Saunier Duval pull out of cycling
Saunier Duval has pulled out of cycling blaming the drug scandal that engulfed its team at the Tour de France. Saunier Duval acted after its Italian rider Riccardo Ricco failed a dope test on stage four, prompting the elite team […]
Tour peloton to head happily out of the Alps
Leaving the Alps behind for another year will be a pleasure for most of the Tour de France peloton, but some will still be looking hungrily towards the race’s 18th stage on Thursday. The 196km ride from Le Bourg d’Oisans […]
Ricco caught by secret doping molecule
The world doping agency said Wednesday Italian rider Riccardo Ricco tested positive at the Tour de France after a secret molecule was planted in the blood booster EPO during its manufacture. Ricco, 24, upset the big names of the sport […]
British track stars eye lion's share gold
With names like ‘Kamakazi’ and ‘Real McHoy’ competing in the Olympic cycling events, there’s no doubt the two-wheeled battle for gold in Beijing will come with colour and entertainment. But once in the saddle, the pleasantries will be put to […]
Saunier Duval set for German Tour chop
The Saunier Duval cycling team look set to be excluded from the Tour of Germany because of doping, race organisers revealed on Tuesday. The elite team withdrew from the Tour de France last week after Italian rider Riccardo Ricco failed […]
Evans heading towards yellow, but CSC ready
The reputation of Australia’s Cadel Evans is going in two directions at the Tour de France. After the second of two days in the Alps on Tuesday, Evans boosted his bid to win the race’s yellow jersey after surviving the […]
Maiden Tour stage a huge remedy for Dessel
Frenchman Cyril Dessel of AG2R finally drew a line under his nightmare 2007 season with a prestigious maiden win on the Tour de France 16th stage on Tuesday. Dessel came to the wider cycling world’s attention when he wore the […]
Augustyn crashes over side of Tour climb
South Africa’s John-Lee Augustyn admitted he was lucky to escape with his life after a spectacular crash during the 16th stage of the Tour de France Tuesday left him halfway down a mountain side. Augustyn crossed the summit of the […]
Tour de France standings after stage 16
Tour de France standings after stage 16: 1. Frank Schleck (LUX/CSC) 68h30min 16sec 2. Bernhard Kohl (AUT/GST) at 0:07. 3. Cadel Evans (AUS/SIL) 0:08. 4. Carlos Sastre (ESP/CSC) 0:49. 5. Denis Menchov (RUS/RAB) 1:13. […]
Wouter Weylandt extends with Quick Step
Young Belgian sprinter Wouter Weylandt has extended his contract with Team Quick Step. He has agreed to ride for manager Patrick Lefevere’s team for another two seasons. “We’re satisfied with the agreement” – explained Lefevere. Wouter is one of the […]
