The Amstel Gold Race takes the classics riders to the Ardennes and the site of the 2012 Road World Championships. Favorite Philippe Gilbert (BMC): With his victory on Wednesday at the Brabant Arrow, Belgian Philippe Gilbert (BMC) has established himself as the favorite. Remarkably, this was his first victory in a one-day race since the 2012 World Championships. That… read more
After Dutchman Tom Jelte Slagter (Garmin-Sharp) lost all chances of a top overall finish shortly before the end of yesterday's stage, he made amends today with an impressive victory, his second at Paris-Nice. Slagter relegated Rui Costa (Lampre-Merida) and Carlos Betancur (Ag2R-La Mondiale) to second and third place, respectively. The 195-kilometer stage… read more
After just one day in the yellow jersey, John Degenkolb (Giant-Shimano) had to relinquish his lead. At the end of the fourth stage, a 200-kilometer ride from Nevers to Belleville, Briton Geraint Thomas (Sky) took over the top spot. A second-place finish behind Dutchman Tom Jelte Slagter (Garmin-Sharp) was enough for him. Third place went to… read more
