Alberto Contador managed to distance some of his main rivals on the later part of the final climb to Valdelinares, but remained cautious about drawing conclusions and said that he’s not yet in optimum shape. “I noticed that some of my rivals were in difficulties and I wanted to use […]
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Contador: “Bennati is a life insurance on a day like this”
Alberto Contador devoted his first words after today’s stage to his teammate Daniele Bennati, who was at his side all through the stage in the echelons of the last kilometers. Alberto calls him a ‘locomotive’ for obvious reasons. “Benna is a life insurance on a day like this. He kept […]
Vuelta a España, Stage 8: BMC Pushing The Pace
The BMC Racing Team helped push the pace in the final 30 kilometers Saturday at the Vuelta a España when strong crosswinds sliced the peloton into pieces. ‘Riders Were in Trouble’On the longest stage of this year’s Vuelta, an open landscape, a straight road and a strong wind provided the […]
Daryl Impey cleared
ORICA-GreenEDGE has received confirmation that Daryl Impey is fully eligible to ride after being cleared of all allegations. “We are extremely happy with the fact that Daryl has been 100% cleared to race and we all look forward to having him back riding for us. Daryl is a key rider […]
Demanding transition : Valverde Still Leading
August 29, 2014 | Alcaudete Alejandro Valverde collects third leader jersey in Vuelta a España after lumpy, dangerous ride to Alcaudete, which both Movistar Team solved with no problems. De Marchi (CAN) wins from day’s break There are no easy days in a three-week stagerace and neither enjoys them the […]
Tinkoff-Saxo confirms: Ivan Basso to join the team
Tinkoff-Saxo is proud to officially announce that Ivan Basso will join the team in 2015. The Italian star and Tinkoff-Saxo have signed a two-year contract sharing the ambition of further bolstering the team for the next seasons. Ivan Basso will add both strength and experience to the team as one […]
Arctic Race. Kristoff’s win caps off perfect week of racing in Norway
Coming from behind with a tremendous turn of speed, Norwegian Alexander Kristoff stole the win from former world champion Thor Hushovd, catching his fellow countryman at the 50m mark and continuing to gain speed all the way through the finish line. With today’s win Kristoff becomes the current most winning […]
Van Avermaet Wins At Eneco Tour of Benelux
BMC Racing Team’s Greg Van Avermaet took his first victory of the season Friday with an uphill surge on the cobblestoned finish climb of the Muur van Geraardsbergen on Stage 5 at the Eneco Tour of Benelux.‘A Great Feeling’Van Avermaet said a combination of strong teamwork and a course that […]
Quintana Wins Again in Burgos
August 15, 2014 | Madrid Colombian leads Movistar Team’s exhibition of power and cold blood in Vuelta a Burgos’ queen stage; Quintana leads GC after sixth success in outstanding 2014 season, with Movistar up to 29 -just three short of their excellent 2013- Picture: Rafa Gómez / Ciclismo a Fondo […]
Atapuma Continues Recovery From Broken Leg
BMC Racing Team’s Darwin Atapuma headed home to Colombia this week to continue his rehabilitation and recovery from a broken leg suffered in a crash at the Tour de France last month. Progressing Ahead of ScheduleAtapuma and teammate Tejay van Garderen were two of several riders who crashed near the […]