The Amstel Gold Race takes the classic bike hunters to the Ardennes and the site of the 2012 Road World Championships. Favorite Philippe Gilbert (BMC) With his victory on Wednesday at the Arrow of Brabant, Belgian Philippe Gilbert (BMC) has become the favorite. It's worth noting that this victory was his first in a one-day race since the 2012 World Championships. That... read more
After Dutchman Tom Jelte Slagter (Garmin-Sharp) lost all chances of a top finish in the overall standings yesterday shortly before the end of the stage, he took revenge today with an impressive victory, his second in Paris-Nice. Slagter beat Rui Costa (Lampre-Merida) and Carlos Betancur (Ag2R-La Mondiale) to second and third place. The 195-kilometer... read more
After just one day in the yellow jersey, John Degenkolb (Giant-Shimano) had to relinquish his lead. At the end of the fourth stage, which covered over 200 kilometers from Nevers to Belleville, Briton Geraint Thomas (Sky) took the lead. Second place on the day behind Dutchman Tom Jelte Slagter (Garmin-Sharp) was enough for him. His third place on the day was... read more
