2013 Vuelta a Espana: Valverde survives hellish day on Stage 14
Spaniard gets struck by rain and cold in the Pyrenees, drops at the descent of Ordino and recovers after frantic pursuit through Le Comella and La Gallina
Cyclists
André Greipel wins first Brussels Cycling Classic
André Greipel has won the first edition of the Brussels Cycling Classic, the race that succeeds Paris – Bruxelles.
Brent Bookwalter Runner-Up on Stage 3 of Tour of Alberta
BMC Racing Team’s Brent Bookwalter finished runner-up and moved into second overall Friday at the Tour of Alberta on a day when crosswinds split the peloton and shook up the overall standings.
2013 Vuelta a Espana: Pablo Lastras crashes out of race
The Movistar Team suffered its worst day of the 2013 Vuelta with the abandon of Pablo Lastras with a triple fracture and the crash of Intxausti while contesting the stage win in a successful ten-man break
Fabio Duarte continues with Team Colombia for 2014 season
Fabio Duarte will ride for Team Colombia in 2014, marking his third consecutive season with the Escarabajos.
Philip Deignan joins Team Sky
Team Sky has announced signing talented Irish rider Philip Deignan for the 2014 season. The 29-year-old from County Donegal joins the team after a successful second season with the UnitedHealthcare squad.
BMC Racing Team’s Dillier Wins From Breakaway In Alberta
BMC Racing Team’s Silvan Dillier out-sprinted Serghei Tvetcov (Jelly Belly presented by Kenda) to win Thursday’s Stage 2 of the Tour of Alberta after the pair rode the final 80 kilometers of the 174.8-km race together.
2013 Vuelta a Espana: Philippe Gilbert Takes First Victory As World Champion
BMC Racing Team’s Philippe Gilbert won his first race as world road champion Thursday by charging past Edvald Boasson Hagen (Sky Procycling) in the final 50 meters of the uphill finish of Stage 12 of the Vuelta a España.
Gretsch to Ag2R
Patrick Gretsch is committed for two years with the AG2R LA MONDIALE Pro Cycling Team.