Evans the prey as Tour heads to Hautacam
No one would admit it after what proved to be a thrilling, but painful first day of climbing in the Pyrenees mountains on the Tour France. But more than one team manager will watching for signs of weakness from leading […]
Ricco loves Pantani, but not doping claims
Italian Riccardo Ricco has pleaded to be left alone following days of reports which claim he could be among several cyclists to be targeted by the anti-doping authorities. Ricco claimed his second victory win on the Tour de France inside […]
Vino, Mayo and Moreni face criminal charges – report
Former Astana team leader Alexandre Vinokourov is among three riders set to face criminal charges following the discovery of drugs at last year’s Tour de France, a report said on Friday. According to Sud Ouest newspaper Vinokourov, kicked off last […]
'Cav' does a Tour double as Kirchen keeps yellow
Britain’s Mark Cavendish reinforced his claim to be the world’s fastest man on two wheels by claiming his second stage win on the Tour de France here on Saturday. Luxembourg’s Kim Kirchen, also of the Columbia team, retained the race […]
Kirchen's lead to face first Pyrenean test
Luxemburger Kim Kirchen could learn the full extent of his abilities, and his team’s commitment to his cause in the first real climbers’ stage of this year’s Tour de France on Sunday. Kirchen on Thursday became the first cyclist from […]
Tour chief calls for calm after first doping case
Tour de France president Patrice Clerc has backed the news of the first positive doping test at this year’s race, and said it proves the current system is effective. Liquigas rider Manuel Beltran was taken away for questioning by police […]
Hoy, the flying Scotsman with aims of triple Olympic gold
If there is one Olympian the British delegation will look to for gold medal glory in Beijing, it is sure to be Scottish track cycling king Chris Hoy. A total of 10 gold medals will be contested at the brand […]
Evans goes second as Kirchen takes Tour lead
Cadel Evans kept his powder dry for the Tour de France’s first big Pyrenean battle this weekend with a solid sixth stage performance which moved him up to second place on Thursday. Team Columbia’s Kim Kirchen created his own piece […]
Liquigas suspend Beltran, taken for police questioning
French police have taken Spanish cyclist Manuel Beltran, of the Liquigas team, away for questioning in the wake of the first doping scandal to emerge at this year’s Tour de France. Beltran, best known for helping Lance Armstrong to the […]
Evans keeps a cool head as peloton explodes
There’s a golden rule in cycling which is usually respected. When the yellow jersey wearer needs a loo stop, the peloton usually slows down considerably to let him catch up. On Friday’s second day of climbing, that rule was consigned […]
