Gerrans fights on after dramatic Tour de France crash
Australian able to continue race despite landing on his face yesterday Some media reports after yesterday’s crash-strewn third stage of the Tour de France suggested that Team Sky’s Simon Gerrans was out of the race, but the Australian will instead […]
WADA director general Howman says Floyd Landis inquiry has extended to Europe
Interpol involved in gathering evidence WADA director general David Howman has revealed that the investigation sparked off by Floyd Landis’ allegations in May has spread beyond the US borders, and has now extended into Europe. Landis originally communicated with the […]
Tour de France: Andy Schleck rockets up GC with strong ride on the cobbles
Saxo Bank duo negates Schleck’s poor Prologue Saxo Bank put on a magnificent display at the head of affairs today over the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix. Fabian Cancellara put in an almost typical dominant performance over the cobbles. His relentless pacemaking […]
Tour de France: Lance Armstrong loses critical time over the cobblestones
Flat tire derails great position and legs Lance Armstrong’s chances at an 8th Tour de France victory “took a knock today” as Armstrong put it post-stage. The Texan was in a good position as the race hit the cobbles, but […]
Tour de France: Frank Schleck crashes hard on the cobblestones, abandons race
Younger brother Andy follows safely on Fabian Cancellara’s wheel Luxembourg champion Frank Schleck lost his chances for an overall victory in the Tour de France today, when he became the first victim of the infamous pavé du Nord with just […]
Tour de France: Schlecks come before Cancellara
Double Paris-Roubaix winner may have to sacrifice his chance of a stage win Although Fabian Cancellara is one of the riders who will feel most positive about his chances on today’s seven sectors of cobblestones, the two-time Paris-Roubaix winner will […]
Tour de France: Garmin-Transitions looking to Plan B after crash chaos
Vande Velde on way home, Farrar’s future in race looking doubtful The American Garmin Transitions team is now looking at what its options are for the rest of the Tour de France after what was probably the worst day in […]
Tour de France: Hushovd gets his redemption on the pavé
Trades national championship jersey for the maillot vert Cervélo TestTeam’s Thor Hushovd got his redemption in stage three of the Tour de France today, with a victory on the 213 kilometer route that included seven sectors of cobblestones used in […]
Tour de France: Jens Voigt incensed following Stage 3's cobbles
“You can’t imagine how angry and pissed off I am.” Legendary hardman, Jens Voigt, was three steps beyond angry following the conclusion of today’s Tour de France stage near the Arenberg Forest after 13 kilometers and seven sectors of pave. […]
Tour de France: Alberto Contador excels in cobble test, takes round two over Armstrong
Preparation pays off for the defending Tour de France champion Defending Tour de France champion Alberto Contador (Astana) surprised his doubters on the pavé in stage three today, with only Andy Schleck (Saxo Bank), Cadel Evans (BMC Racing) and Bradley […]
