Jurgen Van Den Broeck: “The Dauphiné has convinced me of my own qualities”
Fourth place again for Belgian but has good feelings for the Tour de France Jurgen Van Den Broeck (Omega Pharma-Lotto) went into last week’s Critérium du Dauphiné with the intention of honing his form towards July’s Tour de France. The […]
Contador situation complicates the search for sponsors, says Bjarne Riis
Dane hopes to have team’s future settled by July Bjarne Riis is finding that the uncertainty over Alberto Contador’s situation is making negotiations with potential sponsors complicated, since he can’t say for certain whether the Spanish Tour de France winner […]
Olympic chief Jacques Rogge believes Contador is entitled to compete in Tour de France
IOC President concedes that rider’s case raises doubts While he accepts that Alberto Contador’s participation in this year’s Tour de France will raise doubts, IOC President Jacques Rogge said today that he didn’t object to the rider taking part. “The […]
Tour de Suisse: Thor Hushovd finally shows his colours
World champion takes Peter Sagan on the line to get his first win in the rainbow jersey Thor Hushovd (Garmin-Cervélo) won the fourth stage of the Tour de Suisse, between Grindelwald and Huttwil, in what turned out to be a […]
Tom Boonen: “I will be on top form for the Belgian Championships”
Belgian star aims to take back the driekleur, says contract renewal talks are going well After a mixed spring campaign, Tom Boonen (Quick Step) is building his form for the next phase of the season, according to Sporza. The 2005 […]
Astana loses out on chance to sign Gilbert, five teams in contention
Decision to be announced on August 1st The Astana team of Alexandre Vinokourov has lost out on the chance to sign Philippe Gilbert, leaving a reported five teams in contention of the much-sought signature of the Classics specialist. “We are […]
McGee says Contador has recovered from Giro and is riding well
Spaniard says he’s going to the Tour to ‘have fun, and with great ambition’ With two and a half weeks to go until the start of the Tour de France, Alberto Contador will today ride the Galibier and Alpe d’Huez […]
Hamilton’s lawyers complain to investigators about alleged Armstrong ‘aggression’
Aspen restaurant owner denies heated argument took place Following a reported encounter between former US Postal Service team-mates Lance Armstrong and Tyler Hamilton in Aspen on Saturday night, the latter’s lawyers yesterday officially lodged a complaint with federal authorities about […]
Rubens Bertogliati: “That’s the hardest climb in Switzerland”
Swiss time trial champion reflects on a tough day climbing and descending in the Tour de Suisse Rubens Bertogliati (Team Type 1-sanofi) was one of a 31-rider break at the beginning of the third stage of the Tour de Suisse, […]
Oscar Freire to undergo nasal surgery once more
Rabobank sprinter to pull out of Tour de Suisse early with same complaint as last year’s Giro d’Italia Oscar Freire (Rabobank) is to quit the Tour de Suisse early as he is suffering with sinus problems, according to a statement […]
