John Degenkolb (Giant-Shimano) has taken the lead in Paris-Nice 2014.

Germany's John Degenkolb powers to stage victory and overall Paris-Nice lead for Team Giant-Shimano.

Germany's Marcel Kittel has won the fourth and final stage of the 2014 Dubai Tour, making it three in a row for Kittel and Team Giant-Shimano. USA's Taylor Phinney took the overall race victory for Team BMC Racing.

Team Giant-Shimano's Marcel Kittel wins final stage of Dubai Tour 2014; Taylor Phinney (Team BMC Racing) wins Dubai Tour 2014.

Marcel Kittel (Giant-Shimano) made it two wins in a row when he sprinted to victory in stage three of the 2014 Dubai Tour while Team BMC Racing's Taylor Phinney remained the overall race leader.

Team Giant-Shimano's Kirsten Wild has won the final stage of the Ladies Tour of Qatar and with it takes her fourth overall Ladies Tour of Qatar title and her second in two years.

Team Giant-Shimano's Marcel Kittel wins stage 3 of Dubai Tour 2014; Taylor Phinney (Team BMC Racing) maintains overall race lead.

Marcel Kittel (Giant-Shimano) proved stronger than chasers Peter Sagan and Taylor Phinney in the sprint across the finish line in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Team BMC Racing's Phinney remains in light after stage 2 and was celebrated on the podium as overall Dubai Tour leader.

Marcel Kittel of Team Giant-Shimano beats Peter Sagan and Taylor Phinney in finish line sprint; Phinney remains overall Dubai Tour leader.

Amy Pieters (Team Giant-Shimano) finished off a perfect tactical race on stage 2 of the Ladies Tour of Qatar to win the stage and take over the leader's jersey.