Joaquim Rodriguez

Punch-ups at the Vuelta a Espana: The one you didn't see

"Rodriguez turned towards me and punched me full in the face" says Sky's Philip Deignan

By Richard Windsor Published 9 September 14

Peloton prepare for monstrous day in the mountains at Vuelta a España

It's days like this that you probably wish you weren't a professional cyclist, but it days like this that you definitely enjoy being a fan of professional cycling

By Richard Windsor Published 2 September 15

It's anyone's guess who's going to win the 2015 Vuelta a España as race hits final week

Vuelta a España favourites Joaquim Rodriguez and Fabio Aru speak about the title race, as the final week arrives

By Gregor Brown Published 6 September 15

Joaquim Rodriguez renews contract with Katusha for another year

Katusha pen double Tour de France stage winner Joaquim Rodriguez to a one-year contract, keeping him at the team for his seventh season

By Stuart Clarke Published 21 July 15

Plan A: how Ryder Hesjedal and Garmin won the 2012 Giro

By Edward Pickering Published 3 May 13

Joaquim Rodriguez out of Giro d'Italia after stage six crash

Spanish overall hope Joaquim Rodriguez requires hospital treatment after Giro crash

By Nigel Wynn Published 15 May 14

Joaquim Rodriguez: 2016 is a very attractive year for the climbers

Katusha's Joaquim Rodriguez will focus on the Tour de France and Olympic Games in 2016 - his 17th season in the pro peloton

By Stuart Clarke Published 28 October 15

Fabio Aru achieves the impossible to take Vuelta a España to the wire

The Vuelta could barely be closer after Astana leader stays within touch of Tom Dumoulin after a time trial performance that few thought he had in him

By Gregor Brown Published 9 September 15

Joaquim Rodriguez wins stage 15 of Vuelta a España as title race hots up

Just one second now separates race leader Fabio Aru and Joaquim Rodriguez in the general classification

By Nigel Wynn Published 6 September 15

Joaquim Rodriguez fearing Vuelta comeback by Tom Dumoulin in time trial

New Vuelta a España leader Joaquim Rodriguez says that winning the race will be 'complicated'

By Gregor Brown Published 7 September 15

Przemyslaw Niemiec wins Vuelta a Espana stage 15

Overall contenders fight it out for time on final climb; Alberto Contador maintains lead

By Stephen Puddicombe Published 7 September 14

Joaquim Rodriguez announces retirement from cycling on first Tour de France rest day

In an emotional announcement during the Tour de France rest day, Joaquim Rodriguez said that this season would be his last

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 11 July 16

Chris Froome and Alberto Contador renew rivalry in Catalunya as Rodriguez pulls out

A stomach virus means Joaquim Rodriguez will miss the Volta a Catalunya, but there will be plenty of other contenders for the general classification

By Stuart Clarke Published 23 March 15

Joaquim Rodriguez wins Volta a Catalunya overall

Lieuwe Westra takes solo win on final stage in Barcelona as Joaquim Rodriguez keeps race lead

By Nigel Wynn Published 30 March 14

Bahrain-Merida boss denies team is signing Joaquim Rodriguez

Bahrain team dispels rumour that they have signed Joaquim Rodriguez, but said that they are trying to sign Ion Izaguirre from Movistar

By Gregor Brown Published 26 September 16

Joaquim Rodríguez: 'I'm not happy with how it ended'

Joaquim Rodríguez wants to finish his career on a high

By Gregor Brown Published 27 October 16

Joaquim Rodriguez to race Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana

Joaquim Rodriguez says that the 2015 Tour de France route will suit him

By Gregor Brown Published 13 November 14

'Olympic road race was the most difficult day in my career,' says Dan Martin

Cyclists in the Olympic road race react to a tough course. For Dan Martin, Michal Kwiatkowski and Joaquim Rodriguez, this was cycling at its most brutal

By Simon Collis Published 6 August 16

Tom Dumoulin takes race lead after stunning Vuelta a España time trial win

Tom Dumoulin leads Fabio Aru by just three seconds heading into the final four stages of the Vuelta a España after smashing the 38.7km time trial

By Stuart Clarke Published 9 September 15

Joaquim Rodriguez WILL retire after all, saying another year 'was not possible'

Spanish veteran Joaquim Rodriguez was initially enticed back to racing in 2017 with Bahrain-Merida, but instead will join the new squad as a member of staff

By Gregor Brown Published 9 December 16

Joaquim Rodriguez back in action at Fleche Wallonne after Amstel crash

Andy Schleck also suffering from injuries sustained during Amstel Gold Race on Sunday

By Gregor Brown Published 21 April 14

Dumoulin to be on top after Vuelta time trial, say team bosses

Bar Astana, the bosses of Tom Dumoulin's rivals' teams believe the Dutchman will come out on top of the Vuelta a España stage 17 time trial

By Gregor Brown Published 8 September 15

Vuelta a España stage 17 time trial start times

With just a second separating Joaquim Rodriguez and Fabio Aru atop the leaderboard in the Vuelta a España, there's all to play for in the stage 17 time trial

By Stuart Clarke Published 9 September 15

10 riders to watch at La Flèche Wallonne

Alejandro Valverde will be the favourite to win his third consecutive Flèche Wallonne title on Wednesday, but who will be his main challengers?

By Stuart Clarke Published 20 April 16

Joaquim Rodriguez forced to shelve immediate retirement plans

Joaquim Rodriguez is scheduled to ride four more races this season, despite planning to retire after the Olympic Games

By Stuart Clarke Published 8 September 16

Chris Froome safe in Tour de France lead as Joaquim Rodriguez wins stage 12

Contenders remain together to the finish of stage 12 of the 2015 Tour de France on Plateau de Beille

By Nigel Wynn Published 16 July 15

Spanish coach plays down speculation of Worlds rivalry between Valverde and Rodriguez

Alejandro Valverde stole the Vuelta a España points jersey from Joaquim Rodriguez on stage 21 when Purito had a puncture before the sprint

By Stuart Clarke Published 15 September 15