2015 Tour de France: Stage 2 News, Notes and Quotes
Cancellara happy while Cavendish fumes in a rainy and stormy second stage of the 2015 Tour de France.
Nairo Quintana
2015 Tour de France: Stage 2 Results
German rider Andre Greipel won a rain-drenched second stage of the 2015 Tour de France in a sprint finish on Sunday, while defending champion Vincenzo Nibali and Tour contender Nairo Quintana lost valuable time after dropping behind the front group
New gadgets, but legs and sweat still key to Tour (Reuters)
The 102nd Tour de France has some new high-tech toys this year as the famous old race reaches out to younger fans but those old staples, legs and courage, remain the recipe for victory.
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.
Vincenzo Nibali in fine shape to defend Tour title (Reuters)
Vincenzo Nibali has had a stressful season, but the Italian champion believes he is in fine shape to defend his Tour de France title.
Endura Prepares the Movistar Team to Succeed at the Tour de France
Optimized skin suits, summer weight jerseys, and bibshorts from Endura aim to give the Movistar Team an edge during this year’s Tour de France.
Thibaut Pinot hunting Tour de France 2015 fame (Reuters)
Thibaut Pinot owns a pet lamb, but on his bike the French climber is more of the predator type and he is looking to administer some hurt to his rivals in this month’s Tour de France.
Nairo Quintana on high road to Tour de France 2015 (Reuters)
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.
Froome ready for rocky Tour de France challenge (Reuters)
Chris Froome struggled for form, then crashed but the Briton looks ready just in time to compete for a second Tour de France title
Successful surgery for Nairo Quintana
Colombian rider Nairo Quintana from Movistar Team to keep right arm in a sling for two weeks after operation on his scapula fracture following Vuelta crash