Contador recovering well from Wednesday’s crash
No issues coping with mechanical problems Apart from issues with his bike in the closing stages of today’s stage to Lisieux, stage six went well for defending Tour champion Alberto Contador. He reports a good recovery from yesterday’s crash, saying […]
Tour of Austria: Ian Stannard sprints to his first professional victory in stage five
Briton wins out of break that dominated the day Team Sky’s Ian Stannard celebrated the fifth stage of the Tour of Austria with his first professional victory. The Briton squared off against Gatis Smukulis (HTC-Highroad) and Stefan Denifl (Leopard Trek) […]
RadioShack’s Jani Brajkovic diagnosed with concussion and a fractured collarbone
Out of Tour de France and off bike for at least five days Following Jani Brajkovic’s severe crash at the intermediate sprint point of today’s stage of the Tour de France, the Team RadioShack rider has been diagnosed with a […]
Ullrich considering returning to cycling in management role
Former Tour winner training regularly, enjoying the sport again Stating that he is training a lot once more and is passionate about cycling again, 1997 Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich appears to be thinking of a possible management role […]
Sanction completed, Mikel Astarloza eligible to return to competition
Basque rider might start Tour of Poland Mikel Astarloza is eligible to return to the professional peloton after serving a two-year sentence for the use of Erythropoietin (EPO). The Basque rider won stage sixteen of the 2009 Tour de France […]
Tour of Austria: Alexandre Geniez solos to victory in stage four
Young Frenchman survives feature break of the day Frenchman Alexandre Geniez (Skil-Shimano) put in a fine performance to win the Tour of Austria’s fourth stage today, earning himself the title of “King of the Glockner” for his efforts. The 23 […]
Vinokourov shows form with third place atop Mûr de Bretagne
Astana captain moves up to 18th overall Riding his final Tour de France, Alexandre Vinokourov showed that he has the form to repeat his stage win of last year and perhaps aim high in the general classification when he galloped […]
Soler continues to improve, will soon be moved back to Spain
Movistar rider making slow progress, situation is going in right direction Twenty days after crashing and piling into a barrier at the Tour de Suisse, the Colombian rider Mauricio Soler is continuing to recover, albeit slowly. He is making slow […]
Tour of Austria: Astana's Kessiakoff climbs into the race lead with his first road win
Former mountain biker rides away on the final ascent Astana’s Fredrik Kessiakoff seized his first professional victory today in stage two of the Tour of Austria. The Swedish rider conquered the mountain top finish of the Kitzbüheler Horn with over […]
Guimard questions Contador’s focus, suggests rider is under much mental pressure
Spaniard insists he’ll continue in Tour no matter what Cyrille Guimard, the Frenchman who guided Lucien Van Impe, Bernard Hinault (pictured) and Laurent Fignon to Tour de France victories, has questioned the focus and state of mind of Alberto Contador. […]
