Differing moods of confidence in Luxembourg squad General manager Brian Nygaard and directeur sportif Kim Andersen were in different moods at the end of yesterday’s stage to Alpe d’Huez, with the former being upbeat and confident that Andy Schleck can […]

German was victorious on same course in Critérium du Dauphiné His hopes of a high overall placing didn’t translate into results during this year’s Tour de France, but Tony Martin believes he has a chance to end his race on […]

Former winner thinks time advantage is not sufficient for Leopard Trek rider Having won one of the closest ever Tours de France in the final time trial in 1987 (pictured), Stephen Roche believes that Cadel Evans will also come from […]

Father Johnny Schleck concedes Cadel Evans is a stronger time trialist, outcome uncertain With everything coming down to today’s concluding 42.5 kilometre time trial in Grenoble, Andy Schleck could be part of one of the closest Tours de France in […]

Swiss believes final glory awaits his rider in Paris BMC Racing Team owner Andy Rihs will be a very happy man this evening, believing that as Cadel Evans kept in touch with the Schleck brothers on today’s final mountain stage, […]

Tenacious Frenchman says he’ll give everything today Midway through the post race press conference two days ago, Thomas Voeckler reached behind his neck, pulled down a zipper and started take off the yellow jersey he had been presented with minutes […]

Belgian great says if Voeckler holds yellow on Alpe d’Huez, he can win the race Cycling’s top champion Eddy Merckx has applauded the attack made by Andy Schleck on yesterday’s stage of the race, saying that it took guts to […]

Speaking prior to the start of Thursday’s stage to Galibier Serre Chevalier, both Ivan Basso and George Hincapie (BMC Racing Team) talked about their different positions in the race. Basso is the official leader of his Liquigas squad while Hincapie […]

Leopard Trek rider jumps right back into contention, close to yellow Sideswiping perceptions in recent days that the Schleck challenge may have been faltering somewhat at the Tour de France, Andy Schleck pulled off a superb victory on today’s second […]

Doesn’t think Voeckler will finish on final podium, says Contador is back in form Charismatic Leopard Trek rider Jens Voigt was in a chatty mood as usual at this morning’s start, and said that the team was set for an […]