Cycling: The Bahrain-Merida team was actually founded several years ago for Vincenzo Nibali. But now the Italian and several fellow countrymen are leaving the team. Together with new sponsor McLaren, the team management now has to navigate a not-so-easy transition. Bahrain-Merida 2019: That was far too little. Despite 17 victories this season,... read more
Cycling: In the third and final part of our preview, we focus on all the Tour de France teams with strong general classification riders. Among them are the Ineos, Movistar, and Astana teams. AG2R La Mondiale: Everyone's riding for Bardet. Romain Bardet has finished in the top ten of the Tour de France every year for the past five years, twice even finishing in the top ten. read more
Cycling: In the final part of our big preview, we report on the Giro d'Italia teams that have their sights set on the overall standings. The top-ranked riders are battling for the coveted podium spots. Click here for the first and second parts of our big team preview. Movistar: The second team must now deliver. Team Movistar has been part of the Giro d'Italia since... read more
Cycling: Team Bahrain-Merida has completed its second season and delivered an impressive performance. Numerous victories and podium finishes spanned the entire year. Thanks to the team's strong transfer policy, 2019 could be even better. Bahrain-Merida 2018: Nibali wasn't the only one to impress. With 29 season victories and 70... read more
Cycling: The transfer carousel continues to turn. Simon Geschke, Niki Terpstra, and Roman Kreuziger have now signed new contracts. Somewhat surprisingly, all three will be wearing different jerseys next season. Simon Geschke is leaving his team after 10 years. Simon Geschke (Sunweb) is actually what you would call a loyal rider... read more
