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Almeida Takes Luxembourg Opener

The 23-year-old leads the race after his fifth victory of the season14-Sep-2021: João Almeida became the first Portuguese since the legendary Acacio da Silva, in 1990, to win a stage at the Tour de Luxembourg, which got underway Tuesday afternoon with a short and hilly 140km stage that culminated in […]

Paris-Roubaix 2021: Such A Long Wait

Key points:Ø After a one-and-a-half-year delay caused by the health crisis which has shaken up sporting schedules, starter’s orders on the 118th edition will eventually be given in Compiègne on 3rd October at 11.00, for a 257,7-kilometre route including 55 kilometres of cobbles spread over 30 sections (as opposed to […]

Kiel Reijnen swaps road for gravel

At the close of the 2021 road racing season, the peloton will be missing one great mane of hair, that of Bainbridge Island’s Kiel Reijnen. The 35-year-old will race some of the upcoming one-day races in France and Belgium before retiring his Trek Madone race bike and swapping it for […]

Van Aert Wins Tour of Britain Queen Stage

Wout van Aert has won the Tour of Britain’s queen stage with great display of power. The Belgian champion beat world champion Julian Alaphilippe on the steep final climb. Thanks to his victory, Van Aert recaptured the lead in the general classification. In the fourth stage the riders had to […]

Van Vleuten Takes Stage 3 + GC lead in Galicia

Olympic champion from Movistar Team attacks 60km from Pereiro de Aguiar finish, crowns Miek-esque display en route to leader’s jersey with just one stage left to SantiagoThe best rider in the women’s peloton added on Saturday another impressive victory to her incomparable palmarès. Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar Team) promised yesterday, […]

John Degenkolb returns to Team DSM

Having spent five successful seasons with the team from 2012 to 2016, John Degenkolb is set to return home to Team DSM, signing a contract that will see him ride in the team’s distinctive two keep challenging striped jersey once again until at least the end of 2024. The team […]

Almeida signs for UAE Team Emirates

Portuguese talent pens 5-year deal August, 2021 João Almeida has agreed terms to join UAE Team Emirates starting from 2022 season as part of a three year deal which will see him in the UAE colours through to 2027. The 23 year old from Caldas de Rainha has had a […]