Cycling: Spain is undoubtedly a cycling nation. Famous names like Indurain, Bahamontes, Sastre, and Freire achieved good results for decades. But their careers are long over. Now Alberto Contador is also gone. There are no successors in sight. Does Spanish cycling have a serious problem? Top stars are retiring. It's... read more
Cycling: Dutchman Bauke Mollema (Trek-Segafredo) finally won the Clasica San Sebastian yesterday, Saturday. Over the past four years, he has consistently finished in the top nine, but never climbed above second place. He relegated Frenchman Tony Gallopin (Lotto Soudal) to second place and Spaniard Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) to fourth place. read more
Cycling: On the 20th stage of the 2016 Tour de France, the first Spanish stage victory was finally achieved. Ion Izagirre (Movistar) prevailed in the downhill against Jarlinson Pantano (IAM) and Vincenzo Nibali (Astana). There were hardly any changes in the overall standings. The exciting starting position in the battle for the podium was to be determined today on the 20th and penultimate stage... read more
Cycling: There are four favorites for the overall victory in this year's Tour de France. But with 198 starters, there are far more podium contenders. Rarely do all the favorites make it through the three tough weeks healthy and in top form – and then the moment comes for the Tour de France underdogs. * * Vincenzo Nibali (Team Astana) It seems almost ironic when... read more
Cycling: In today's team check, we come to last year's second-place finisher in the WorldTour team rankings: Team Katusha. The Russian racing team had a successful season overall, but doping issues once again tarnish the otherwise positive impression. Team Katusha - Overview Second place in the WorldTour team rankings, with Joaquim Rodriguez (2nd) and Alexander Kristoff... read more
