Differing moods of confidence in Luxembourg squad General manager Brian Nygaard and directeur sportif Kim Andersen were in different moods at the end of yesterday’s stage to Alpe d’Huez, with the former being upbeat and confident that Andy Schleck can […]
German was victorious on same course in Critérium du Dauphiné His hopes of a high overall placing didn’t translate into results during this year’s Tour de France, but Tony Martin believes he has a chance to end his race on […]
Former winner thinks time advantage is not sufficient for Leopard Trek rider Having won one of the closest ever Tours de France in the final time trial in 1987 (pictured), Stephen Roche believes that Cadel Evans will also come from […]
Father Johnny Schleck concedes Cadel Evans is a stronger time trialist, outcome uncertain With everything coming down to today’s concluding 42.5 kilometre time trial in Grenoble, Andy Schleck could be part of one of the closest Tours de France in […]
His challenge was derailed by the crash which saw himself and Juan Antonio Flecha (Sky Procycling) left wounded after an incident involving a badly-driven car, but Johnny Hoogerland has vowed to return to the Tour de France in future years […]
Doesn’t think Voeckler will finish on final podium, says Contador is back in form Charismatic Leopard Trek rider Jens Voigt was in a chatty mood as usual at this morning’s start, and said that the team was set for an […]
“Everyone is tired, fatigued, and nursing their own issues” Brent Bookwalter, the 27-year-old American riding his second Tour de France for team BMC Racing, has so far survived the “chaotic and stressful” race, and he will continue to shelter team […]
Belgian says Schlecks and Contador simply must make their move today Eddy Merckx has said that he doesn’t know if Thomas Voeckler can win this Tour, but he is clear on what his performance has meant over the past two […]
Decision to be made later if he could miss race due to Olympic Games Amid speculation that Bradley Wiggins could pass up the chance to ride next year’s Tour in order to prepare for the London Olympics, Sky Procycling coach […]
Wants independent commission to carry out a thorough study of contentious subject Despite the tension that existed earlier this year over the race radio issue plus the proposed boycott of the Tour of Beijing, AIGCP president Jonathan Vaughters has said […]
Belgian says he’s already exceeded his own expectations Tour de France mountains competition leader Jelle Vanendert is preparing himself for the most important three days of his professional career, with a victory in that classification on the cards if things […]
Belgian champion likes winning too much to accept less Despite a strong, aggressive showing in the Tour de France where he won a stage and wore each of the leader’s jerseys, Philippe Gilbert has said that he is unlikely to […]
Irishman philosophical about losing time on first mountain stage Having targeted a top ten overall finish in Paris, Irish pro Nicolas Roche continued his move up the general classification yesterday when he went from thirteenth to tenth overall in the […]
Swedish rider gets career back on track with strong display The crash-fest taking place in France isn’t the only national tour taking place this month. High in the Tyrolean meadows the UCI 2.HC Tour of Austria was fought out over […]
Australian learning from Freire and Bos Michael Matthews won the World Under 23 Road Race Championships in October last year, ahead of John Degenkolb and Taylor Phinney. Matthews has managed to successfully carry that form into his debut year in […]
Australian rider dedicated to helping team captain After two years of disappointment with regards to the Tour de France, Simon Gerrans returned to the race this year as part of Sky Procycling’s ambitious selection for the event. The 31 year-old […]
Irishman believes Spaniard’s Giro exertions might cause him problems in third week Sean Kelly has said that Alberto Contador’s mental strength will not be a problem in this year’s Tour de France, but has said that his reserves may prove […]
Kelly Benefit Strategies-OptumHealth rider continuing to improve Jesse Anthony (Kelly Benefit Strategies-OptumHealth) recently netted the best domestic win of his career – and for his team, this season so far – in the six stage Nature Valley Grand Prix. Anthony […]
