Pro Cycling News Roundup: May 27, 2014
In today’s pro cycling news: a hellish day at the Giro, Women’s Tour de France to air on Universal Sports Network, Drapac Pro Cycling coming to Philly and more….
Giro d’Italia
Apres Velo releases Giro d’Italia inspired t-shirt
Three time trial stages, the ‘pink jersey’ and the red, white and green of the Italian national flag are the core design elements of a stunning new Giro D’Italia inspired t-shirt by Après Vélo.
Cipollini Bikes to make appearance in 2014 Giro d’Italia
With the start of the 2014 Giro d’Italia less than 48 hours away, the MCipollini brand is ready for this new adventure.
Lampre-Merida formally announces signing of Chris Horner
This announcement already hit the newswires a couple of days ago, but Lampre-Merida formally announced today that the team has come to an agreement to sign Chris Horner for the 2014 season.
Movistar Team launches challenging 2014
Telephone squad starts fourth season in cycling’s top tier with stated goal of claiming overall victory in one of the three Grand Tours
Quintana to ride Giro, Valverde for Tour
Colombian granted Movistar’ leading role in Italy for the first time in a Grand Tour.
Evans Runner-Up At Santos Tour Down Under
BMC’s Cadel Evans finished runner-up Sunday at the Tour Down Under as the top of the overall standings remained unchanged on the final stage.
Evans Solos To Stage Win, Assumes Race Lead Down Under
BMC Racing Team’s Cadel Evans soloed to victory and into the race lead Thursday at the Santos Tour Down Under.
Tinkoff-Saxo’s Nicki Sørensen targeting Giro and Vuelta
The 38 year-old quadruple Danish national champion Nicki Sorensen is looking forward to another season on the team he has been a part of since 2001
Russian riders Ivan Rovny and Nikolay Trusov join Tinkoff-Saxo
Russian riders Ivan Rovny and Nikolay Trusov will join Team Tinkoff-Saxo in 2014. Both riders have agreed to two year contracts, which will see them stay with the World Tour team until 2016.