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Tour de France

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. […]

Author: Conal Andrews Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Tour de France: Michael Rogers rediscovers his ambition

Three-time World time trial champion has unfinished business in the race. HTC-Columbia’s Michael Rogers is looking forward to this year’s Tour de France more than he has for a few years. The Australian three-time World time trial champion has done […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Basso and Kreuziger lead Liquigas team in Tour de France

Nibali, Pellizotti not named on team roster Ivan Basso and Roman Kreuziger will head to this year’s Tour de France determined to help the Liquigas team chase its second Grand Tour victory of 2010. Basso has rested and trained since […]

Author: Conal Andrews Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

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 […]

Author: Conal Andrews Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Lance Armstrong confirms this will be his final Tour de France

Seven-time winner has one more shot at securing an eighth Tour de France victory RadioShack leader Lance Armstrong announced today via Twitter what many suspected; the 2010 Tour de France will be his final ride in cycling’s biggest event. Armstrong […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Tour de France: New French champion Voeckler to lead Bbox Bouyges Telecom

French team likely to race aggressively as usual Newly re-crowned French champion Thomas Voeckler will once again lead the Bbox Bouyges Telecom team to the Tour de France, which starts in Rotterdam, Netherlands this Saturday. The 31-year-old, who wore the […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Roche to lead AG2R at the Tour de France, Nocentini makes the squad

Young Irishman will look to secure his first Tour stage win Irishman Nicolas Roche will be the leader of the French AG2R team when the Tour de France begins in Rotterdam, The Netherlands this coming Saturday.  Roche has been on […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Three killed in helicopter crash during pre-Tour de France event in Rotterdam

Names not yet released, occupants were all male Four people involved in a cycling event that was part of the build-up for the Tour de France were killed in a tragic  helicopter crash in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. “The helicopter crashed […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Wiggins finishes off final Tour de France preparations

Wiggins leads an all-British fight at the Tour de France Bradley Wiggins is prepared to lead team Sky and an all-British fight at the Tour de France. He finished off his final preparations this week, ready for the start in […]

Author: Samuel Morrison Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Astana announces Tour de France team around Contador, no Pereiro

Spaniard satisfied after final training camp The goal for Astana’s captain Alberto Contador is the third Tour de France title and the teammates to help him achieve the goal have been announced. Alexandre Vinokourov, David De la Fuente, Andriy Grivko, […]

Author: Bjorn Haake Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Tour de France: Garmin-Transitions announces roster; Farrar set to take on Cavendish, will also look for overall success

American team fields sprint muscle and will also support Vande Velde The American Garmin-Transitions team has announced a Tour de France roster set to challenge for both green and yellow during the three week race.  Representing the team’s best chance […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Tour de France: Tom Boonen out as knee problems persist

California crash injuries prevent Belgian champion from starting the Grand Boucle Current Belgian champion Tom Boonen (Quick Step) will not be defending his driekleur jersey in Leuven this weekend; neither will he be starting the Tour de France the following […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling, 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 […]

Author: Conal Andrews Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

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, […]

Author: Conal Andrews Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

McEwen and Rodriguez to lead Katusha in Tour de France

Russian team aiming for stage wins and overall classification The Katusha Team has announced the nine riders that it will be sending to the Tour de France, which starts in Rotterdam, Netherlands in a little over a week’s time. The […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Kreuziger looking to ascend higher on general classification at Tour de France

Looking for a change of scenery in 2011 At 24-years-old, Roman Kreuziger heads into this year’s Tour de France with hopes of bettering last year’s 9th place overall finish. 2010 has been a classy season already for the Liquigas rider […]

Author: Jered Gruber Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Tour de France: Mark Cavendish says 'Everything is exactly as planned'

HTC-Columbia sprinter Mark Cavendish is heading into this year’s Tour de France with a score to settle in the green jersey department.  The Manxman finished second in points during last year’s edition of the race behind Norwegian Thor Hushovd (Cervelo […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Tour de France: No Gert Steegmans for RadioShack; has Lance Armstrong left a cobblestone unturned?

Will the big Belgian’s omission leave the American team exposed when the race hits the stones? With the announcement of the RadioShack’s Tour de France team, one of the significant names missing is that of Gert Steegmans. The 29-year-old Belgian […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Recent Interviews

  • Philip Lavery interview: Walking away from the sport, then getting a second chance
  • Matt Keenan Interview: The race through the eyes of a commentator
  • Bertine: New La Course race is ‘stepping stone towards a women’s Tour de France’
  • Court order in class action case compels Aaron Brown to provide full details of Kimmage defence fund
  • Sam Bennett Interview: I’d love to ride the Tour de France this year with NetApp Endura
  • Michele Acquarone interview part III: We were looking into a women’s Milan-Sanremo for 2015, Giro for 2017
  • Michele Acquarone Interview Part II: “The judge will decide who is right or wrong, but I am sure that I am right”
  • Michele Acquarone interview part I: Overlooking MTN Qhubeka was a major missed opportunity for the Giro d’Italia
  • Peter Stetina Interview: New BMC Racing Team signing shining in Tour de San Luis
  • Feature: Linus Gerdemann feeling good about his comeback to cycling – “I am optimistic…I think I can perform well”