Androni Venezuela team gives three year pro contract to Godoy
Rider takes national under 23 time trial and road race after signing deal Following a strong ride in the Tour of Slovakia plus a very successful national championship campaign, the Androni Venezuela team has given the young rider Yonder Godoy […]
No invite for Armstrong to ceremony honouring all Tour de France finishers
ASO confirms Texan has not been asked to attend Although he finished the 1995 Tour de France and therefore is eligible for inclusion in the final day ceremony honouring those who have competed the Tour, Lance Armstrong has not been […]
Hesjedal, Martin and Talansky lead Garmin-Sharp team for Tour de France
Focus on GC and hilly stages sees Farrar and Zabriskie miss out on selection Featuring several riders capable of targeting stage wins plus high overall finishes, the Garmin Sharp team for the Tour de France will be based around the […]
Contador ‘more rested, very, very motivated and with a team that is way stronger’
Spaniard believes he’s in a position to fight Chris Froome and others for Tour de France victory Although he acknowledges that Chris Froome is the rider to beat in this year’s Tour de France, Alberto Contador has spoken optimistically about […]
Vasseur to replace Jalabert in France Télévisions consultant role during Tour de France
Former pro steps back after reports of EPO positive during 1998 Tour de France Former Tour de France yellow jersey wearer Cedric Vasseur has been confirmed as replacing Laurent Jalabert as a consultant during this year’s race, and will take […]
Laurent Jalabert “surprised” after reports of positive samples from 1998 Tour de France
“I’ve always trusted the medical staff of the team,” says former French champion Reported today to have used EPO during the 1998 Tour de France, Laurent Jalabert has stopped short of a clear denial, saying instead that he wanted people […]
Hushovd told BMC Racing Team’s position on Tour selection but can’t reveal decision
Norwegian had been pushing hard to be included in squad Having previously complained that he didn’t know if he would be riding the Tour de France or not, Thor Hushovd has now been told the BMC Racing Team’s decision on […]
Backing Rodriguez, Katusha says it has the ‘best and strongest roster’ to support him
Russian team targeting Tour de France success Previously second overall in the Giro d’Italia and twice third in the Vuelta a España, Joaquim Rodriguez will aim for his first three week victory as leader of the Katusha team in next […]
Wiggins casts doubts on ever targeting Tour de France again
Team Sky rider lays out programme for rest of season, says Tour requires giving up too much Citing the sacrifices he had to make to get into prime condition for last year’s Tour de France, the 2012 winner Bradley Wiggins […]
SpiderTech project stops as Bauer admits defeat in hunt for new backing
Canadian squad comes to an end; Armstrong affair and global financial crisis two contributing factors Just over nine months after he said that the team would not race in 2013 but that he hoped it would return in 2014, Steve […]
