Richie Porte leaving Team Sky (Reuters)
Australian Richie Porte has confirmed he will leave Team Sky at the end of the season after four years as a domestique de luxe in the British outfit.
Cyclists
2015 Tour de France: Stage 10 News, Notes and Quotes
Just days ago, Chris Froome stated that he was comfortable not having the yellow jersey on his back just yet, but since he’s been in possession of the maillot jaune, he’s held onto it like a wild dog with a t-bone steak.
2015 Tour de France: Stage 10 Results (Reuters)
Overall leader Chris Froome put the hammer down on the Tour de France when the Briton humiliated his rivals in the first mountain test, winning the 10th stage in awe-inspiring fashion on Tuesday.
Quintana, Valverde look to turn around 2015 Tour in Pyrenees
Reflecting on their first nine days in the 2015 Tour de France, Nairo Quintana and Alejandro Valverde look forward to the mountains to revive their chances.
Etixx-Quick Step announces extended contract with Zdenek Stybar
Etixx – Quick-Step announced today that the team reached an agreement with Zdenek Stybar to extend his contract for the next two seasons.
Ettinger, Huck Keep Team USA Medal Count Rolling
Stephen Ettinger & Erin Huck continued Team USA’s success on Sunday after both raced to bronze medals in the Pan Am Games mountain bike cross country finals.
Van Garderen remains cautious after near-perfect first week (Reuters)
Tejay van Garderen emerged as a credible Tour de France contender after a treacherous first week, yet the American refused to get carried away ahead of two grueling weeks in the mountain
Chris Froome confident as 2015 Tour de France hits Pyrenees
Chris Froome is taking it easy on the first rest day of the 2015 Tour de France, but the race leader is confident and ready for the first mountain stages of the Tour.
Tinkoff-Saxo Releases Statement on Ivan Basso
Ivan Basso was diagnosed with a tumor in his left testicle and has to undergo operation for its removal, thereby leaving the Tour de France.
2015 Tour de France: Stage 9 Results
By a single second, the BMC Racing Team earned its second victory at the 2015 Tour de France by winning Sunday’s team time trial.