Written by: Frankie Taggart NEW DELHI - Cycling at the Commonwealth Games will be as notable for the big names missing as much as the riders gunning for glory. A string of top stars have pulled out diminishing the quality of competition but also giving the event a fresh look. Hosts India are competing for the first time in 32 years but are not seen as serious contenders with … [Read more...]
Team Sky’s Russell Downing wins Tour of Wallonie
July 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Russell Downing produced a storming late kick to win the final stage of the Tour de Wallonie, and also secured the overall victory in the process. The Yorkshireman was guided into position brilliantly by Mathew Hayman as the peloton hurtled into Lontzen and then powered along the closing straight to take a narrow sprint win ahead of Stefan van Dijk (Verandas Willems). That performance … [Read more...]
Michael Barry To Ride With Team Sky in 2010
October 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Michael Barry has announced that he will be riding with Team Sky for the 2010 season. He stated that he is moving from Columbia-HTC to Team Sky to work more closely with younger riders to help build the future. "I'll be one of the veteran riders, which is kind of strange," said Barry, who will be 35 next year. "The years pass quickly." "I've been a pro since 1998, so I have that experience. … [Read more...]
Hagen Claims Lead As He Wins His Third Straight Stage
September 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
STOKE, England, Sept 16, 2009 (AFP) - Norway's Edvald Boasson Hagen claimed a third successive stage win to move into the overall lead of the Tour of Britain on Wednesday. The 22-year-old, won a sprint finish ahead of Italian Filippo Pozzato and Britain's Russell Downing to claim his sixth Tour of Britain stage victory in two seasons. He now leads Dutch rider Kai Reus by nine seconds. … [Read more...]
Olympic Champion Geraint Thomas To Join Team Sky
September 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
LONDON, Sept 9, 2009 (AFP) - Olympic gold medal winner Geraint Thomas is one of six British riders who will join new professional cycling squad Team Sky next season, the team confirmed on Wednesday. More riders are set to be announced on Thursday, with speculation that British star Bradley Wiggins could be among them. Thomas, 23, was the youngest rider in the 2007 Tour de France and … [Read more...]
Downing Defies The Elements To Win Tour of Ireland
August 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Downing Takes His Biggest Career Victory as Nordhaug Wins the Stage Into Cork Russell Downing (Candi TV-Marshalls Pasta) rode a swashbuckling final stage from Bantry to Cork today, partnering Lars Petter Nordhaug (Joker Bianchi) in a final, decisive breakaway. The Norwegian took the stage victory, while the overall victory in the 2009 Tour of Ireland fell to Yorkshireman Downing on his 31st … [Read more...]