Former Milan-Sanremo winner feels extra racing at home will boost his form and chances
MPCC membership and rider’s previous ban had meant that he would miss races prior to Giro d’Italia
Van Poppel brothers, Frank Schleck in roster of team veterans and new faces
Stars and water carriers get together with goal of successful 2014 campaign
Former pro says Italian’s previous successes in Giro and Vuelta prove he is ready to take cycling’s biggest event
Each pick up a second place finish in first race amongst the elites
Squad pushing hard for increased backing for 2015, aiming to have both Pro Continental and Continental teams
2013 champ will continue to focus on the Tour de France and look to boost the credibility of the sport
“He is still desperately trying to control the narrative. The problem for him is not many are listening”
Title sponsored team disbands, but clothing company signs with women’s off-road squad
One worker of every kind reportedly moving from Sojasun to Cannondale
Czech rider expected to be good in helping the team’s GC riders but also in his own right
“I think that all championship races should be about the strongest guy on the day fighting for the win, not the luckiest”
No major concerns despite decision of Rapha to exit sponsorship at end of 2014 season
Spaniard will target Presidential Turkey, but squad needs to first secure an invite after two controversial years