Posts Tagged ‘Thomas Voeckler’
Rolland Victorious Atop Alpe d’Huez; Voeckler Finally Cedes Lead – 98th Tour de France, Stage 19
He was perhaps France’s most unlikeliest of heroes, but Pierre Rolland (Team Europcar) proved to be just that as he gave his country not only their first victory of the 98th Tour de France, but also a reason to hope for the future. Just as Andy Schleck (Leopard Trek) had done the day before on [...]
Andy Attacks, Does Not Come Back; Voeckler Clings To Yellow – 98th Tour de France, Stage 18
One of the pre-race favorites entering the 98th edition of the Tour de France, Andy Schleck (Leopard Trek) had been widely criticized for not taking the initiative. That is until now. On the 200.5 kilometer Stage 18 from Pinerolo to the top of the Galibier Serre-Chevalier, labeled as the Queen Stage of this year’s race, [...]
Breakaways & Takeaways; Thor Minds The Gap, Schlecks Don’t – 98th Tour de France, Stage 16
There is a big difference between establishing a breakaway and actually being in one; the selection being less about the determination of those trying to get off the front and more about the determinations made by those in the main pack behind. For the majority of 163 kilometer Stage 16 from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux to Gap, one [...]
Behind the Scenes, Voeckler’s Louis Garneau Yellow Kit – 98th Tour de France
It takes extraordinary effort for a rider to claim a leaders jersey, especially in the Tour de France, and their sponsors usually respond with a similar effort to make sure that those riders standout in the crowded peloton. If you ever wondered what goes in to making the special kits adorned with yellow, green, white, [...]
Vanendert, King of Plateau de Beille; Voeckler, The Next French Tour Champion? – 98th Tour de France, Stage 14
After a difficult and potentially dispiriting Stage 9, which saw the abandonment of Omega Pharma-Lotto team leader and Tour contender, Jurgen Van den Broeck, along with one of their vital cogs in Fredrik Willems, the Belgian squad could have easy packed it in. But using the indomitable and fighting spirit of Philippe Gilbert as its [...]
Legendary, Thor Hammers Peloton Into Submission – 98th Tour de France, Stage 13
If you listened closely enough, the faint sound of Viking horns to announce the entrance of the God of Thunder, Thor Hushovd (Team Garmin-Cervelo), in Lourdes could be heard in the distance. The current World Champion threw caution to the wind today on the 152 kilometer Stage 13, which featured an ascent/descent of the Col [...]
Gold Coated, Sanchez Conquers Luz Ardiden – 98th Tour de France, Stage 12
The Pyrenees are often referred to as the playground, and with good reason, for Spanish climbers. The natural border between Spain and France, the Tour’s history is littered with Spaniards who have made their bones on and over its peaks. And now, last year’s fourth place finisher, Samuel Sanchez (Euskaltel-Euskadi) has added his name to [...]
Luis Leon Sanchez and Voeckler Star; French Television Contributes To The Carnage – 98th Tour de France, Stage 9
Stage 9 of the 98th Tour de France, a 208 kilometer sojourn from Issoire to Saint-Flour, ended with Rabobank’s Luis Leon Sanchez easily taking a three up sprint against breakaway companions Thomas Voeckler (Team Europcar) and Sandy Casar (FDJ). Yet, while Sanchez’s victory, as well as Voeckler’s effort to claim the maillot jaune, is to [...]
Louis Garneau to Sponsor Europcar Professional Cycling Team in 2011
Louis Garneau is proud to announce the clothing and helmet sponsorship of the UCI Continental Pro Team, Europcar Professional Cycling Team. The two-year deal will set a landmark in Louis Garneau history as the first time both helmets and clothing will appear on a team in the Pro Tour. Europcar “For years, Louis Garneau has [...]
Pozzato Gives Tifosi Reason to Cheer – 93rd Giro d’Italia, Stage 12
Regaled in the colors of the Italian flag as its national champion, Filippo Pozzato (Team Katusha) took Stage 12 to give Italy its first win in the 93rd edition of the Giro d’Italia. Pippo would overcome a late bid by Alexander Vinokourov (Astana), who rebounded from the disappointment of previous day’s events, to steal the [...]
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