Scott to step in and save Saunier Duval
Bike manufacturers Scott, the second sponsor of the Saunier Duval team, announced on Wednesday they would step in and rescue the Spanish outfit. Saunier Duval announced earlier on Wednesday they had pulled out of cycling immediately in the wake of […]
Sastre's yellow dream gives O'Grady goosebumps
Australian Stuart O’Grady’s joy on what was another thrilling stage of the Tour de France here on Wednesday could, if you’re a Cadel Evans fan, appear misplaced. But as the final day in the Alps witnessed two Aussies playing separate […]
Riis on a high as CSC dominate Tour
It couldn’t have been a better day on the Tour de France for the Danish CSC team. All they need now to finish this year’s race in seventh heaven is for Australia’s Cadel Evans to have an off-day on the […]
Sastre in yellow but Evans still in contention
Australia’s Cadel Evans succumbed to the dominance of CSC on a thrilling 17th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday when Spaniard Carlos Sastre took possession of the yellow jersey. However Evans, last year’s runner-up, could cause some last-gasp […]
Ricco to face Coni at month's end
Disgraced Italian cyclist Ricardo Ricco is to be interviewed by the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) at the end of the month, Italian news agency Ansa said on Wednesday. The 24-year-old became one of the major attractions of this year’s Tour […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
