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Katusha rider still doesn’t know the cause of his heart attack Luxembourg rider Kim Kirchen was released from hospital earlier in the month, following the heart attack that he suffered while at the Tour de Suisse, but is still unsure […]

Italian team to rebuild with new riders, staff and methods to turn potential into results Two stage wins and the green points jersey would represent a very good return from the Tour de France for most teams. For a team […]

The “true” story behind the events of this year’s Tour de France 197 riders, 3642km, hills, cobbles, mountains and time trials. VeloNation takes a sideways, stage-by-stage look at what really happened in this year’s Tour de France. Prologue: Rotterdam, 8.9km […]

UCI showing no favorable treatment to Armstrong or Bruyneel The International Cycling Union (UCI) announced today that it will go forward with disciplinary proceedings against the American RadioShack team for breaching the regulations governing riders’ clothing during the final stage […]

Seven-time winner felt a duty to finish despite bad luck and poor form Lance Armstrong’s final appearance as a rider in the Tour de France didn’t go quite as he wanted, or expected, to say the least. Despite an illness […]

Tour winner takes his position as World number one Having just won the Tour de France, the biggest race of the UCI’s World Calendar, it’s hardly surprising that Alberto Contador (Astana) has leapt to the top of the World Rankings. […]

Irishman has mixed feelings about second Tour Ireland’s Nicolas Roche has expressed his satisfaction with his 15th overall in the Tour de France, although he admits to having ‘nightmares’ about the thoughts of what might have been. The 26 year […]

Fellow Spaniard hails Astana rider’s ability 2008 Tour de France champion Carlos Sastre has said that he believes Alberto Contador will dominate the sport in the years to come, suggesting that he could even beat the seven Tour wins clocked […]

Disappointed Briton modifies season programme Team Sky captain Bradley Wiggins has decided to shorten his season after what was a disappointing Tour de France campaign for him, and will pass over the chance to go for world championship and Commonwealth […]

Race winner takes his yellow jersey home to Spain Hundreds of fans greeted Tour de France winner Alberto Contador as he arrived at Madrid airport this afternoon. The 27-year-old then travelled into the capital to meet with Esperanza Aguirre, the […]