Lofkvist to miss six weeks, Ardennes after car/bike collision
Thomas Löfkvist (IAM Cycling) will miss the Ardennes classics and Tour du Romandie due to injuries suffered in a run-in with an automobile, the Swiss team announced on Thursday. Löfkvist suffered an...
View Article7 key climbs of the Ardennes classics
More than any others, these seven climbs hold the key to glory in the hilly classics set to open Sunday in Maastricht, Netherlands
View ArticleValverde, Quintana lead strong, ambitious Movistar into Ardennes classics
Alejandro Valverde headlines a talented Movistar squad hungry for some wins at the Ardennes classics. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comThe Spanish armada of Team Movistar drives into the...
View ArticleAlberto Contador will race Fleche Wallonne, Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Alberto Contador, attacking in Oman, is ready to race the Ardennes, team management reports. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comVALKENBURG, Netherlands (VN) — Alberto Contador will race Flèche...
View ArticleSagan heading to the U.S. for racing, training after Flèche Wallonne
American cycling fans will see Peter Sagan up close this year, as he will compete in the Amgen Tour of California and the USA Pro Challenge. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comGHENT, Belgium...
View ArticleCourse Preview: It’s the Mur or nothing at Flèche Wallonne
Joaquim Rodríguez finally cracked the Mur's code in 2012, attacking from impossibly far out, but holding off his rivals for the win. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comMAASTRICHT, Netherlands...
View ArticleDespite Amstel crash, Rodríguez to start Flèche with Liège on horizon
Joaquim Rodríguez said he'll race in Wednesday's Flèche Wallonne, even though he admitted to having "no chance of winning." Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comRIEMST, Belgium (VN) — Joaquim...
View ArticlePorte, Froome give Sky extra boost for Ardennes classics
Richie Porte will be at the start of Wednesday's Flèche Wallonne and Sunday's Liège–Bastogne–Liège. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comMAASTRICHT, Netherlands (VN) — Red-hot Richie Porte and...
View ArticleWith climbing chops, lethal sprint, Martin poised for Ardennes breakout
After years of progress, Dan Martin could find himself on the top step in the Ardennes this week. Photo: VeloNews.comMAASTRICHT, Netherlands (VN) — Daniel Martin is poised for an Ardennes break out...
View ArticleFleche Wallonne and Fleche Wallonne Feminine 2013 startlists
Joaquim Rodríguez powered away with his first classics win on the Mur de Huy at Flèche Wallonne in April 2012. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com Specialized-lululemon 2. BRENNAUER Lisa 3....
View ArticleDefending champion Rodriguez spills the secrets to winning Fleche Wallonne
Joaquim Rodríguez was second at Flèche Wallonne twice before acing the Mur de Huy for victory in 2012. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comRIEMST, Belgium (VN) — Perhaps no one in the...
View ArticleMoreno wins 2013 Fleche Wallonne
Daniel Moreno timed a late attack perfectly to win Flèche Wallonne on Wednesday. Photo: Eric Lalmand | AFPDaniel Moreno (Katusha) won the Flèche Wallonne classic on Wednesday in Huy, Belgium. High up...
View ArticleFleche Wallonne 2013 results
1. Daniel MORENO FERNANDEZ, Katusha, in 4:52:33 2. Sergio Luis HENAO MONTOYA, Sky, at :03 3. Carlos Alberto BETANCUR GOMEZ, Ag2r La Mondiale, at :03 4. Daniel MARTIN, Garmin-Sharp, at :03 5. Michal...
View ArticleThe ‘other’ Colombian, Betancur, steps up at Fleche Wallonne
Carlos Betancur attacked on the opening ramp of the Mur de Huy and nearly held on for victory. Photo: Andrew Hood | VeloNews.comHUY, Belgium (VN) — Carlos Betancur (Ag2r La Mondiale) has been waiting...
View ArticleInches from Fleche Wallonne podium, Martin underlines Ardennes potential
Daniel Martin came back from a late flat for fourth at Flèche Wallonne. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comHUY, Belgium (VN) — Daniel Martin (Garmin-Sharp) edged closer to winning one-day...
View ArticleMoreno emerges from the shadow of his friend, ‘Purito’
When Katusha gave him the reins on Wednesday, Daniel Moreno stepped up to win Flèche Wallonne. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comHUY, Belgium (VN) — Daniel Moreno (Katusha) has bounced around...
View ArticleGallery: Fleche Wallonne 2013
Daniel Moreno drops the favorites for the biggest win of his career
View ArticleGallery: Agony and ecstacy on the Mur de Huy
Riders experience the full breadth of emotion on the steepest of the Ardennes climbs
View ArticleLucky No. 11: Rodriguez, Moreno share historic hotel room
Memorabilia hangs from the lobby walls at the Hotel Malpertuus, a place where many cycling teams have stayed during Ardennes week. Photo: Andrew Hood | VeloNews.comRIEMST, Belgium (VN) — Joaquim...
View ArticleOmega Pharma’s new Polish star is finding his place in the Ardennes
Former junior world time trial champion Michal Kwiatkowski is finding success everywhere he looks in 2013. Photo: Gregor Brown | VeloNews.comGHENT, Belgium (VN) — Young Pole Michal Kwiatkowski keeps...
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