Dark day for Quick Step team Tom Boonen was one of several big names to crash during yesterday’s fifth stage of the Tour de France and, following a spirited battle to reach the finish line within the time limit, will […]

World champion promises to fight hard on Mûr de Bretagne Although he placed a fine third on the uphill finish on stage one, Tour de France race leader Thor Hushovd dimisses his own chances of fighting for victory on today’s […]

Cavendish critical of French sprinter Tyler Farrar did everything perfectly to win today’s third stage of the Tour de France, but the rider who finished just behind him believes that he might have been first to the line had things […]

Doesn’t agree with UCI commissaires over bike position imposition A year after wearing the Maillot Jaune, double Tour runner-up Cadel Evans went close to grabbing the jersey again when his BMC Racing Team finished second in the day two team […]

Three technical partners come on board Following last week’s news that the Saxo Bank company wishes to prolong its backing of the eponymous team, Bjarne Riis’ squad has announced further agreements going forward. Three new technical backers have been announced, […]

Regards Contador as favourite but says there are many big rivals The 2008 Tour de France winner Carlos Sastre believes that his former team-mates Andy and Frank Schleck will be under pressure in this year’s race, and that this could […]

Norwegian pledges complete support to Wiggins in yellow jersey bid Now fully over the shingles he suffered earlier this month, Edvald Boasson Hagen has confirmed that he will take part in this year’s Tour de France. The Norwegian rider was […]

Argyle returns for cycling’s top event Dropping the predominantly black colour scheme which dominated the team kit this year and bringing back the signature argyle pattern which adorned the jersey prior to this season, the Garmin-Cervélo team has today unveiled […]

Plans continue to evolve for next season Seeking an agreement in advance of the Tour de France, where the timing would be optimum to announce plans for next year, the Omega Pharma sponsor is currently speaking to a number of […]

Team continues to plan ahead after Tom Boonen’s re-signing In a show of approval for Quick Step riders Dries Devenyns, Kristof Vandewalle and Guillaume Van Keirsbulck, the Belgian team has announced that it intends to retain the riders until the […]