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Tony Gallopin Wins Stage 11

Tony Gallopin has won the eleventh stage of the Tour de France in an impressive way. In the streets of Oyonnax he could stay ahead of a chase group. After he conquered the yellow jersey on Sunday and could wear it for one day, this is another dream come true […]

Tinkoff-Saxo dominated stage 11

Besancon, 16th of July – 2014 After the abandonment of Alberto Contador, Tinkoff-Saxo are in a new situation requiring new goals and tactics. With seven riders on great form left in this year’s Tour de France and no one in contention for the GC, stage wins is be one of […]

Italian sprinter Nizzolo extends through 2016

25-year-old Giacomo Nizzolo has extended his contract with the Trek Factory racing team through the end of 2016. The Italian rider, who sprinted no less than four times to second place in this year’s Giro d’Italia, has been a professional since 2011 and has shown solid progression every year. Giacomo Nizzolo: […]

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 […]