Tag: 2014; tour de france;

French headlines-The Tour is Decapitated

Bjarne Riis updates on Alberto’s crash, exit and status Tinkoff-Saxo’s team captain Alberto Contador has abandoned Tour de France following a hard crash on stage 10. Contador crashed on the descent of Petit Ballon, while positioned in the peloton. Team Manager Bjarne Riis explains: “Alberto crashed on a fast and […]

Tony Gallopin fulfilled his yellow dream today. In the stage from Gérardmer to Mulhouse the Frenchman attacked and rode towards yellow. The stage win was for Tony Martin.

Tough startWith the Col de la Schlucht early in the stage the riders almost immediately had to start climbing. Several riders took their chance and attacked. Eventually Martin and De Marchi got a gap. Soon a large group chased the two leaders. Among other Cancellara, Rolland, Van Avermaet, Rodriguez and […]

Tinkoff-Saxo launch GC uppercut

Gerardmer La Mauselaine, 12th of July – 2014 It’s not that this year’s Tour de France hasn’t offered drama and GC casualties already but today’s 161 kilometer long 8th stage from Tomblaine to Gérardmer, La Mauselaine offered the first uphill finish and the big question was whether or not, it […]

Andy Schleck Update

Andy Schleck has successfully undergone surgery in the Crossklinik in Basel, Switzerland. An MRI scan prior to the operation provided pictures of the right knee allowing the doctors to confirm the diagnosis of the team doctor. Andy Schleck’s knee is severely damaged: there are partial ruptures in the collateral and […]