Peter Sagan triumphed for the second day in succession as he won the fourth stage of the Tour de Suisse.
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Wetpussycatsinheat tore up his local trails, killed some killer climbs and had a great time, yups, sucks to be me.
Mt. Ste. Anne DH Finals - UCI WORLD Cup (Round 4)
Men:
1. Aaron Gwin
2. Greg Minaar
3. Danny Hart
4. Gee Atherton
5. Sam Hill
Women:
1. Rachel Atherton
2. Myriam Nicole
3. Emmeline Ragot
4. Emilie Seigenthal
5. Micayla Gatto
Men:
1. Aaron Gwin
2. Greg Minaar
3. Danny Hart
4. Gee Atherton
5. Sam Hill
Women:
1. Rachel Atherton
2. Myriam Nicole
3. Emmeline Ragot
4. Emilie Seigenthal
5. Micayla Gatto
Windham DH Finals - UCI World Cup (Round 5)
Men:
1. Aaron Gwin
2. Steve Smith
3. Gee Atherton
4. Danny Hart
5. Loic Bruni
Women:
1. Rachel Atherton
2. Tracy Hannah
3. Emmeline Ragot
4. Emilie Seigenthal
5. Myriam Nicole
Men:
1. Aaron Gwin
2. Steve Smith
3. Gee Atherton
4. Danny Hart
5. Loic Bruni
Women:
1. Rachel Atherton
2. Tracy Hannah
3. Emmeline Ragot
4. Emilie Seigenthal
5. Myriam Nicole
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German sprinter John Degenkolb of Argos-Shimano took his third win in seven days in stage seven of the Vuelta a Espana in Alcaniz.
Red-hot Rodriguez wins Vuelta stage six
Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez won stage six of the Vuelta a Espana ahead of Briton Chris Froome to consolidate his leader's red jersey.
Red-hot Rodriguez wins Vuelta stage six
Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez won stage six of the Vuelta a Espana ahead of Briton Chris Froome to consolidate his leader's red jersey.
Valverde reels in Contador to win stage eight
Joaquin Rodriguez held on to the race lead as Alejandro Valverde won stage eight of the Vuelta a Espana after a dramatic finish in Andorra.
Joaquin Rodriguez held on to the race lead as Alejandro Valverde won stage eight of the Vuelta a Espana after a dramatic finish in Andorra.
Rodriguez extends lead as Gilbert wins in Barcelona
Race leader Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) added 20 seconds to his advantage after finishing second on stage nine of the Vuelta a Espana in Barcelona.
Boasson Hagen and Cavendish win
Norway's Edvald Boasson Hagen won the GP Ouest-France in Plouay.
The Team Sky rider soloed to victory in the final stages of the race, a tough 243km race that took in nine laps of a 27km circuit around the town.
Portugal's Rui Costa was keeping up with Boasson Hagen until the final kilometre, but was left for dead as the Norwegian completed a magnificent victory.
Heinrich Haussler came third.
The win completed a superb day for Team Sky, with Mark Cavendish winning the final stage of the Tour of Denmark.
The world champion was set up perfectly or the sprint finish in Frederiksberg, holding off the attentions of Matteo Pelucchi (Europcar) and Andre Greipel (Lotto-Belisol) at the line.
Lieuwe Westra (Vacansoleil-DCM) safely held on to his overnight lead by finishing in the pack, the Dutchman clinching the yellow jersey by 10 seconds over nearest rival Ramunas Navardauskas (Garmin-Sharp).
Race leader Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) added 20 seconds to his advantage after finishing second on stage nine of the Vuelta a Espana in Barcelona.
Boasson Hagen and Cavendish win
Norway's Edvald Boasson Hagen won the GP Ouest-France in Plouay.
The Team Sky rider soloed to victory in the final stages of the race, a tough 243km race that took in nine laps of a 27km circuit around the town.
Portugal's Rui Costa was keeping up with Boasson Hagen until the final kilometre, but was left for dead as the Norwegian completed a magnificent victory.
Heinrich Haussler came third.
The win completed a superb day for Team Sky, with Mark Cavendish winning the final stage of the Tour of Denmark.
The world champion was set up perfectly or the sprint finish in Frederiksberg, holding off the attentions of Matteo Pelucchi (Europcar) and Andre Greipel (Lotto-Belisol) at the line.
Lieuwe Westra (Vacansoleil-DCM) safely held on to his overnight lead by finishing in the pack, the Dutchman clinching the yellow jersey by 10 seconds over nearest rival Ramunas Navardauskas (Garmin-Sharp).
Vande Velde claims USA Pro Challenge title
American Christian Vande Velde overcame a nine-second deficit to claim the USA Pro Challenge with a runner-up finish in the final stage individual time trial won by compatriot Taylor Phinney on Sunday.
Vande Velde, who finished second overall in the inaugural event last year, was 13 seconds behind Phinney on the 15.3-kilometre stage.
Last year's winner Levi Leipheimer, who was leading into the final day, faded badly during the time trial and finished ninth to slip to third overall.
"I can't believe I won," said Vande Velde. "The team worked so hard all week. I am over the moon (because) I've been the bridesmaid so many times in my career.
"I wasn't going to let one slip away this time."
The 36-year-old Vande Velde's last stage race win was the 2008 Tour of Missouri.
He had been involved in a tense battle with Teejay van Garderen for the overall lead for three of the seven days of the 1,338 kilometre race, before Leipheimer seized the lead on the final climbing day in stage six.
Last year's winner, however, finished 33 seconds behind Vande Velde in the time trial to slip to third overall.
Van Garderen of the United States was third in the time trial, 19 seconds behind Phinney and finished second overall with a 21-second deficit.
Phinney, who began the day in 71st overall, pedalled to his victory in an average speed of 52.64 kph.
"I had a tough early week with crashes and I almost pulled the plug," said Phinney, who was the 26th of 96 starters in the final stage.
American Christian Vande Velde overcame a nine-second deficit to claim the USA Pro Challenge with a runner-up finish in the final stage individual time trial won by compatriot Taylor Phinney on Sunday.
Vande Velde, who finished second overall in the inaugural event last year, was 13 seconds behind Phinney on the 15.3-kilometre stage.
Last year's winner Levi Leipheimer, who was leading into the final day, faded badly during the time trial and finished ninth to slip to third overall.
"I can't believe I won," said Vande Velde. "The team worked so hard all week. I am over the moon (because) I've been the bridesmaid so many times in my career.
"I wasn't going to let one slip away this time."
The 36-year-old Vande Velde's last stage race win was the 2008 Tour of Missouri.
He had been involved in a tense battle with Teejay van Garderen for the overall lead for three of the seven days of the 1,338 kilometre race, before Leipheimer seized the lead on the final climbing day in stage six.
Last year's winner, however, finished 33 seconds behind Vande Velde in the time trial to slip to third overall.
Van Garderen of the United States was third in the time trial, 19 seconds behind Phinney and finished second overall with a 21-second deficit.
Phinney, who began the day in 71st overall, pedalled to his victory in an average speed of 52.64 kph.
"I had a tough early week with crashes and I almost pulled the plug," said Phinney, who was the 26th of 96 starters in the final stage.
Degenkolb sprints to fourth win on Vuelta
Germany's John Degenkolb took a fourth win in the Vuelta a Espana with a bunch sprint victory in stage 10 in Galicia.
Germany's John Degenkolb took a fourth win in the Vuelta a Espana with a bunch sprint victory in stage 10 in Galicia.
Rodriguez holds on to red as Kessiakoff wins
Joaquim Rodriguez rode a bullish time trial to hold on to the red jersey by one slender second ahead of fellow Spaniard Alberto Contador.
Joaquim Rodriguez rode a bullish time trial to hold on to the red jersey by one slender second ahead of fellow Spaniard Alberto Contador.
Rodriguez wins stage 12 to extend lead
Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez won a punchy uphill finish at Mirador de Ezaro to take his second stage win of the Vuelta and extend his race lead.
Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez won a punchy uphill finish at Mirador de Ezaro to take his second stage win of the Vuelta and extend his race lead.
Boonen claims opening World Ports stage
Favourite Tom Boonen began the World Ports Classic by winning stage one between Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Cummings holds on for victory in stage 13
Britain's Steve Cummings took the biggest win of his career with a remarkable solo victory in stage 13 of the Vuelta a Espana in Ferriol.
Favourite Tom Boonen began the World Ports Classic by winning stage one between Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Cummings holds on for victory in stage 13
Britain's Steve Cummings took the biggest win of his career with a remarkable solo victory in stage 13 of the Vuelta a Espana in Ferriol.
Red-hot Rodriguez extends lead with third win
Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez caught and passed compatriot Alberto Contador in the closing kilometre of stage 14 of the Vuelta a Espana to take a third win atop the gruelling Puerto de Ancares climb in northern Spain.
Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez caught and passed compatriot Alberto Contador in the closing kilometre of stage 14 of the Vuelta a Espana to take a third win atop the gruelling Puerto de Ancares climb in northern Spain.
Bos wins Ports stage two, Boonen claims overall win
Tom Boonen clung onto the overall lead to win the World Ports Classic at the expense of Andre Griepel, with Theo Bos taking the second and final stage win.
Tom Boonen clung onto the overall lead to win the World Ports Classic at the expense of Andre Griepel, with Theo Bos taking the second and final stage win.
Peerless Piedra wins as Rodriguez stays in red
Spain's Antonio Piedra secured the biggest win of his career at Lagos de Covadonga as Chris Froome lost more ground in the mountainous stage 15 of the Vuelta a Espana.
The unheralded Piedra attacked from a 10-man breakaway on the final climb of the 186.5km stage in northern Spain to take a first ever Vuelta stage win for his Pro Continental second tier Spanish team Caja Rural.
Race leader Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) finished alongside Spanish rivals Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank-Tinkoff) and Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) more than nine minutes behind the Piedra to preserve his red jersey.
Rodriguez leads Contador by 22 seconds on GC with Valverde moving up to third, 1:41 down, after British hope Froome (Team Sky) lost 35 seconds on the final ascent to drop to fourth in the overall standings, 2:16 in arrears.
Spain's Antonio Piedra secured the biggest win of his career at Lagos de Covadonga as Chris Froome lost more ground in the mountainous stage 15 of the Vuelta a Espana.
The unheralded Piedra attacked from a 10-man breakaway on the final climb of the 186.5km stage in northern Spain to take a first ever Vuelta stage win for his Pro Continental second tier Spanish team Caja Rural.
Race leader Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) finished alongside Spanish rivals Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank-Tinkoff) and Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) more than nine minutes behind the Piedra to preserve his red jersey.
Rodriguez leads Contador by 22 seconds on GC with Valverde moving up to third, 1:41 down, after British hope Froome (Team Sky) lost 35 seconds on the final ascent to drop to fourth in the overall standings, 2:16 in arrears.
Installed a new fork and a new wheel set on my xc bike yesterday. Time to go for a pedal up to the lake!
Caethoven wins GP Jef Scherens
Steven Caethoven became the first Belgian to win the GP Jef Scherens since Niko Eeckhout 11 years ago on Sunday.
Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez edged further ahead in the Vuelta a Espana after a thrilling finale to a gruelling stage 16, won by Italy's Dario Cataldo from a break.
Steven Caethoven became the first Belgian to win the GP Jef Scherens since Niko Eeckhout 11 years ago on Sunday.
Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez edged further ahead in the Vuelta a Espana after a thrilling finale to a gruelling stage 16, won by Italy's Dario Cataldo from a break.
