Nairo Quintana close to extending with Arkéa-Samsic, targeting GC at Vuelta a España
Colombian star hoping former team Movistar isn't relegated as Arkéa-Samsic seems poised to climb into WorldTour in 2023.
Colombian star hoping former team Movistar isn't relegated as Arkéa-Samsic seems poised to climb into WorldTour in 2023.
Dideriksen leaves Trek-Segafredo, Vuelta a España stage winner Clément Champoussin signs with Team Arkéa Samsic.
Following his best Tour in years, Quintana says he's likely staying with the French second-tier team harboring ambitions to jump to the WorldTour.
With two rivals close behind Colombian rider pledges to remain focused in final three stages.
Officials confirmed that the team's other seven riders cleared health controls, and will continue in the race.
Colombian revs up climbing legs in blast from past to move up into top 5.
Barguil pockets €5,000 for crossing Galibier first, but French wait for stage win continues after thwarted 60-kilometer solo bid.
Warren Barguil will start as co-leader and will have freedom to hunt stages in the mountains in the Tour's final half.
Colombian star returns from injury to race the Route d’Occitanie.
'Let’s see if we can get him,' says team boss Mauro Gianetti.
One fan tries to pull a pedestrian out of the road as the race passes, but both get hit.
Nairo Quintana crashed twice in a windy stage that saw sprinters jostling for the win.
'NairoMan' is moved after climbing into a WorldTour leader's jersey for the first time since 2019.
Tadej Pogačar rolls on in blue leader's jersey despite course routing mishap in final kilometers.
Italian sprinter had the grit, legs, and patience to launch a very late attack to win the cobbled, mid-week race.
'In every race we’re going after UCI points to make sure that the team can step up to WorldTour in 2023' says British rider.
Colombian star joins a growing chorus of riders who are coming out against the use of the controversial supplement.
Back from COVID, back to his best? 'Nairoman' blasts to consecutive GC victories at Provence, Tour du Var.
All eyes will be on Quintana this season as fans hope 'NairoMan' can return to his climbing best at the Tour de France.
The French ProTeam is set to focus on the Tour de France and Vuelta a España as it seeks promotion to the WorldTour.
Runner-up last year, the world road champion will make his 2022 debut at this week’s four-day Tour de la Provence.
The Colombian will make his 2022 season debut at the four-day French race, which will climax on the summit finish of the Montagne de Lure.
The French sprinter was transferred to a hospital in Benidorm where he received several stitches to his face.
Nacer Bouhanni and Warren Barguil to co-lead ProTour squad at Tirreno-Adriatico.
Nairo Quintana and his second-tier team receive invites to all WorldTour races next season ahead of push for WorldTour status in 2023.
The Colombian star expresses optimism after seeing the 2022 Tour out and concludes this season in 'good physical shape.'
Nairo Quintana and Warren Barguil will lead a GC bid for Arkéa-Samsic, while Astana-Premier Tech targets stage victories in France.
Nairo Quintana is top favorite for victory in three-stage Vuelta a Asturias starting Friday.
Jake Stewart calls out Frenchman for wayward move that overshadowed Elia Viviani's victory.
Nairo Quintana debuts 2021 season this week in France but says he's far from winning form.
How does Quintana revive his GC career with no Giro? What's Contador doing back in the bunch? And shed a tear for the absence of Androni Giocattoli and its brazen billboard apparel.
Colombian hoping his Arkéa-Samsic team get wildcard slot for Giro ahead of return to Tour de France.
With Tour de France a possibility, combative French sprinter looking for hot start at Bessèges.
Arkéa-Samsic team manager Emmanuel Hubert reports that Quintana's rehab is ‘going very well.’
Colombian climber Miguel Flórez is among three new recruits for the French team in 2021.
Arkéa-Samsic manager expresses worry about securing place in 2021 Tour de France.
Colombian star reveals new details of police questioning and denies any wrong-doing.
Arkéa-Samsic team manager promises to cut ties if any wrongdoing is confirmed by police.
British rookie Connor Swift becomes Colombian's latest darling in role as key crosswind workhorse.
‘I think the Tour will be very wide open, with a big favorite in Egan Bernal. The real battle as always comes down to the mountains,’ Quintana told reporters on Friday.
Arkea-Samsic, Cofidis, and Total Direct Energie finalize squads and road captains for the Tour de France.
Quintana aiming for high GC placing but doesn't back himself for yellow jersey against new young rivals.
The 30-year-old Colombian climbing star was struck by a vehicle that was making ‘improper maneuvers.’
Barguil will have his chances as French squad outlines priorities in racing revival.
Combative French sprinter agrees to step aside to make room for Quintana's run for the final podium in Paris.
Unlike at Movistar, where he was constantly sharing team leadership, the Colombian star is clearly the leader at Arkea-Samsic.
Team coaches expect riders to be back at full fitness by Tour de France, but detuned endurance could lead to surprises.
Quintana raring to return to full training ahead of what he forecasts to be an unknowable, unpredictable Tour de France.
Colombian star still hasn't seen Netflix documentary that revealed fractures within the 2019 Movistar team.
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Nairo Quintana showed the world that he's not to be underestimated at last week's le Tour de la Provence. Quintana's stage win and overall victory are a sign that he's meshing well with new team Arkéa-Samsic.
Photographer James Startt captured the peloton's ascent up Mont Ventoux during Saturday's third stage at le Tour de la Provence. Nairo Quintana was motivated to win for his new team, Arkea Samsic, and the Colombian did not disappoint.
Photographer James Startt captures the sights, scenery, and culture of Southern France during Thursday's opening stage of le Tour de la Provence.
Movistar boss reveals how the team lost faith in the Colombian's ability to win grand tours, but vows to rebuild for future around Mas, Soler.
The Colombian star was feeling nostalgic as he is set to begin the next decade with a new team and new challenges to reassert himself.
WorldTour teams juggle their bike providers in 2020 as trend away from manufacturers acting as co-title sponsor continues.
Nairo Quintana will follow his French Arkea-Samsic's team wishes in early season and race Paris-Nice and the Ardennes Classics, rather than the Colombia Tour.
Signing of Bouhanni sees French second-tier outfit further bolstering their ranks in bid 'to be seen as a WorldTour team.'
Former teammates and longtime sprint rivals André Greipel and Mark Cavendish are heading in new directions for the upcoming seasons
Nairo Quintana has signed a three-year deal with the French Arkéa–Samsic team.