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Petacchi gets first season win in Bayern Rundfahrt
After a litany of near misses, Alessandro Petacchi (Lampre-ISD) broke through for his first win of season 2012 in the Bayern Rundfahrt in Germany, taking the bunch sprint of Orica-GreenEDGE rider Allan Davis.
Sprint debrief: Renshaw analyses his Giro
Close, but no cigar may be the theme of Mark Renshaw’s season so far, but it’s not through want of trying.
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Podcast: Tour of California wrap, Giro outlook
Another week, another edition of the Cycling Central podcast. The Amgen Tour of California, the Giro d'Italia and the Tour only a month away make this extended edition a must-download.
Greipel makes winning return in Belgium
Andre Greipel (Lotto Belisol) took the opening stage of the Tour of Belgium overnight, sprinting home ahead of Danilo Napolitano (Aqua e Sapone) and Kenny Van Hummel (Vacansoleil-DCM) to take the early race lead.
Rodriguez holds on to Giro lead
Joaquim Rodriguez maintained his position as leader of the Giro d'Italia and dedicated his win in the 186km 17th stage to his great friend Xavi Tondo, who died exactly a year ago.
Full StoryWEDNESDAY 23 MAY 2012
Orica-GreenEDGE call-up better late than never for Bewley
With Robbie McEwen’s retirement at the conclusion of the Amgen Tour of California, New Zealander Sam Bewley gets his chance to shine in Orica-GreenEDGE colours and the 24-year-old is relishing the opportunity.
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Cancellara to make Bayern Rundfahrt return
Olympic time-trial champion Fabian Cancellara will make his return to competition on Wednesday (Thursday morning AEST) in the Bayern Rundfahrt in Germany after nearly two months out through injury.
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Izagirre solos to Giro stage win
Jon Izagirre's solo break paid off as the Euskaltel-Euskadi rider won the 16th stage of the Giro d'Italia for his first major win at this level.
Full StoryTUESDAY 22 MAY 2012
Gilbert ready for Tour of Belgium title defence
Former UCI No.1 Philippe Gilbert will begin his Tour of Belgium title defence tomorrow after taking a month off racing.
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Gilmore second in Gatineau
Australian sprinter Rochelle Gilmore finished second to Specialized-lululemon rival Ina-Yoko Teutenberg at the GP Gatineau yesterday.
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Bewley to fill McEwen's shoes
New Zealand cyclist Sam Bewley will fill the place in Orica-GreenEDGE’s team vacated by Australian legend Robbie McEwen after the Amgen Tour of California.
Full StoryMONDAY 21 MAY 2012
Tour chiefs fined for doctor's sacking
Tour de France organisers Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) have been ordered to pay 115,000 Euro in compensation to former head doctor Gerard Porte following his illegal sacking, his lawyer said yesterday.
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Martin to race at Tour of Belgium
Time-trial world champion Tony Martin headlines the Omega Pharma-Quick-Step team named for the Tour of Belgium starting on Wednesday.
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Boasson Hagen takes overall honours in Tour of Norway
Sky's Edvald Boasson Hagen finished safely in the bunch on the final day of the Glava Tour of Norway, to snag himself the final general classification win over Australian Orica-GreenEDGE rider, Simon Clarke.
Aussie sprint legend Robbie McEwen retires
Australian cycling star Robbie McEwen retired today after the
final stage of the Amgen Tour of California, concluding a 17-year professional
career that saw him capture 12 Tour de France stage victories, three maillot verts, and two Australian national road championships.
