Cycling: The Cyclocross World Cup begins today in Valkenburg. Like last year, the Dutch team will be hoping for victories from their favorites, Marianne Vos (Rabo-Liv) and Lars van der Haar (Giant-Shimano). But the Germans are also looking forward to the race with optimism. Philipp Walsleben (BKCP-Powerplus), last year's World Cup runner-up, will be at the start. And... read more
Cycling: Henning Bommel brought the German Cycling Federation (BDR) another medal at the European Track Championships in Guadeloupe. The endurance specialist was only beaten by Frenchman Benjamin Thomas and Italian Liam Bertazzo in the points race. Bommel had 40 points after 24 kilometers, while Thomas and Bertazzo had 37 and 30 points, respectively. The good performance... read more
Test: The world is flat. That's at least what you'd think when you look at the portfolios of many manufacturers. Cyclocross bikes with cantilever brakes are hardly found anymore. Instead, models with hydraulic disc brakes have taken their place. So it's no wonder that Stevens wants to follow the trend. The Hamburg-based manufacturer is pushing the boundaries with the Super Prestige... read more
Cycling: Madonna di Campiglio in 1999 was the turning point in the career of Marco Pantani, who was found dead in an apartment hotel in Rimini ten years ago in February. After the investigation into the circumstances of his death was reopened in recent weeks, more and more new facts are emerging. The police are said to have given little to the crime scene... read more
Cycling: Admittedly, Guadeloupe isn't exactly the place you'd think of for a European Championship. However, the French overseas department in the Caribbean is currently hosting the European Championships. And the BDR began with three medals. The triple victory of Olympic victory, World Championship title, and European Championship honors remained in the women's team sprint for Kristina Vogel and... read more
