Tour de France: Armstrong says he’s ready, close to best form
More allegations coming this week? With a matter of days to go before the start of the Tour de France, seven time winner Lance Armstrong has given an indication that he is close to his best form. He did his […]
New Belgian champ Devolder to make decision today about Tour de France start
Quick Step rider could stand in for Tom Boonen He’d previously ruled out starting cycling’s biggest event in 2010 but, morale boosted by his recent form, Stijn Devolder will today decide if he will indeed ride the Tour de France. […]
World champion Evans leads BMC Racing roster at Tour de France
Hincapie and Ballan to be his chief lieutenants The BMC Racing Team lineup which will support the bid by Cadel Evans, twice runner-up, to finally win the Tour de France has been announced today. The Australian world champion will be […]
AFLD welcomes WADA’s ruling on anti-doping tests during the Tour de France
Wording of WADA document suggests it is taking seriously past criticisms of UCI The French anti-doping agency Agence Française de Lutte Contre le Dopage (AFLD) has accepted the proposals made this week in relation to the upcoming Tour de France, […]
Française des Jeux sponsor commits for another four years
Big boost for French team Having clocked up a fine victory tally of eleven wins this season, the Française des Jeux squad has been given a major vote of confidence by its title sponsor, which has decided to extend its […]
Jeannie Longo scoops a staggering 57th national title at 51 years of age
Frenchwoman will aim for gold in the road race Jeannie Longo has clocked up a stunning 57th national title in the French championships, winning the time trial for the third consecutive year. Now 51 years of age, the legendary competitor […]
Van Avermaet aiming for win in Belgian nationals
Motivated Omega Pharma Lotto rider wants Boonen’s jersey Former national under 23 champion Greg Van Avermaet wants to add the Elite title to his palmares, and is hoping to ride strongly in the Belgian nationals this Sunday. The 25 year […]
Wiggins leads Team Sky’s Tour de France roster
Boasson Hagen likely to chase stage wins in team’s debut Tour Team Sky has confirmed its lineup for the 2010 Tour de France, with last year’s fourth-place finisher Bradley Wiggins leading a strong nine-man squad. The team will also include […]
Footon-Servetto team includes eight first-timers in Tour de France squad
Felline youngest rider in the Tour at 20 years of age A staggering eight out of the nine riders in the Footon-Servetto team unveiled today will be making their debut in the Tour de France, with the average age of […]
AFLD request to perform anti-doping controls at Tour de France is denied
WADA blocks French agency’s application to carry out additional testing Following yesterday’s announcement of an agreement between WADA and the UCI in relation to anti-doping controls at this year’s Tour de France, it appears that the French anti-doping agency AFLD […]
