Evans and Rodriguez react to disappointing time trials, hope for better showings in mountains
“I hope to be in my best shape during the last week, in order to try something in the Alps” Cadel Evans said prior to yesterday’s time trial that the test would be ‘a really good indicator for the rest […]
Contador loses more time to Froome, but warns the Tour is an unpredictable race
“Cycling is one of the sports where many things can happen and if you have a bad day, you can lose everything” Knowing beforehand that the day was one where he needed to start getting himself back into the frame […]
Evans says first Tour TT will be ‘a really good indicator’ for rest of race
Lelangue believes BMC Racing Team rider has turned a corner Sitting back in sixteenth place starting today’s time trial, Cadel Evans has said the so-called Race of Truth was going to be precisely that; a good indicator of how he […]
Cavendish jeered and sprayed with urine during Tour de France time trial
Backlash likely related to Veelers crash yesterday Following his clash with Argos Shimano’s Tom Veelers yesterday, Mark Cavendish was on the receiving end of some abuse today by some spectators on the route of the stage eleven time trial at […]
Kristoff inks new two year deal with Katusha
Norwegian sprinter looks set for big Classics future Olympic road race bronze medallist Alexander Kristoff’s solid sprint and Classics season has sealed a new two year deal for the Norwegian with his Katusha team, ensuring he will be part of […]
Gilbert extends with BMC Racing Team, wants a second world title plus Classics success
“I can for sure do better than the last two years” Confirming that his big season goal is to successfully defend his world road race title, Philippe Gilbert and the BMC Racing Team have also announced today that he will […]
Time running out for Euskaltel Euskadi team, Basque squad needs new sponsor or it stops
Negotations ongoing with several companies but no guarantees of success Involved in cycling for almost two decades, the Euskaltel Euskadi team is in real danger of fizzling out and has approximately a month and a half to find a new […]
Gaining in strength and confidence, Andy Schleck believes a Tour de France stage win could be possible
RadioShack Leopard rider accepts podium could be an outside possibility He was mocked on social media for months due to his lack of form after his pelvic fracture suffered last year, but Andy Schleck may well have the last word. […]
Contador on Froome: “His form is very strong but a lot of things can happen in the last week”
Spaniard explains inaction on yesterday’s stage; says he never doped Pointing out that he has previously felt stronger in the third week of some of the Grand Tours he has ridden, Alberto Contador continues to insist that he has a […]
Clarke aggressive in hunt for mountains jersey in Tour de France, Meyer may hold back in time trial
Must-watch: Orica GreenEdge team releases viral AC/DC tribute video Aggressive and riding through several groups until he was clear out front alone, Vuelta a España mountain jersey winner Simon Clarke made a big push for the Tour’s polka dot jersey […]
