Cataldo cool ahead of Giro's high mountains
Omega Pharma – Quick-Step | May 18, 2012
Dario Cataldo arrived in Sestri Levante, just past Italy's Cinque Terre, calm and relaxed yesterday. The Italian of team OmegaPharma-Quick Step is in the right state of mind to confront the Giro d'Italia's high ...
Henning seeks to secure his Hawaii slot at Ironman Texas
Specialized Racing: Long Course | May 15, 2012
Dane Rasmus Henning seeks to clinch a podium and points for the Kona Pro Ranking when he is on the start line at Ironman Texas on May 19. He hopes to build on the good form he has shown so far in 2012 that has resulted in a 4th ...
Schneider Takes the Win at Loop de Loop Grand Prix
Team TIBCO | May 14, 2012
Team TIBCO sprinter Samantha Schneider took the win at the Loop de Loop Grand Prix in St. Louis, Missouri yesterday as part of the MoPro professional cycling series. Schneider followed up her victory with another ...
Kreuziger checks off first week in Giro
Astana | May 14, 2012
Roman Kreuziger (Astana) checked off week number one in the Giro d'Italia, the first of three towards what he hopes is an overall win. He trails by 35 seconds on Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Barracuda) after three days in ...
Specialized wins team competition at Czech World Cup
Specialized Racing: XC MTB | May 14, 2012
Specialized Racing topped the team results at the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Nove Mesto Na Morave, Czech Republic on Sunday, thanks in part to Jaroslav Kulhavy, who rode to a strong second place and to Burry ...
Tiralongo benefits from Astana strength
Astana | May 12, 2012
Paolo Tiralongo took a second career win in the Giro d'Italia today thanks to his Astana team's strength. The Italian sprinted clear of Michele Scarponi (Lampre-ISD) at the top of the Rocca di Cambio climb, a move ...
Specialized Triathletes Transition to World Class Success
May 11, 2012
On the heels of Craig Alexander’s record-setting Kona win last year aboard the S-Works Shiv , the whole Specialized team of triathletes continues to build momentum and take key victories in races around the ...
4 Jours de Dunkerque STAGE 4: Stybar Crushes Cobbles, Wins
Omega Pharma – Quick-Step | May 7, 2012
Zdenek Stybar, just four races into his road season for Omega Pharma - Quick-Step Cycling Team, won solo on Monday at 4 Jours de Dunkerque, Stage 4. He attacked with just kilometers to go, and gapped all chasers on a ...
Kreuziger's head held high, says Martinelli
Astana | May 7, 2012
Roman Kreuziger (Astana) can hold his head high after the first Danish stages of the Giro d'Italia. Out of the favourites, he only trails Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Barracuda) by seven seconds. The Czech made the ...
Boaro enjoys Danish start to first Giro
Saxo Bank | May 7, 2012
Italian Manuele Boaro is enjoying the Danish start of the 2012 Giro d'Italia, his first Grand Tour. Racing for home team, Saxo Bank, he's treated as cycling royalty. "It's like racing at home here," he explained ...
Chicchi ready to try his luck in Giro sprints
Omega Pharma – Quick-Step | May 4, 2012
Francesco Chicchi (Specialized bikes) is chomping at the bit to try his luck in the sprints during the 95th Giro d’Italia, which clicks into gear Saturday in Denmark. The former U23 world champion will lead ...
Kreuziger in Giro for Grand Tour win
Astana | May 3, 2012
Roman Kreuziger is in Herning, Denmark, and ready to start another Grand Tour adventure. On Saturday, he kicks off the Giro d'Italia with an 8.7-kilometre time trial run through the city's streets. It's the first ...