Tom-Jelte Slagter Wins The 2013 Tour Down Under

Slagter Wins The 2013 Tour Down Under

by Andrew Dent ADELAIDE, Australia, Jan 27, 2013 (AFP) - Dutchman Tom-Jelte Slagter from Blanco Pro Cycling won the season-opening UCI WorldTour Tour Down Under on Sunday, securing his first title as a professional. Slagter stayed out of trouble in the final 90-kilometre stage through the streets of Adelaide to win the general classification in 18hr 28min 32sec, finishing 17 … [Read more...]

Rabobank Riders To Compete Under New Banner

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BRUSSELS, Dec 13, 2012 (AFP) - The Rabobank team, left high and dry by the withdrawal of their sponsor from professional cycling, have found a new benefactor and will be able to start the 2013 season after all. From January 1, the team will ride under the banner of Blanco Pro Cycling, the team's new Dutch manager announced on Thursday. Rabobank, which has sponsored a professional … [Read more...]