Giro d’Italia, Stage 16. Aleksandr Vlasov takes seventh on the queen stage, remains fourth in the GC
With three climbs all over 2000 metres above sea level, the 16th stage of the Giro d’Italia had been positioned as the queen stage of the race but extreme weather conditions on two out of three climbs, Passo Fedaia and
Vlasov rides onto Giro d’Italia podium after stage 9 GC battle
Aleksandr Vlasov showed his strength in the latest General Classification battle on stage nine of the Giro d’Italia to finish in third place on the brutal gravel summit finish. Vlasov’s impressive performance sees him move onto the Giro d’Italia podium in
Vlasov moves up to fourth overall after brutal Giro d’Italia stage 6
A tough day in the saddle on stage six of the Giro d’Italia saw Aleksandr Vlasov climb the General Classification rankings to move into fourth overall, 24 seconds behind new race leader Attila Valter. Astana – Premier Tech’s Russian leader crossed
Aleksandr Vlasov impresses with strong time trial on Giro d’Italia stage 1
The leader of Astana – Premier Tech Aleksandr Vlasov showcased his time trial skills on a short, but fast and explosive, individual time trial in Torino, which opened the 104th edition of the Giro d’Italia. With a solid effort over
Izagirre wraps up Tour de Romandie in 7th place
Ion Izagirre wrapped up the Tour de Romandie with seventh place on the General Classification after just missing the top ten on the final individual time trial in Fribourg. “It was a hard time trial and I gave it everything I
Ion Izagirre battles to seventh place on Tour de Romandie queen stage
It was a battle of attrition on stage 4 of the Tour de Romandie with freezing temperatures, rain, and snow providing the backdrop to the queen stage. Ion Izagirre crossed the line in seventh place after a General Classification showdown
Top ten finishes for the Izagirre brothers on Tour de Romandie Stage 3
Gorka and Ion Izagirre wrapped up a solid day of racing with fifth and ninth place respectively on stage 3 of the Tour de Romandie, in what was the toughest day of the race so far. Rain and cold temperatures made
Jakob Fuglsang sprints to 12th place at Liège – Bastogne – Liège
The third Monument of the season, Liège - Bastogne - Liège, came down to a nail-biting finale with 2019 winner Jakob Fuglsang finishing just outside of the top ten. Fuglsang’s Astana – Premier Tech teammates did a stellar job to deliver
Vlasov takes confidence from Tour of the Alps podium
The final day of racing at Tour of the Alps saw Aleksandr Vlasov secure third place overall after five tough days in the mountains, in what was his final race before the Giro d’Italia. Astana – Premier Tech’s Russian leader showed
Vlasov shows fighting spirit on Tour of the Alps queen stage
Aleksandr Vlasov showed his strength and determination on stage four of the Tour of the Alps, sprinting to second place in a nail-biting finale of the queen stage. Vlasov’s impressive ride sees him move onto the podium in third place overall