Valverde hoping top three finish is possible in Tour de France
Vuelta champion Cobo says his own form is good and he’ll support Movistar captain Although his best finish to date is sixth place in the 2007 Tour, Alejandro Valverde returns to the race after a long absence aiming to net […]
Leipheimer embraces dark horse role in Tour de France
American rider hopeful of hitting top form in race Having been sidelined due to a fracture but then showing strong form in the Tour de Suisse, netting third overall, Levi Leipheimer begins his tenth Tour de France knowing that he […]
Porte feeling strong heading into second Tour de France
“I think I’m climbing better than I ever have. My general fitness is much better than it ever has been.” Having been part of a dominant Sky Procycling team in the Critérium du Dauphiné, Australian rider Richie Porte is heading […]
Garmin-Sharp jersey launched prior to Tour de France
Newly-worked team kit revealed two days before race starts Having named Sharp as a new co-title sponsor on Monday, the Garmin-Sharp team today launched its new jersey, two days prior to the start of the Tour de France. The Castelli-manufactured […]
Turtur calls on Bobridge and Hepburn to knuckle down after drink-drive incident
“It’s a crazy situation that I can’t understand,” states former team pursuit gold medalist Olympic gold medallist in 1984, Mike Turtur has said that Jack Bobridge and Michael Hepburn are at a crucial point in relation to their Olympic ambitions, […]
Gerras, Goss and Albasini spearhead Orica GreenEdge challenge in Tour de France
Anticipation building about first ever Australian ProTeam participation in world’s biggest event Pinpointing stage wins as the big target for its first-ever participation in the biggest race in cycling, Orica-GreenEdge has unveiled a promising lineup for the Tour de France […]
Team Astana riders take home three national titles
Grivko, Kangert and Gruzdev ride to victory Three Team Astana riders won their respective national titles this week, with two victories taken in the time trial and one on the road. Kazakhstan’s ProTeam was able to take home their national […]
Chavanel, Velits psyched to wear new national champions’ jerseys for Tour prologue
Fuglsang makes a point in Danish TT nationals Winner yesterday of the French time trial championship for the fourth time in his career, Sylvain Chavanel states that the jersey will ensure that he’s full fired up for the time trials […]
Riis unveils Saxo Bank Tour de France team with ‘really good feeling’
Without Contador, Danish squad will chase stages rather than go for general classification Saying that he is looking forward to taking some risks and following an aggressive, attacking template this year, Bjarne Riis has named the nine riders who will […]
Lefevere convinced Leipheimer is on course for a strong Tour de France
Omega Pharma Quick Step manager confirms 2012 Tour lineup, evaluates riders Although he was hit by a car and suffered a fractured fibula just two and a half months ago, Levi Leipheimer is on course for a strong Tour de […]