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Life on civvy street
Cyclist, James Witts, 23 September 2016
Posted by: Bitossi
Forced to retire in February 2016 with a heart condition, Mick Rogers was one of the peloton’s most diligent and tactically astute riders.
Michael Rogers retires from racing
Ride, Rob Arnold, 26 April 2016
Posted by: Bitossi
The decision was not rushed and it is one that Michael Rogers wished he didn’t have to make but ultimately the call had to be made: stop racing. One of the true stars of Australian cycling has been forced to retire…
Rogers on Basso and Contador
Ride, Rob Arnold, 15 July 2015
Posted by: Bitossi
The Tinkoff-Saxo team had things other than bike racing on its mind since yesterday morning; concern for the well-being of Ivan Basso was the prevalent theme of the first rest day of the 2015 Tour de France. While the 10th stage of the race was being contested, the team issued a statement about the Italian’s consultation in relation to his diagnosis of testicular cancer.
Interview part II: Tinkov’s Grand Tour challenge, personal goals and more
CyclingTips, Shane Stokes, 14 October 2014
Posted by: Bitossi
Although Alberto Contador crashed out of the Tour de France and was thus unable to fight for what was the team’s biggest season goal, overall victory in the race, Tinkoff Saxo nevertheless had a very strong Grand Tour campaign during 2014.
Interview part I: how the clenbuterol case made me a better rider.
CyclingTips, Shane Stokes, 13 October 2014
Posted by: Bitossi
Sidelined for several months this season as a result of his positive test for clenbuterol at last year’s Japan Cup, Tinkoff Saxo rider Mick Rogers has said that while his suspension – later reversed by the UCI – was a very stressful period, that it ultimately made him a much better rider.
Alberto, no apologies. You’ve done us proud…
Ride Cycling News, Rob Arnold, 15 July 2014
Posted by: Bitossi
With about 94km to go in the 10th stage of the 101st Tour de France, the two-time champion, Alberto Contador landed with a thud on the ground. He would later discover that his tibia was broken in the incident but that didn’t mean he’d surrender and quit the race immediately. As one of the favourites for the overall title, he got himself bandaged up, switched shoes and got back on the bike.
Eighteen kilometres later, the Spaniard would put his arm around his Australian team-mate, Mick Rogers, and apologise. “‘Sorry,” he said, “I can’t keep going.” And with that, Contador unclipped from his pedals, stepped off his bike and quit the Tour de France. His race was over.
The Giro. That’s the plan…
Ride, Rob Arnold, 6 May 2014
Posted by: Bitossi
Last week in an exclusive interview with Mick Rogers many topics were raised. He had just returned to his home in Switzerland after his first race since being cleared to compete again by the UCI. One early question was: Do you know if you’re going to the Giro?
Rogers: “My goal is to ride the Tour de France…”
Ride, Rob Arnold, 24 April 2014
Posted by: Bitossi
On the afternoon of 18 December 2013, two days before Michael Rogers turned 34, he was a professional cyclist employed by the Saxo-Tinkoff team. It was the end of another successful season, his 14th as a pro, and he had taken his daughters to their swimming lessons near his European base in Mendrisio, Switzerland. He took his jacket off and enjoyed being able to watch his girls in the pool. When it was time to leave, he found his phone in the pocket and saw that he’d missed six calls from a Swiss number he didn’t recognise. He retrieved his voicemails and heard news that would destroy his reputation. “Positive.” “Clenbuterol.”
This is the time!
Ride, Ride, 13 July 2013
Posted by: Bitossi
Towards the end of stage 13, two riders nodded at each other: ideal conditions were presented to the Saxo-Tinkoff team and Mick Rogers and Daniele Bennati realised the time was right to create some havoc. When the Australian was on the massage table a few hours after the stage, we spoke to him to get a first-hand perspective of what happened on the road to Saint-Amand-Montrond on the second Friday of the 100th Tour de France. Here is a transcript of that discussion…
Working for Alberto Contador
Ride, Rob Arnold, 28 June 2013
Posted by: Bitossi
On the Thursday before the 100th Tour de France, Saxo-Tinkoff held a press conference at the team hotel in Porto Vecchio. While Alberto Contador spoke in a room full of media, Rob Arnold and Michael Rogers sat outside and had a chat about how the Australian has prepared for the Tour, the differences between his 2013 team and the Sky outfit he raced the Tour with in 2012… and what he expects from the race this year. Here is a transcript of that exchange.
"I’d actually prefer them to play tennis"
cyclingtribe.com, Myfanwy Galloway, 28 September 2010
Posted by: lucybears
Although 2010 will mark Michael Rogers’ 14th start donning the green and gold jersey at a World Championships, the prospect of riding for his country in his own backyard has seen him more motivated then ever.
"J'ai retrouvé l'ambition"
eurosport.fr, Christian Chambres, 29 June 2010
Posted by: lucybears
Souvent malheureux, souvent décevant, Michael Rogers n'a jamais vraiment donné satisfaction sur les grands tours. Mais après une période délicate, l'Australien semble de retour. Vainqueur du Tour de Californie au printemps, il se sent plus fort que jamais.
Back on Track
dailypeloton.com, Chris Graetz, 24 February 2010
Posted by: lucybears
In 2006 Michael Rogers showed his talent on the big stage, finishing ninth in the Tour de France. Last season he was starting to get back to full fitness after contracting the Epstein-Barr virus and in 2010, he’s looking the best he’s looked over the last ten years.
(Giro d'Italia 2009)
Looking ahead to the Cinque Terre time trial
velonews.com, Andrew Hood, 19 May 2009
Posted by: lucybears
Michael Rogers (Columbia-Highroad) is poised to leap back into the spotlight of a grand tour for the first time since crashing out of the 2007 Tour de France. Finally back to full health after fending off glandular fever last spring, Rogers is poised for a run at the Giro podium.
(Tour of California 2009)
"I’m here to get on the podium"
pedalmag.com, Andrew Rogers, 19 February 2009
Posted by: lucybears
29-year-old Michael Rogers is back in the hunt after crashes and illness made the last two years difficult for the rising star. This is Rogers third Tour of California, and coming off the recent Tour Down Under, he’s in good form sitting in second place overall.
On the High Road again
cyclingnews.com, Les Clarke, 18 February 2009
Posted by: lucybears
The last two years have been both tough and rewarding for Michael Rogers. Crashes and illness have been the low points. Starting a family and being part of a team that feels like one have been the highlights.
«Es mi objetivo de la temporada y quiero acabar entre los cinco primeros»
gara.net, Joseba Iturria, 11 July 2007
Posted by: lucybears
El australiano Michael Rogers se ha quedado como líder del equipo para el Tour, donde aspira a conseguir una buena plaza en la general y confirmar su mejoría en la montaña.
"We all have to do our piece"
cyclingpost.com, Kathrin Bomans, 9 July 2007
Posted by: lucybears
At T-Mobile's press conference in London, Michael Rogers talked about the upcoming challenges of the Tour de France and the challenges that the sport faces as a whole.
L'australiano che sogna in giallo
tuttobiciweb.it, Stefano Fiori, 5 July 2007
Posted by: lucybears
Michael Rogers è consapevole delle responsabilità che gli derivano dall’essere stato designato da Bob Stapleton come il capitano unico della T-Mobile nelle grandi gare a tappe.
"Il y a beaucoup de rumeurs"
velo-club.net, 1 February 2007
Posted by: lucybears
Dixième du dernier Tour de France, le coureur australien sera le leader de la formation magenta suite aux départs de Ullrich et Kloden.
"I am ready to take the reins"
t-mobile-team.com, Gerard Lyne, 20 January 2007
Posted by: lucybears
After finishing an impressive tenth overall at the 2006 Tour de France while riding as a super-domestique, Michael Rogers is ready to better that this year.
"Ich bin bereit voranzugehen"
t-mobile-team.com, Gerard Lyne, 20 January 2007
Posted by: lucybears
Nach seinem Tour-Gesamtplatz zehn 2006 als Edelhelfer steht Michael Rogers in den Startlöchern für die neue Saison. Der neue T-Mobile-Kapitän spricht über die internationale Bedeutung seines Teams, die Tour de France und seine Führungsrolle.
Unser Team steckt voller Energie
radsport-aktiv.de, Henry Fecherolle, 17 January 2007
Posted by: lucybears
Nach der Entlassung von Jan Ullrich und wem Weggang von Andreas Klöden setzt T-Mobile bei der kommenden Tour auf Michael Rogers als Kapitän. Der 27-jährige Australier, 2005 noch als Ullrich-Helfer verpflichtet, will sich im Sommer dieser Herausforderung stellen.
"Io sarò il capitano al prossimo Tour"
ciclonet.it, 13 November 2006
Posted by: lucybears
E' Nando Piazza, uomo della RCS-Gazzetta Dello Sport, impegnato nella zona podio e arrivo delle gare ad accompagnarci nella bellissima abitazione di Michael Rogers, suo carissimo vicino di casa.
Feeling the pressure but ready to rock
velonews.com, Rupert Guinness, 19 September 2006
Posted by: lucybears
The world time-trial championships are on tap Thursday in Salzburg, Austria, and with that in mind our man had a chat with defending champion Michael Rogers.
"I was expecting a better performance"
t-mobile-team.com, Dirk Wende, 7 July 2006
Posted by: lucybears
In the wake of the controversy that has dogged this year's Tour de France T-Mobile rider Michael Rogers has been asked to clarify his former contact with Italian doctor and sports scientist Michele Ferarri.
"Mein Training selbst in die Hand nehmen"
t-mobile-team.com, Dirk Wende, 7 July 2006
Posted by: lucybears
Der australische T-Mobile-Profi Michael Rogers (26) äußerte sich in einem Interview mit der ARD zu seiner Zusammenarbeit mit dem italienischen Mediziner und Sportwissenschaftler Michele Ferrari.
"I feel refreshed now and I'm looking forward to the season."
VeloNews, 16 February 2006
Posted by: lucybears
Michael Rogers will be wearing the rainbow-hooped white jersey of world time trial champion when he rides the prologue stage at the Amgen Tour of California this Sunday. And despite winning that title three years in a row, Rogers is probably the least-known world champion in recent history.
New beginning for Rogers
cyclingnews.com, Shane Stokes, 6 February 2006
Posted by: lucybears
The last few months have been a time of considerable change for Australian Michael Rogers. He got married to his fiancée Alessia, took an unusually long break from cycling, and changed teams from QuickStep to T-Mobile. Now, batteries fully recharged, he is looking forward to the new season.
"I need racing to hit peak"
T-Mobile, Gerard Lyne, 26 January 2006
Posted by: lucybears
He is a past winner of the Deutschland Tour and the Tour of Belgium and a three time world time trial champion, and he is still only 26.
"Ich brauche viele Rennen bis zur Höchstform"
T-mobile-team.com, Gerard Lyne, 26 January 2006
Posted by: lucybears
Er hat die Deutschland-Tour sowie die Belgien-Rundfahrt gewonnen und wurde bereits drei Mal Weltmeister im Einzelzeitfahren. Beachtliche Erfolge für einen gerade erst 26-Jährigen.
Aiming for number three
Cyclingnews.com, 22 September 2005
Posted by: lucybears
Having won the world time trial title in 2003 and 2004, Michael Rogers is in the unique position of potentially becoming the first person to take three consecutive TT gold medals when he contests the elite men’s race on Thursday afternoon. Rogers spoke to Cyclingnews' Shane Stokes prior to the event, talking confidently about his chances for the time trial and also discussing his predictions for the road race. He says that the final 180 degree turn on Sunday favours Australian team-mate Robbie McEwen, but adds a word of caution.
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