Cycling: Tim Wellens (Lotto Soudal) has won the Ruta del Sol. The Belgian also showed strong form in the final time trial, effortlessly defending his lead. The stage win went to David De la Cruz (Sky). [gap height="25"] [gap height="25"] Time trial on gravel. The 14,2-kilometer individual time trial in Barbate was scheduled to take place today... read more
Cycling: Tim Wellens (Lotto Soudal) inflicted a bitter defeat on Team Sky. The Belgian won the fourth stage of the Ruta del Sol and took the jersey from the previous leader, Wout Poels (Sky). Chris Froome (Sky) was nowhere to be seen on the final climb. However, the Briton also suffered a breakdown a few kilometers from the finish. [gap height="25"] [gap … read more
Cycling: The mountain finish at the Alto de las Allanadas goes to Team Sky, but not to Chris Froome. His teammate Wout Poels proved to be the strongest rider on today's stage of the Ruta del Sol. The final climb saw a thrilling race for the stage win and the overall classification. [gap height="25"] [gap height="25"] 9 escapees escape to the Alto de las... read more
Cycling: Once again, a professional cyclist celebrated too soon in a cycling race. It wasn't Sacha Modolo (Team EF Education First-Drapac p/b Cannondale) who won the opening race of the Ruta del Sol, but Thomas Boudat (Direct Energie). German Jonas Koch (CCC Sprandi Polkowice) finished seventh. Also arriving with the peloton was Chris Froome (Sky), who won today's Ruta del Sol... read more
Cycling: Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) appears to be in excellent early form. The Spaniard won the Tour of Murcia a few days ago with a 70-kilometer solo. He was unstoppable again today at the start of the Vuelta a Andalucia. He arrived in Granada at the same time as five other riders, but, as usual, was the strongest sprinter. He distanced himself... read more
