second day […]
Jurgen Roelandts Takes Leader’s Jersey from Cancellara at Tour de Suisse
Yesterday, the Lotto Soudal rider lost the opening time trial against Spartacus with less than one second. Today, Cancellara gained an extra second advantage on Roelandts at the intermediate sprint a few kilometres before the finish. In the final sprint, won by world champion Peter Sagan, Roelandts got fifth. There […]
