VN ticker: Richeze retires after Cavendish move, doctor defends López, Vårgårda WestSweden WWT races canceled
Here's what's making headlines on Thursday, January 26.
Max Richeze
Max Richeze nears final career leadout at Giro d’Italia
UAE Team Emirates veteran will retire when the Giro finishes in Verona but is hoping to set up sprinter Fernando Gaviria for an elusive stage win before he bows out.
Fernando Gaviria: ‘More than half of that victory is for Max’
Colombian sprinter credits team, leadout man with perfect setup in Tour of Oman opener.
Max Richeze to fill in for Álvaro Hodeg through Giro d’Italia
Argentine ace will hold off retirement until the spring to fill a spot on the UAE Emirates roster.
Gaviria, Richeze released from UAE hospital, cleared of coronavirus
UAE-Team Emirates riders released from Abu Dhabi hospital after getting all-clear from coronavirus tests.
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San Juan: Richeze sprints to stage 4 win
Max Richeze wins stage 4 sprint after his leader Fernando Gaviria crashes out on sketchy run-in to the finish.
Etixx overcomes Sagan in Suisse stage 4
Etixx – Quick-Step goes one-two in Tour de Suisse stage 4, beating race leader Peter Sagan in a sketchy sprint that had a sharp corner in the last 150 meters.
Etixx wins San Luis opener, Richeze takes lead
Etixx – Quick-Step wins the stage 1 TTT at Tour de San Luis, giving Argentine Max Richeze the overall lead.
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