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Wildcard entries announced for Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège
A.S.O. have today announced the teams that have been given wildcard entries to the two Ardennes classics organised by them, Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Flèche Wallonne takes place on Wednesday April 20th with Liège-Bastogne-Liège taking place four days later on April 24th. In accordance with UCI rules, the following World Tour teams had already been automatically invited to the two races: ...
Julian Alaphilippe to return to action at La Provence following Mononucleosis diagnosis
23 year-old Julian Philippe is set to return to action this week at the inaugural running of La Provence (UCI 2.1) which takes place from the 23rd to the 25th of February. The young Frenchman enjoyed a great 2015 season – only his second in the pro ranks – finishing runner-up at the Flèche Wallonne and Liège–Bastogne–Liège, and winning the...
Van Garderen and Gilbert happy with performances at Ruta del Sol
Tejay van Garderen (BMC Racing Team) has had a fine start to the season, finishing in second place overall at the Ruta del Sol. Van Garderen started the final stage in the leader’s jersey after taking the win in the Individual Time Trial on stage 4, but the stage win and overall race win was secured by Alejandro Valverde (Movistar)...
When David Duffield got taken out by a donkey at the 1953 Tour of Ireland
By Graham Healy The news was announced yesterday of the sad passing of David Duffield, the legendary commentator with Eurosport, who became known for his unique commentary style. The 84 year-old died as a result of injuries sustained in a fall. In addition to his commentary, Duffield was also an accomplished cyclist, having set the record in 1956 for riding from...
Bora-Argon 18 given wildcard entry for Paris-Roubaix
BORA - ARGON 18 one of the 7 teams awarded wildcard entries for Paris - Roubaix. The 114th edition of the cobbled classic takes place on April 10th. "It is a great honour to be invited once again to the most epic one-day race in the cycling world. This "monument“ of cycling is for sure the most challenging race of...
Alberto Contador takes first win of 2016 at Algarve
Alberto Contador has taken the final stage win at the Volta ao Algarve while securing third place overall after a late attack on the second ascent to Alto do Malhao. After 169km and four climbs, it was on the second ascent of the 45km loop that Contador took matters into his own hands...
“It is good to say goodbye to a very beautiful sport.” – End of an era as Sven Nys retires
At the Sluitingsprijs in Oostmalle today, it was the end if an era as Sven Nys rode his last race. The Belgian had a remarkable career and retires from cyclo-cross with an incredible palmares. In addition to winning the World Championships twice (in 2005 and 2013), Nys also won the World Cup overall six times in addition to 50 individual...
Onboard with Bardiani-CSF at the Trofeo Laigueglia (VIDEO)
The Trofeo Laigueglia (UCI 1.1HC) took place in Liguria recently and this onboard footage shows the fight for position at some of the key points of the race including the first and final ascents of Colla Micheri and the finish. The video was created with footage from the Garmin VIRB camera installed on the bike of Bardiani-CSF rider Giulio Ciccone. Andrea...
Boasson Hagen secures 2nd victory of the week at the Tour of Oman
Edvald Boasson Hagen (Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka) sprinted to victory at the end of the 5th stage of the Tour of Oman. Greg van Avermaet (BMC Racing) was 2nd on the stage with Marco Canola (United Healthcare) taking 3rd. Boasson Hagen's team-mate Jacques Janse van Rensburg jumped into the early break of the day with Pieter Weening (Roompot) and...
Video from the launch of An Post Rás
Beginning at Dublin Castle and totalling 1235 kilometres, the route of the 2016 An Post Rás was unveiled this week which throws up a mixture of climbs and rolling roads to ensure action packed racing. This year’s edition of the race will travel anti-clockwise around Ireland with stage finishes in Multyfarnham, Charleville, Dingle, Sneem, Clonakilty, Dungarvan and Baltinglass before the...
Luis Leon Sanchez crashes out of the Tour of Algarve (VIDEO)
Yesterday's third stage of the Tour of Algarve consisted of an 18-kilometre individual time-trial at Sagres. Going into the stage, Luis Leon Sanchez led the race overall, 5" ahead of Geraint Thomas (Team Sky). Unfortunately for the Spanish rider, he crashed on a particularly rough section of the course where roadworks were taking place. He was unable to continue and...
“It all could have been much worse” – Update on Gert Dockx and Thomas de Gendt
The Lotto-Soudal team of Thomas De Gendt and Gert Dockx have provided an update on the condition of the riders following an incident involving the pair in Spain, when they were hit by a car. "They do not have life-threatening injuries. They will soon be tested on in Belgium," the statement reads. "It all could have been much worse." The team-mates...
Cancellara Best Against the Clock in Portugal
Fabian Cancellara claimed the win in the stage three 18-kilometer time trial in Volta ao Algarve Friday, crossing the line in 20:57 (51.551 km/h), five seconds quicker than Tony Martin (Etixx-Quick Step) and 28 seconds ahead of Geraint Thomas (Sky). It was a tricky course with a technical start and windy conditions thrown in to make it a tough test...
Brewery produces special series of beers to mark 100th edition of the Tour of Flanders
To mark the occasion of the 100th edition of the Tour of Flanders this year, a brewery in Belgium have produced a special series of beers. Kwaremont Bier are honouring the six riders who have each won three editions of De Ronde by releasing six specially labelled bottles of their beer. Achiel Buysse was the first to achieve the feat of...
Did Nacer Bouhanni get pushed up the last climb in Ruta del Sol today?
Nacer Bouhanni took the win in today's second stage of the Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista Del Sol (UCI 2.1) from Palomares del Río to Córdoba. The French rider won the stage in a sprint ahead of Fabio Felline (Trek - Segafredo) and Ben Swift (Team Sky). However, without specifically mentioning his name, Simon Geschke of Team Giant-Alpecin posted a...