Cross News: Hanka Kupfernagel, the grande dame of cyclocross, will compete in the German Cross Country Championships in Kleinmachnow next Saturday. The four-time world champion can draw on 4 years of experience and, according to her own statement, rode more than she has in a long time last fall. Kleinmachnow near Berlin is a special place for the 20-year-old... read more
Cycling: Those who are said to be dead live longer. This saying holds true for some cyclists in cycling as well. The 2016 season saw at least three impressive cycling comebacks, and with them three surprising winners. They had already been written off, but were able to return for a major success. Among them is a Swiss and a German. Mark… read more
Cycling: Taylor Phinney (BMC Racing) achieved an emotional victory after a 15-month injury layoff. The American won the opening stage of the USA Pro Challenge in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, on Monday. His knee was supported with blue tape, and underneath was a scar that runs almost the entire length of his shin: Taylor Phinney was suffering from the consequences of his... read more
After Sabine Spitz suffered an injury at the beginning of the season and celebrated a phenomenal comeback, winning the German Championship title and the World Cup in Hafjell, the exceptional athlete injured herself again during a training run for the World Championships in Pietermaritzburg. She injured her shoulder so badly that she was unable to participate in the World Championships... read more
