Alberto Contador will kick off his 2016 season at the Volta ao Algarve, next Wednesday, February 17th. According to Tinkoff’s leader, he will head to the Portuguese race “very eager and more motivated than ever”, referring as well to a year in which the Tour de France will be the main goal. ?I went through…
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Edvald Boasson Hagen storms to stage win and overall lead
Tour of Qatar #3: Edvald Boasson Hagen powers to stage win and overall lead Dimension Data for Qhubeka sit 1-2 on overall GC Edvald Boasson Hagen put on an incredible display of power during the 3rd stage of the Tour of Qatar, to win the 11km time trial by 25″ from Jos van Emden (LottoNL-Jumbo).…
UCI verdict on Katusha Pro Cycling
Press Release 9 February 2016 Decision of the Disciplinary Commission concerning the UCI WorldTeam Katusha The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announces that the President of the Disciplinary Commission has determined that: “The conditions for a suspension of Team Katusha in application of art. 7.12.1 the UCI Anti-Doping Rules have not been met.” Following the notification…
Mark Cavendish secures first victory for Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka
Mark Cavendish opened his season victory account today at stage 1 of the Tour of Qatar, giving Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka its inaugural win. Sacha Modolo (Lampre-Merida) was 2nd and Andrea Guardini (Astana) took 3rd. The opening stage of the Tour of Qatar got off to a blistering start today as a lead group…
Evelyn Stevens Targets Women UCI Hour Record
Evelyn Stevens to attempt Women?s UCI Hour Record 2012 Olympian and five-time UCI Road World Championships medallist Evelyn Stevens (USA) will attempt to break the Women?s UCI Hour Record on February 27th. The rider from the Boels Dolmans Cycling Team will attack the record at midday MST (8pm CET) at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training…
TeamCar Review New Skoda Octavia
By Nat Bromhead With bike heritage dating more than 100 years, ?koda is synonymous with cycling. ?koda play a prominent role in literally every cycling event in the world. They have been used as official vehicles in the Tour de France for more than a decade with more than 250 Skodas in action at last…
BMC Racing Team extend with Tejay van Garderen
BMC Racing Team today announced the extension of Tejay van Garderen’s contract beyond 2016, on the eve of the UCI WorldTour season. The team recently confirmed the continuation of BMC Switzerland as title sponsor, which secures the future of BMC Racing Team past the 2016 season. BMC Racing Team General Manager Jim Ochowicz said the…
Wiggle Honda becomes Wiggle High5 Pro Cycling in 2016!
Wiggle Honda Pro Cycling becomes Wiggle High5 Pro Cycling for 2016 as the team?s long-standing nutrition partner High5 steps up its commitment to the team to become co-sponsor. Wiggle, the world?s leading online cycling and tri-sports retailer, returns to support the team for a fourth season, which will begin the year at Number One in…