Fuglsang goes close to stage win in Tour de France, pushing hard to get into top ten overall
Danish rider gaining confidence: “I think we still have a lot of surprises in our legs in the next two weeks.” Having said that he was determined to bounce back after a disappointing first day in the Pyrenees, Jakob Fuglsang […]
Disappointing first mountain stage for Fuglsang, who insists Tour is not over
Team suggests he erred in trying to follow more explosive riders yesterday Although he cracked on yesterday’s final climb and lost over two and a half minutes, Astana rider Jakob Fuglsang remains determined to fight on in this year’s Tour […]
Schleck satisfied with first mountain stage: ‘There are good moments to come in this Tour’
Former race winner continues to build form with respectable climbing performance Previously a winner plus twice second overall in the Tour de France, Andy Schleck has said that he was satisfied with his performance today in the race, saying that […]
Froome celebrating first Tour de France yellow jersey of his career
Briton said that he and Team Sky will continue trying to gain time Blasting clear of the other general classification contenders on the climb to the summit finish of Ax 3 Domaines, Chris Froome showed he is ready to step […]
RadioShack Leopard team owners contest Frank Schleck’s claim that he didn’t know he would be dropped
Leopard SA states Luxembourg rider was fully aware he would need to look elsewhere Responding to Fränk Schleck’s recent criticism of the RadioShack Leopard decision regarding his future, plus his threats of legal action, the team owners have said that […]
Impey ‘felt like he was floating’ in yellow jersey, but accepts he’ll likely lose it tomorrow
GreenEdge rider enjoys day in Maillot Jaune, earns another South African rider Daryl Impey had the honour of becoming the first rider from his continent to race in the coveted yellow jersey today, and spoke glowingly of the efforts his […]
Out of Tour, Vande Velde remains ambitious for remainder of final season
Showing remarkable acceptance after crashing out of his final Tour de France, Garmin-Sharp’s Christian Vande Velde has said that he is determined to bounce back from the injuries he suffered in two crashes and then to regain strong form an […]
Van den Broeck: ‘The doctor drew 85cc of fluid out of my knee…almost all blood. Not a good sign’
Tour de France top five finisher has important doctor’s consultation today Twice fourth overall in the Tour de France, Jurgen Van de Broeck travelled away from the race today using a wheelchair, beginning a journey back to Belgium where he […]
Schleck indicates he may take legal action against RadioShack Leopard team
Luxembourg rider unimpressed by late notice that he won’t be re-employed Responding to the official team announcement yesterday that he will not be taken on again by the RadioShack Leopard team when his suspension ends nine days from now, Fränk […]
Black day for Astana as both Brajkovic and Kessiakof are forced out of Tour de France
Fuglsang and team rue loss of two strong riders Jakob Fuglsang’s ambition of a high overall finish in this year’s Tour de France suffered a setback today when he lost two important team-mates en route to Montpellier. Having already seen […]
