At the start of stage 1 in Noirmoutier-en-l’Île, Sylvain Chavanel is set to become the all-time recordman of the participations while a sprinter is expected to take the first yellow jersey in Fontenay-le-Comte SEVEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONS ON THE START LINEBefore the first distinctive jerseys being awarded at Fontenay-le-Comte, an unprecedented […]
Tour de France 2018
TOUR DE FRANCE LAUNCHES ITS FANTASY GAME !
For the first time in the history of Le Tour, sign up to the official 2018 Fantasy Tour de France at https://fantasy.letour.fr and put yourself in the shoes of the directeur sportif! Choose your favourite riders and build your dream team of eight cyclists. Collect points each stage depending on […]
RICHIE PORTE: “WE ALL HOPE TO END FROOME’S WINNING STREAK”
Speaking in the first press conference of the day ahead of the teams presentation, Richie Porte explained how he hopes to capitalize on his Tour de Suisse recent victory to make the podium of the Tour de France for the first time: “I’m super motivated for his Tour. I don’t […]
Chris Froome and Tour de France
The Chris Froome salmbutemol case has been pending. Just a couple of days ago ASO announced he would not be allowed to start the Tour de France on Saturday. Today the UCI announced they’ve closed the case. Christian Prudhomme said it’s time to move on. Is this inconsistent application of […]
TOUR DE FRANCE 2018 : FAN PARKS OFFER A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
Three free-admission venues dedicated to the 2018 Tour de France will open in July at La Roche-sur-Yon, Annecy and Carcassonne to welcome followers of the world’s biggest bicycle race. Three exceptional venues offering three unique atmospheres centred on the Tour de France. With the local institutions that will host the […]
Alejandro Valverde back to Tour de France
28th June 2018 Media-first interview with Spanish allrounder, returning to ‘Grande Boucle’ after brutal crash on stage one of 2017 race near to putting end to Bala’s sporting career 1) THE 2018 SEASON“The season has gone extremely well so far. Not only because of the results, but also considering where […]
#PinkArgyle for the 2018 Tour
The conventional wisdom of racing tells us it will be hard to top the 2017 Tour de France. Second place, with a dark horse coming in to the biggest race on the calendar. It was a result few outside the team could see coming, and certainly one of the team’s […]
Landa set for maiden TdF with Movistar Team
27th June 2018 Media-first video interview with Basque climber, set to take start for first time alongside powerful Telefónica-backed squad in ‘Grande Boucle’ at Vendée in just ten days’ time. 1) THE 2018 SEASON“It’s been a pretty calm year so far. We planned on reaching an early form peak in […]
Sagan and Majka to lead BORA – hansgrohe at the Tour de France
Like last year, BORA – hansgrohe goes into the Tour with two leaders. UCI World Champion Peter Sagan is set to go on the haunt for stage wins, while Rafal Majka aims for a top spot in the final general classification. The team is well balanced, and both will be […]
Strong Team to Support Porte in Pursuit of Tour de France Podium
27 June, 2018, Santa Rosa, California (USA) Richie Porte will be backed by a strong and experienced team at the Tour de France where the Australian is targeting his first podium result following a career-best fifth place in 2016. Porte, who took confidence from his overall victory at the Tour […]