Bike World News

Liquigas’ Peter Sagan takes the win today in a shortened stage, and Saxo Bank’s Jens Voigt moves into the leader’s jersey.

Team Sky notches another win with New Zealand’s Gregory Henderson attacking with 1 km to go to take today’s stage.

Samuel Dumoulin (Cofidis) won Saturday’s second edition of the Grand Prix of Insubria, Campione d’Italia and Pieve Vergonte (Northern Italy). It was the second victory of the Frenchman in February, after winning the Star of Bessèges.

AG2R-La Mondiale has announced their complete roster for 2010. Nine riders have left the team and there are seven new recruits for a total of 28 riders.

Martin Elmiger will return to competition on Sunday at the Tour de Vendee.

Nicolas Roche has extended his contract with AG2R La Mondiale for another year. The Irishman, who was already under contract for the 2010 season with Vincent Lavenu’s team has committed for another season.

Results for Stage 19 of the 2009 Tour de France. Mark Cavendish racks up his fifth stage win while the G.C. leaders sit in to build some strength for tomorrow’s attack on Mont Ventoux.

Franco Pellizotti added to his mountain points today, but it was Mikel Astarloza that attacked with 2 km to go to take the stage win in Stage 16 of the 2009 Tour de France. Pellizotti was part of a large group that rode off the front just 5 km into the race and led the race over both of today’s rated climbs.

Pierrick Fedrigo (Bbox Bougyues Telecom) edged Franco Pellizotti (Liquigas) in a final sprint between the two survivors from the early break in today’s stage. The GC contenders finished in the peloton 34 seconds back.

Bike Pure is a rider/fan focused anti-doping group looking to be a new voice in the fight against peformance enhancing drugs. Change must come from within the sport, and the enlistment of high profile young riders into the movement is certainly encouraging.