The Toughest Tour Climbs
What is it that really makes ‘le Tour’ stand out from the crowd? One reason is the severity of some of the stages and the awe-inspiring way the athletes tackle them.
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2015 Tour de France: Stage 17 Preview
The Tour enters the Alps on Stage 17 with a 161kms mountainous route from Digne-les-Bains to Pra Loup. With five climbs in store, I hope the riders make the most of their rest day!
No additional treatment for Ivan Basso after successful surgery
Statements released by doctors and the Tinkoff-Saxo team seem to indicate that Ivan Basso did not have testicular cancer and that his recent surgery should solve all complications.
North By Northwest Added to Interbike Show Space
Yakima to partner with Interbike to create North By Northwest space to highlight Pacific Northwest brands.
Just what is up Chris Froome’s nose?
If you’ve been watching the Tour de France, you’ve no doubt noticed that race leader Chris Froome has had some extra, well… stuff in his nose.
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.
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 7 Preview:
Another sprinters stage awaits the riders on the 7th Stage of the 2015 Tour de France as they race 190.5kms from Livarot to Fougeres.
Cannondale-Garmin show fighting spirit on challenging day at Tour de France
Cannondale-Garmin was attentive and active on the front of the peloton during the second half of today’s fifth stage of the 2015 Tour de France with Andrew Talanksy, Kristijan Koren and Dan Martin finishing in the front group.
2015 Tour de France: Stage 2 Preview
The second stage of the 2015 Tour de France runs 166kms from Utrecht to Zelande.