Tinkoff-Saxo’s squad for USA Pro Challenge is set, as the team embarks on the high-altitude race aiming for a result in the overall classification and stage wins. Ivan Rovny joins Chris Anker Sørensen in sharing the role as GC leader, while Kreuziger will direct the troops on the ground as […]
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2015 BMC Pro Challenge Roster
Santa Rosa, California – The BMC Racing Team’s roster for the USA Pro Challenge includes Tour de France stage winner Rohan Dennis, Damiano Caruso – who finished eighth at the Giro d’Italia – and 2012 USAPC stage winner Taylor Phinney. Dennis won the Stage 1 individual time trial at the […]
Phinney Third in Comeback Race At Utah
Logan, Utah – Taylor Phinney of the BMC Racing Team finished third Monday at the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah as he made his return to competition 62 weeks after being seriously injured in a crash. Phinney bridged to a breakaway group in the final five kilometers of the […]
Porte Will Join BMC Racing Team In 2016
Santa Rosa, California – Reigning Australian national time trial champion Richie Porte will be part of the BMC Racing Team for the 2016 season, President/General Manager Jim Ochowicz announced Saturday. “We officially welcome Richie to the BMC Racing Team,” Ochowicz said. “Richie’s addition to our roster for next year adds […]
San Sebastian Motorbike Crashes into VanAvermaet
Santa Rosa, California – BMC Racing Team President/General Manager Jim Ochowicz has issued a statement following Saturday’s crash by a “radio tour” motorbike that took down Greg Van Avermaet while he was leading Clasica San Sebastian. “Greg was robbed and the BMC Racing Team was robbed when this happened. I […]
Danielson Adverse A Sample
Tom Danielson notified Slipstream Sports that he was informed by USADA that he has returned an adverse analytical A sample using carbon isotope testing. In accordance with Slipstream Sports’ zero tolerance anti-doping policy, he has been suspended from competition, effective immediately. He awaits the results his B sample. Slipstream respects […]
Ivan Basso successfully operated; currently no additional treatment needed
Professor Francesco Montorsi, Director of the Urology Surgery Unit at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, issued the following statement regarding Ivan Basso’s latest medical condition: “Today, 20 July 2015, Ivan Basso underwent a post-surgery checkup. The patient has perfectly recovered from the intervention. The final histological examination shows, currently, no […]
The Escarabajos ready to restart
Sports Director Pellicioli is in Colombia for tests and individual meetings. The team will be back to action on August 3rd at Tour of Utah, Cano in the Panamerican Games road race on July 25th. After the long wait they will fly to Puerto Banus for their first Vuelta a […]
Six titles for Northwave at MTB National Champs
Over a long and busy weekend, successes for Dahle (Norway), Stirnemann (Switzerland), Avancini (Brazil), Stevkova (Slovakia), Monteiro (Portugal) and Di Veroli (Israel) Gunn-Rita Dahle (Multivan Merida), Kathrin Stirnemann (Haibike Pro Team), Henrique Avancini (Cannondale-Factory), Janka Stevkova (CK Epic Donay), Joana Monteiro and Angelo Di Veroli: Northwave earned six National MTB […]
Steegmans announces retirement from professional cyclng
Gert Steegmans has announced his immediate retirement from professional cycling today. The 34-year-old Belgian steps away from the sport after 13 years as a pro.Steegmans asked the management to be relieved of his contract and cites an absence of purpose to come back after several crashes and injuries as the […]