Light-years behind the records of Eddy Merckx and nowhere as famous as the three other five-time winners of the Tour de France, Jacques Anquetil, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain, a total of 67 riders have worn the yellow jersey for just one day (or even less) in their careers and […]
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A DAY IN YELLOW: ALEX STIEDA
Light-years behind the records of Eddy Merckx and nowhere as famous as the three other five-time winners of the Tour de France, Jacques Anquetil, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain, a total of 67 riders have worn the yellow jersey for just one day (or even less) in their careers and […]
THE ACHIEVEMENT OF A LIFETIME: EMILE ENGEL (I/X)
Far behind riders of the stature of Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Mark Cavendish, in the history of the Tour de France there have been almost three hundred men who only got a fleeting taste of glory. As the countdown to the start of the race on 7 July continues, […]
A Day in Yellow: Max Bulle
CRITERIUM DE SAITAMA 2018 : TOP BILLING FOR THOMAS AND VALVERDE…
The 6th edition of the Critérium de Saitama, which will take place on 4th November, will be welcoming a new Yellow Jersey with Geraint Thomas, winner of the Tour de France last July. The 2014 winner, Vincenzo Nibali, will also be present for the end of season event in Japan. […]
French President Macron Cycles around Copenhagen
French President Macron cycled around Copenhagen, Denmark with Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen. (click to watch video) He later announced that the Tour de France will start from Copenhagen either in 2020 or 2021. PM Rasmussen is a big cycling fan.
Vincenzo Nibali has successful surgery
BAHRAIN MERIDA Pro Cycling Team rider Vincenzo Nibali has undergone a successful surgery today after fracturing the tenth thoracic vertebrae in a crash during Stage 12th of Tour de France. The operation was performed by Neurosurgeon Prof. Giovanni Broggi, assisted by Dt. Levi, this early morning at the clinic “La […]
Lawson Craddock raises $195K and counting en route to Paris as Tour’s Lanterne Rouge
EF Education First – Drapac p/b Cannondale’s Lawson Craddock became the first American to earn the unlikely honor of “Lanterne Rouge” when he crossed the Tour de France finish line in Paris on Sunday. The title, an informal one, is awarded to the rider that finishes in last place on […]
THE ACHIEVEMENT OF A LIFETIME: EROS POLI
Far behind riders of the stature of Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Mark Cavendish, in the history of the Tour de France there have been almost three hundred men who only got a fleeting taste of glory. As the countdown to the start of the race on 7 July continues, […]
TOUR DE FRANCE SAITAMA CRITERIUM
Before discovering the new circuit of Saitama tomorrow, the riders enjoyed a day of cultural discoveries concocted with care by their Japanese hosts. With Chris Froome as a ninja warrior, Marcel Kittel as Samurai or Mark Cavendish as sushi master, the Tour de France champions delighted the Japanese public, who […]