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 […]
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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 […]
Vuelta: Contador retains 3rd overall
Alcaudete, 29th of August – 2014 Today’s 169 kilometer long seventh stage of the Vuelta a Espana brought the peloton from Alhendin to Alcaudete and another but less steep uphill finish suitable for the punchy riders of the field. For Tinkoff-Saxo, the day was all about protecting Alberto Contador who […]
Contador third on first cruel uphill finish
La Zubia, 28th of August – 2014 Before today’s 167.1 kilometer long sixth stage of Vuelta a Espana from Benalmádena to the steep and 4 kilometer long uphill finish to La Zubia, Tinkoff-Saxo’s Alberto Contador was 9th in the overall classification. An exciting duel between the GC contenders was highly […]
Contador: We saw the crosswinds as an opportunity
Ronda – 27. August 2014 Tinkoff-Saxo attacked with over 30 kilometers to the finish line in Ronda in an attempt to split the peloton and leave rivals in the wake. In a section with crosswinds the entire team moved to the front and succeeded in splitting the bunch into several […]
Quintana Ready for First Mountain Test
August 27, 2014 | Ronda Quintana, Valverde keep attention alongside Movistar Team into echelons en route to Ronda, stay in 2nd & 3rd overall before long slope of Cumbres Verdes. Sanz just short for victory in Poitou-Charentes Every single day in the 2014 Vuelta a España hides a dangerous situation […]
Degenkolb strikes again
27th of August – 2014 A quick look at the profile of today’s 180 kilometer long fifth stage of Vuelta a Espana from Priego de Córdoba to Ronda suggests that would be an obvious opportunity for the sprinters. However, a small categorized climb with 12 kilometers should not be underestimated. […]
Team effort delivers stage win and leader’s jersey for Matthews at Vuelta a Espana
Michael Matthews has capped off an inspirational team performance to win stage three of the Vuelta a España and move into the red race leader’s jersey today. Matthews’ ORICA-GreenEDGE team punished themselves on the front of the peloton for the entire stage to bring back an early breakaway and position […]
Late scare to leave Cádiz
August 25, 2014 | Arcos de la Frontera Valverde out of contention in Arcos after crash hits Vuelta leader in his back; Castroviejo and Malori also affected. Quintana now 2nd overall behind Matthews (OGE); Alejandro in 3rd. Australian Michael Matthews (OGE) is the new leader of the 2014 Vuelta a […]
2014 Pro Challenge Stage 7 Denver
Voight trying to win the stage before retiring at the end. BMC team with champagne that sprays better than ale! Tejay van Garderen Crowned Champion of USA Pro Challenge for Second Consecutive YearTeam Garmin-Sharp’s Alex Howes Sprints across the Line to Takethe Final Stage of America’s Biggest Race Denver (Aug. […]