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Julian Alaphilippe wins in Bristol

The Frenchman scored Quick-Step Floors’ 22nd all-time stage victory at the Tour of Britain, capping off his team’s amazing work. 04-Sep-2018: Quick-Step Floors had one clear goal at the beginning of stage 3, as the peloton rolled through the neutral zone: control the breakaway and deliver Julian in a perfect […]

King doubles down, Yates edges Valverde

September 2, 2018 Second mountain summit finish at La Vuelta 18, and second stage win for Ben King (Dimension Data)! The American rider went again for the victorious breakaway on Sunday at La Covatilla, five days after winning at Alfacar. This time, he was able to celebrate on his own […]

Patience pays off for Valverde in Almadén

1st September 2018 Alejandro gets boxed in several times into run-in towards Vuelta a España stage eight finish; ultimately surges to beat Sagan (BOH) and claim his second victory in this year’s race, becoming the most successful rider ever (98) in Movistar Team colors since 1980. A climber against stage […]

Bouhanni Takes stage 6

A nervous stage 6 of La Vuelta 18 saw Nacer Bouhanni (Cofidis) dominate a very tight sprint ahead of Danny Van Poppel (LottoNL-Jumbo) and Elia Viviani (Quick-Step Floors). The Frenchman claims his first Grand Tour victory since he took two on the Spanish Grand Tour in 2014. Rudy Molard (Groupama-FDJ) […]

Bauke Mollema renews contract for two years

Trek-Segafredo is excited to announce they have come to a two-year agreement with Bauke Mollema, extending his contract with the team through 2020. Ever since Mollema, 31, joined Trek-Segafredo, he has impressed with his tenacious fighting spirit and professionalism. Luca Guercilena, General Manager Trek-Segafredo: “He is a pillar of the […]

Enrico Battaglin joins KATUSHA ALPECIN

Italian rider Enrico Battaglin and KATUSHA ALPECIN have reached an agreement for the next two years. Battaglin, 28, comes to the team with three stage wins in the Giro d’Italia, the most recent in 2018 (also 2013 and 2014). Enrico Battaglin: “For sure I am happy and enthusiastic. This is […]