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Parents, friends of late world junior TT champion Igor Decraene dismiss suicide claims
September 2, 2014
The parents of the recently-departed junior world time trial champion Igor Decraene have moved to dismiss media reports which emerged following his tragic death early on Saturday morning, insisting that suggestions he took his own life are completely untrue. On September 24th of last year the Belgian beat Mathias Krigbaum (Denmark) and Zeke Mostov (United […]
Rocacorba Daily
September 2, 2014
In this morning’s edition of the Rocacorba Daily news digest: Kamil Gradek solos to victory on stage 3 of the Tour of China I; Contador sets sights on Vuelta victory; Vuelta race leader Quintana- ‘If I lose time in the time trial, it won’t be much'; Kirsten Wild signs with Hitec Products; David de la […]
Vuelta race leader Quintana: If I lose time in the time trial, it won’t be much
September 2, 2014
Speaking in advance of Tuesday’s important time trial, Vuelta a España general classification leader Nairo Quintana has said that he doesn’t think he will give up much time – if any – to his rivals. The Colombian is a climbing specialist rather than an expert against the clock, although he did win the uphill time […]
Rocacorba Daily
September 1, 2014
In this morning’s edition of the Rocacorba Daily news digest: Winner Anacona claims Vuelta stage 9, Quintana into the overall lead; Pawel Bernas leads Tour of China I after stage 1 win, Mattia Gavazzi takes stage 2; Sylvain Chavanel wins GP Ouest France - Plouay; Lucinda Brand leads Rabo-Liv 1-2-3 at GP de Plouay-Bretagne World […]
Anacona wins stage 9, Quintana profits from Contador attack
September 1, 2014
Making a move in search of the race leader’s red jersey but having to settle for the stage win, Winner Anacona (Lampre-Merida) raced to an excellent victory on the Vuelta a España’s summit finish at Aramón Valdelinares. The Colombian rider lived up to his name when he proved strongest out of a 31man break which […]
Froome says red jersey could take time to come, Contador downplays importance of stage nine finish
August 31, 2014
Two of the Vuelta a España’s two big pre-race favourites, Chris Froome and Alberto Contador, have both suggested that today’s big summit finish of Aramón Valdelinares may have a limited effect in determining the final overall winner of the race. While the final climb is a first category ascent and is 1445 metres above sea […]