Porte predicts ‘fierce competition’ for Team Sky in Critérium du Dauphiné
Australian believes British squad won’t have it as easy as last year His team-mate Chris Froome may be regarded as the clear favourite for the Critérium du Dauphiné but Richie Porte is clear that he believes that the race will […]
Sutton: World championships would be ideal new goal for Wiggins to chase
Mentor believes 2012 Tour de France winner needs to refocus Shane Sutton, the man described as a father figure to Bradley Wiggins and also British Cycling’s head coach, has said that he believes Bradley Wiggins needs to set and prioritise […]
Team Saxo Tinkoff underlines importance of Critérium du Dauphiné for Contador
‘Top results in overall standings’ stated objective for Danish squad Out of competition for a considerable length of time, Alberto Contador is looking for a strong showing in his first race back, the Critérium du Dauphiné. His Saxo Tinkoff team […]
Prudhomme: Wiggins’ withdrawal from Tour de France is not a huge surprise
Says there will be many other big names; Not the first time that a defending champion has missed the race The news was surprising to many but Tour de France race director Christian Prudhomme has said that he had anticipated […]
Suggestion of health issues raises question marks over Wiggins’ Tour de France participation
Could defending champion miss the race entirely? Having already been told by his team that he must ride for team-mate Chris Froome in the Tour de France, it appears that defending champion Bradley Wiggins may end up missing the event […]
Froome: ‘I don’t feel like I’ve hit my best form yet’
Team Sky leader names Contador as his top rival for Tour de France Although he has been the most successful of the Tour de France contenders this year with overall victory in the Tours of Oman and Romandie plus Critérium […]
Hushovd ‘pleased with improving form,’ wants a stage win in Critérium du Dauphiné
Norwegian will be joined by double USPRO silver medallist Bookwalter Gearing up for a likely start in the Tour de France, Thor Hushovd believes that he is coming into good shape and that the upcoming Critérium du Dauphiné will offer […]
Cunego targeting strong ride in Critérium du Dauphiné as part of buildup to Tour de France
Two-time winner Valverde heads Movistar selection for upcoming event After missing the Giro d’Italia in order to focus on the Tour de France, Damiano Cunego will continue his preparation for the latter when he lines out in the Critérium du […]
Gilbert ends speculation: Belgian says he is doing the Tour de France
World champion yet to take a victory in rainbow jersey World road race champion Philippe Gilbert has put an end to rumours that he might miss this year’s Tour de France, saying that he full intends being at the start […]
McQuaid says Armstrong has not yet come clean, insists UCI is blameless
Urges Texan to ‘jump on his private plane’ and come to Switzerland to tell all UCI president Pat McQuaid has said that he believes Lance Armstrong owes the full truth plus an apology to the sport and has urged the […]
