Quintana ready for Giro d'Italia fight

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Colombian still learning to be a leader

















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Photo Essay: Inside the 2014 Liege–Bastogne–Liege

Top five mountain bike destinations – video

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Where are the best places to go mountain biking? It's a question we get asked all the time, and so this week on BikeRadar we've answered it in the form of a video that compiles our top five mountain bike destinations worldwide.

Covering everything from the dusty trails of Utah to designated trail centres in South Wales, our list is full of the finest riding the world has to offer! Check it out below:

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Video: BikeRadar's top five mountain bike destinations

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Albasini wins stage 1 at Tour de Romandie

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Michael Albasini won stage 1 of the Tour de Romandie Wednesday in Sion, Switzerland. Albasini (Orica-GreenEdge) took a reduced bunch sprint for victory in the weather-shortened 88-kilometer leg from Brigue after a long-range attack by Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) fell short.

Jésus Herrada (Movistar) was second and Ramunas Navardauskas (Garmin-Sharp) was third.

“I had two, three guys in front of me. I knew one of them was going to go nervous and chase him [Thomas Voeckler],” said Albasini. “I just waited and timed my sprint well.”

Michal Kwiatkowski (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) defended his overall lead with four days remaining. Albasini moved into second, five seconds behind the Polish champion.

Three riders comprised the day’s long breakaway: Silvan Dillier (BMC Racing), Jelle Vanendert (Lotto-Belisol), and Reto Hollenstein (IAM Cycling).

After the escape faded on the Cat. 2 Lens climb, 2013 Giro d’Italia champion Nibali broke away on the descent, inside the final 20km.

Andrew Talansky (Garmin-Sharp) and Nicolas Roche (Tinkoff-Saxo) tried to join the Sicilian with 9km to go, but the peloton pulled the two chasers back. Thomas Voeckler (Europcar) tried as well, but got nowhere.

With 7km to go, Nibali held a 25-second advantage. The gap was 13 seconds with 4km remaining.

Behind Nibali, a train of Astana riders parked itself behind Omega Pharma’s Rigoberto Urán, forcing the Colombian to serve as the only chaser for overall leader Kwiatkowski. Urán waved Tom Danielson up with just over 2km to go, leaving the pace-making to the Garmin rider.

Omega Pharma’s time trial world champion Tony Martin surged out of the bunch with 1.8km to go, drawing out second overall Rohan Dennis (Garmin), but with 1.3km to go, the race was together at the front.

Voeckler jumped again inside the final kilometer, taking a quick, five-second gap, but Dennis closed down on the Frenchman. Albasini came off Dennis’ wheel in the final 150 meters and powered his way to victory.

The Tour de Romandie continues Thursday with the 166km second stage, from Sion to Montreux. The lumpy stage includes two Cat. 3 climbs, as well as an uncategorized ramp in the final 5km.

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Report: Riccò caught buying doping products

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Three of the best adventure packs

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When it comes to long-distance mountain bike rides preparation is key, and most riders would soon find themselves in trouble without a dependable backpack.

If you’re thinking of taking on the challenge of a longer ride, such as this year’s Rat Race: The Crossing, here are three of the best packs to consider.

For shorter days in the saddle

Deuter Race EXP Air pack

• £67.95


• Storage: 12(+3) litres


• Weight: 940g

We say: “Stable, airy and solid construction – with a little compromise”

Read the full review of the Deuter Race EXP Air

For the long haul

Vaude Splash 20+5 pack

• £70


• Storage: 20(+5) litres


• Weight: 950g

We say: “A high-quality pack that’s great for big days out in uncertain weather”

Read the full review of the Vaude Splash 20+5

Women’s specific option

Deuter Trans Alpine 26 SL women's backpack

• Price: £90


• Storage: 26 litres


• Weight: 1,230g

“Durable construction and comfortable fit will give years of commuting and adventure service”

Read the full review of the Deuter Trans Alpine 26 SL

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USA Cycling partners with Osmo Nutrition

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USA Cycling is pleased to announce a three-year partnership with Osmo Nutrition as the official hydration sponsor to USA Cycling and Team USA Cycling.



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