Nairo Quintana, Alejandro Valverde raring to go ahead of TDF
Movistar Team co-leaders Nairo Quintana and Alejandro Valverde reflect on their ambitions at the pre race press conference for Tour de France 2015.
Movistar Team co-leaders Nairo Quintana and Alejandro Valverde reflect on their ambitions at the pre race press conference for Tour de France 2015.
Vincenzo Nibali has had a stressful season, but the Italian champion believes he is in fine shape to defend his Tour de France title.
Alberto Contador and Peter Sagan attended Tinkoff-Saxo’s press conference, where a big crowd of journalists covering the Tour de France asked the two stars to elaborate on their view of Tour de France 2015 and the team chances.
Sean Yates knows a thing or two about leading a rider to the Tour de France title and the Briton feels his protege Alberto Contador has the required experience to prevail in a demanding race this year.
Nairo Quintana has flown under the radar in the build-up to the Tour de France and could become the first Colombian to win the Tour de France.
Chris Froome struggled for form, then crashed but the Briton looks ready just in time to compete for a second Tour de France title
Etixx – Quick-Step rider Iljo Keisse earned the 30th victory of the road season for the team on Sunday, winning a two-up sprint against Luke Durbridge (Orica-GreenEDGE) after the duo escaped with 30km remaining in the conclusive 21st Stage of the Giro d’Italia
Alberto Contador overcame a puncture, bridged to his rivals and extended his lead over Mikel Landa in Tuesday’s queen stage of the 2015 Giro d’Italia.
Alberto Contador is ready to tackle the first part of his daunting challenge of the season, which is to try winning the Giro-Tour double.
Sure, he’s committed to riding with Tinkoff-Saxo through 2016, so that’s likely a couple million more dollars in the bank, but the really cool part is a signature new frame from bike sponsor Specialized.