Today cycling news outlets everywhere finally got to use the article templates they must’ve had ready all Spring as the news emerged that Vini Fantini rider Mauro Santambrogio had tested positive for EPO on the first day of this year’s Giro d’Italia.
Well, the stage was cancelled after all, but at least we have something to talk about. Yes, Danilo Di Luca has been caught doping yet again. Here’s the reaction to that and a look at what today’s stage cancellation means for the race. Read the rest of this entry »
Well barring any total disaster on Vincenzo Nibali’s part it looks like the winner of this Giro has already been crowned. The Italian won today’s mountain time trial by nearly a minute from Samuel Sánchez, while podium contenders Cadel Evans and Rigoberto Uran lost 2:36 and 1:26 respectively. Read the rest of this entry »
Three-time Grand Tour winner Denis Menchov has suddenly retired from cycling. The Russian was expected to continue to the end of the season but another training injury to his right knee has apparently put paid to that. Read the rest of this entry »
Well, this was all we saw of the first big day in the Alps. Sestriere was cut completely, leaving just the climb to Bardonecchia, and there were no television pictures due to the weather conditions. Read the rest of this entry »
The first mountain-top finish, and already we have seen a big impact on the overall classification. Read the rest of this entry »
Well we’re at the first rest day, and as far as the big picture goes Wiggins has faltered and Nibali has taken full advantage. More on the first nine stages below.
Dan Martin looked very strong at Flèche Wallonne, with only his positioning letting him down. It wasn’t a huge surprise then, to see him up front at the sharp end of the fourth Monument of the season a few days later. Read the rest of this entry »
