Surprise Romandie winner Zakarin to race in Giro
The Katusha rider from Russia rode to a shocking victory over the weekend in the Tour de Romandie Read the full article at Surprise Romandie winner Zakarin to race in Giro on VeloNews.com.
View ArticlePreview: 2015 Giro d’Italia
Who will carry the pink jersey to Milan? Contador is a five-star favorite, but he faces stiff competition from a cadre of talented riders Read the full article at Preview: 2015 Giro d’Italia on...
View ArticleZakarin solos to victory in Giro stage 11
Ilnur Zakarin shows his class with a brave solo move in the rain to win the day as Alberto Contador comfortably holds the race lead Read the full article at Zakarin solos to victory in Giro stage 11 on...
View ArticleOn-form climbers aiming to stay hot in Arctic Race of Norway
The four-day Arctic Race of Norway kicks off Thursday, and the climbers in the field are targeting the second half of the event. Read the full article at On-form climbers aiming to stay hot in Arctic...
View ArticleParis-Nice: Zakarin wins stage 6, Thomas grabs yellow
Ilnur Zakarin powers to his first win of 2016 in the sixth stage of Paris-Nice as Geraint Thomas takes control of the overall race lead Read the full article at Paris-Nice: Zakarin wins stage 6, Thomas...
View ArticleRomandie race jury zaps Zakarin’s stage 2 win
Nairo Quintana claims the overall lead at Switzerland's Tour of Romandie after the race's first uphill finish. Read the full article at Romandie race jury zaps Zakarin’s stage 2 win on VeloNews.com.
View ArticleDespite dark past, Zakarin gives Russians hope for grand tours
Ilnur Zakarin is Russia's young hope as a grand tour contender, but he has a controversial past that many can't ignore. Read the full article at Despite dark past, Zakarin gives Russians hope for grand...
View ArticleRussian Zakarin primed for greatness
Ilnur Zakarin, 26, holds the reins as Katusha's Giro team leader, and team brass is confident in their first-time grand tour leader. Read the full article at Russian Zakarin primed for greatness on...
View ArticleFour Giro underdogs to watch in the mountains
As the Giro d'Italia reaches its decisive mountain stages, watch out for Amador, Krujswijk, Zakarin, and Chaves, all lurking in the top 10. Read the full article at Four Giro underdogs to watch in the...
View ArticleEkimov: Zakarin has courage and character
Katusha director Viatcheslav Ekimov says Katusha is modernizing, and Ilnur Zakarin looks to be the team's centerpiece GC man. Read the full article at Ekimov: Zakarin has courage and character on...
View ArticleChaos on Giro’s Cima Coppi
Two major GC contenders crash in the Giro d'Italia's mountains, throwing the race for the pink jersey into a state of flux. Read the full article at Chaos on Giro’s Cima Coppi on VeloNews.com.
View ArticleRussian Zakarin focused on Tour amid Olympic concerns
Will top Russians like Ilnur Zakarin be permitted to race the Rio Games? That's up to the IOC, and Zakarin is staying focused on the Tour. Read the full article at Russian Zakarin focused on Tour amid...
View ArticleTransfer rumors: Quintana to Sky? Aru to UAE? Sure, why not
With the Tour de France concluding in a few days, news about potential rider transfers is heating up. Read the full article at Transfer rumors: Quintana to Sky? Aru to UAE? Sure, why not on VeloNews.com.
View ArticleZakarin dreams big after Vuelta podium
Ilnur Zakarin dreams of winning a grand tour after riding to third overall at the 2017 Vuelta a España. Read the full article at Zakarin dreams big after Vuelta podium on VeloNews.com.
View ArticleZakarin: I’m ready to deliver big results in the grand tours
After finishing third behind Chris Froome and Vincenzo Nibali at the 2017 Vuelta a España, Katusha-Alpecin's Ilnur Zakarin says he now knows he can deliver in the grand tours Read the full article at...
View ArticleGiro d’Italia stage 13: Zakarin wins as GC reorders
Mikel Landa makes gains on Roglic, as Polanc keeps pink and Yates suffers Read the full article at Giro d’Italia stage 13: Zakarin wins as GC reorders on VeloNews.com.
View ArticleLanda promises more attacks as bold tactics invigorate Giro
Long range attacks and aggressive racing have given the Giro d'Italia a serious shake-up in the mountains Read the full article at Landa promises more attacks as bold tactics invigorate Giro on...
View ArticleAzevedo denies reports that Katusha-Alpecin could disband
With important sponsors leaving, the future of Katusha-Alpecin is far from secure, but staffers deny the team has given up hope Read the full article at Azevedo denies reports that Katusha-Alpecin...
View ArticleRiis downplays rumors as UCI, teams meet over WorldTour future
Reports of Bjarne Riis's return make waves as teams and the UCI huddle to create WorldTour road map for 2020 Read the full article at Riis downplays rumors as UCI, teams meet over WorldTour future on...
View ArticleRussian climber Zakarin to boost CCC GC ambitions
Team says decision driven by keen business interest in Russia, as well as Zakarin's proven track record in big races Read the full article at Russian climber Zakarin to boost CCC GC ambitions on...
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