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 […]
Speaking prior to the start of Thursday’s stage to Galibier Serre Chevalier, both Ivan Basso and George Hincapie (BMC Racing Team) talked about their different positions in the race. Basso is the official leader of his Liquigas squad while Hincapie […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Says team wants to take him there when he’s capable of challenging for overall Although he still describes himself as disappointed to miss the Tour de France, Dan Martin has accepted that there may be advantages to not riding the […]
HTC Highroad rider pulls off remarkable double success Irish champion Matt Brammeier has a solid programme of upcoming races, with some WorldTour races on his schedule between now and the end of September. The motivated HTC Highroad rider is in […]
Following two runner-up slots in French Cup races, Tour du Limousin is next After having a limited international race programme during the spring, Irish road race champion Siobhan Horgan (The Edge) is looking forward to a better run of races […]
HTC Highroad rider talks about team’s hunt for a new backer The 2010 Irish road race champion Matt Brammeier is upbeat about his form heading into Sundays’ defence of his title. The HTC Highroad rider headed to Ireland determined to […]
Dauphiné stage win adds to increasing confidence of German rider First in the Volta ao Algarve, first in Paris-Nice, second overall in the Tour de Romandie and now a stage winner in the Critérium du Dauphiné; Tony Martin’s excellent 2011 […]
Australian talks possibilities about debut in top event Exactly one month from today, Australian rider Richie Porte is expected to make his Tour de France debut and line out at the Passage du Gois for the start of the race. […]
Former professional Neil Martin has said that his son Dan is gearing up for a strong Criterium du Dauphiné and, hopefully, his first ever Tour de France. The 24 year old rider went close to starting the race in 2009, […]
Garmin-Cervelo rider finished as highest English-speaking racer in 22nd place Talented young American rider Peter Stetina had a very solid first Grand Tour with the Giro d’Italia. He ended the three-week course in 22nd place, 50 minutes 9 seconds behind […]
Spaniard said he was pleased he gave 100 percent Carlos Sastre has mixed emotions from tjhe 2011 Giro d’Italia that finished on Sunday. He was clearly upset with the tragedies and the tough route did not make his job easier. […]
