VN news ticker: Ben Hermans wins Arctic Race of Norway; Marc Soler to UAE-Team Emirates
Here's what's making headlines on Sunday, August 8.
Ben Hermans
Piccoli signs with Israel Cycling Academy for 2020
Canadian rising star will serve as top lieutenant for Ben Hermans and Dan Martin on WorldTour
Israel Cycling Academy takes another big step forward
After Utah win and Dan Martin signing, pro continental team aiming for 2020 Tour de France.
Tour of Utah stage 6: Dombrowski wins stage as Hermans clinches overall
Joe Dombrowski attacked over Empire Pass to win stage 6 into Park City, while Ben Hermans clinched the overall title.
Tour of Utah Stage 3: Hermans doubles up in North Salt Lake City
Ben Hermans won Thursday's stage 3 of the Tour of Utah into North Salt Lake City, extending his lead in the overall.
Oman: Kristoff claims stage 6, Hermans hails ‘beautiful’ win
Alexander Kristoff nets his third sprint win at Tour of Oman in stage 6 as Hermans is crowned overall winner in Muscat.
Hermans poised for career-changing Tour of Oman win
Ben Hermans seizes the opportunity to lead BMC team at Tour of Oman and expects more chances in Ardennes classics.
Oman: Hermans fends off Aru on Green Mountain
BMC's Ben Hermans defends his overall lead in Tour of Oman on the queen stage, winning his second stage of the week ahead of Fabio Aru.
Tour of Oman: Hermans captures stage 2, race lead
Belgian Ben Hermans launched his finishing kick with 300 meters left in Wednesday's second stage and held on to win.
Taaramae snatches victory at Arctic Race on final day
Rein Taaramäe finishes third on the final stage to take the overall title in the Arctic Race of Norway
Hermans’ success emphasizes BMC’s depth of talent
Ben Hermans has arrived as a force to be reckoned with in hilly one-day races and weeklong stage races — another arrow in BMC's quiver.
Hermans wins Norway stage 3, takes GC lead
Ben Hermans climbs his way to Arctic Tour of Norway stage win, overall lead with one day remaining in race.
On-form climbers aiming to stay hot in Arctic Race of Norway
The four-day Arctic Race of Norway kicks off Thursday, and the climbers in the field are targeting the second half of the event.
Ben Hermans blasts away to Brabantse Pijl victory
Hermans delivers a gritty solo performance to win a hilly race ahead of a charging peloton in Belgium
After two stages, GC taking shape at USA Pro Challenge
A few GC conclusions after two stages of the USA Pro Challenge, as the race heads into a decisive summit finish atop Monarch Mountain
Transfer: Ben Hermans to Leopard-Trek
PARIS (AFP) — Belgian Ben Hermans has signed a two-year deal with the Leopard-Trek team, the Luxembourg-registered outfit announced Thursday.