Team Sky were expected to be shaken by their rivals on the cobbles in the Tour de France, yet their leading rider Chris Froome emerged as the huge favourite after the opening block of racing on Tuesday.
Etixx – Quick-Step rider Tony Martin saw his dream of wearing the yellow jersey at the 2015 Tour de France become reality on Tuesday.
With seven cobblestone sectuers, Stage 4 of the 2015 Tour de France was expected to the most treacherous of the race, but it proved uneventful barring a brave attack by Tony Martin in the final kilometers that ultimately lead to victory and the yellow jersey.
It’s change all around as a massive crash shakes up the peloton in Stage 3 of the 2015 Tour de France. Here are the day’s news, notes and quotes.
Spain’s Joaquim Rodriguez won the third stage of the Tour de France, a 159.5km ride from Antwerp, Belgium, on Monday, while Britain’s Chris Froome pulled on the leader’s jersey.
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
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.
Australian Rohan Dennis proved too hot to handle as the 2015 Tour de France began with a 13.8 km individual time trial through the sweltering streets of Utrecht on Saturday.
A look at five key stages in the 2015 Tour de France, which starts on Saturday in Utrecht.
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.