Tour de France stage 7 reactions: Nibali, Sagan, Menchov and Scarponi
Some of the big names give their thoughts after first mountain finish Vincezo Nibali (Liquigas Cannondale), 4th on stage at 7 seconds, 3rd overall at 16 seconds: “I’m satisfied after this first test. On the map it seemed quite easy […]
Pinotti dominates Tour of Austria TT, Fuglsang on verge of final victory
Danish rider in driving seat with just one day remaining Four days after he was confirmed for the Italian team for the London Olympics, Marco Pinotti underlined his improving form with a dominant win in today’s time trial at the […]
Over illness and poor form, Thor Hushovd returning to racing in Tour of Poland
Ballan aiming for victory in race he won three years ago Out of racing since May 10th when he pulled out of the Giro d’Italia, Thor Hushovd will return to competition in three days time, exactly two months after that […]
Tour de France: Bradley Wiggins becomes the fifth British rider to pull on the Maillot Jaune
Belgian-born Londoner the first since Tom Simpson with a chance of holding yellow to Paris After his Sky team put the peloton to the sword on the short, but very steep climb to la Planche des Belles Filles in today’s […]
Marianne Vos takes second straight Giro Donne as Emma Johansson wins final stage
Three-woman breakaway sees Dutch phenomenon secure Maglia Rosa Marianne Vos (Rabobank) secured her second straight overall victory in the Giro d’Italia Femminile, after finishing as part of a three-woman break in the final stage between Sarnico and Bergamo. The 108km […]
Tour de France: Froome climbs to la Planche des Belle Filles win, puts Wiggins in yellow
Double day for Team Sky as it puts the peloton to the sword on the steep final climb Having done enough to put team leader Bradley Wiggins into the yellow jersey, Team Sky’s Chris Froome took the steep uphill sprint […]
The forgotten man: Menchov poised as Tour de France dark horse
Russian’s challenge to become clearer today Few have spoken about Denis Menchov thus far as a Tour contender but the Russian rider is perfectly placed to strike in the days ahead. The triple Grand Tour winner began today’s stage fifth […]
Pinotti relishing thoughts of representing Italy in the Olympic Games
BMC Racing Team rider upbeat about selection Confirmed this week as being part of a five-man team for the Olympic road race, Marco Pinotti has said that he will be proud to represent Italy in the Games, and has a […]
Cancellara admits he could lose yellow today, says team will keep fighting
Says Tour isn’t over for Schleck, despite time loss He’s held the race lead since his win in the prologue and has set a curious record along the way, but Fabian Cancellara accepts that his time in the Maillot Jaune […]
Dan Martin ready to step forward after Garmin-Sharp leaders crash out
Stage win and mountains jersey targets for Irish climber Although he went into the Tour de France primarily as a support rider for Ryder Hesjedal, Tom Danielson and Christian Vande Velde, the circumstances of the race have thrust Dan Martin […]
