Cycling: Spaniard Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) will return to racing at the upcoming Tour de France. This was announced today. After crashing at the Amstel Gold Race, a fractured thumb forced Rodriguez to abandon the Giro d'Italia. To prepare for the Vuelta a España, he will start the Tour de France on July 5th in Leeds… read more
Cycling: The 2014 season has been anything but successful for Spanish professional cyclist Joaquin Rodriguez (Katusha). After his serious crash at the Giro d'Italia, he could now return to racing at the Tour de France. However, a final decision has not yet been made. According to the team, Rodriguez has been training since last… read more
Italian Diego Ulissi secured the first stage win of the Giro d'Italia for his Lampre-Merida team on the fifth stage. Cadel Evans (BMC) finished second, ahead of Julien Arredondo (Trek). The stage covered more than 200 kilometers from Taranto to the final climb in Viggiano. Rain once again accompanied the riders. Undeterred… read more
Giro d'Italia: This is what it's all about. Italy's most famous trophy will once again be fiercely contested this year. Three weeks of thrilling cycling lie ahead. We take a look at the individual stages and the favorites. This year, the Giro d'Italia begins in Ireland. From May 9th to 11th, the race will stop on the Emerald Isle before… read more
Liège-Bastogne-Liège traditionally concludes the Ardennes week. This year's Doyenne will once again be fiercely contested. Favorite Philippe Gilbert (BMC) lived up to expectations, winning the Amstel Gold Race a week ago. He then held back on Wednesday's Flèche Wallonne. Tomorrow, one should… read more
