Posts Tagged ‘Tour de France’
Pinot, A Fine French Win – 99th Tour de France, Stage 8
The youngest rider in this year’s Tour de France, Frenchman, Thibaut Pinot (FDJ-Big Mat) took the biggest win of his professional career today when he soloed into Porrentruy urged on by his boisterous and overly animated team manager, Marc Madiot. On a stage that was comprised of seven categorized climbs, Pinot took control of the [...]
Up, But Mostly Down Day for Garmin-Sharp
Team Garmin-Sharp-Barracuda Update – Stage 6 On a day where David Zabriskie won the most combative jersey after helping power a four-man break for most of the stage, and launching a heroic attack in the final kilometers, a massive crash saw five Garmin-Sharp-Barracuda riders hit the ground. Christian Vande Velde, David Millar, Johan Vansummeren, Ryder [...]
Sagan Smash! – 99th Tour de France, Stage 6
Mayhem in Metz overshadows Sagan’s third win It only seemed appropriate that Peter Sagan (Liquigas – Cannondale), who collected his third Tour de France victory on Friday, would break out an Incredible Hulk salute momentarily after winning Stage 6 in Metz as there was a certainly a wake of destruction behind him [though he had [...]
Greipel Doubles – 99th Tour de France, Stage 5
Sometimes its better to be lucky than good. And when you have both on your side, well, you’re pretty much unbeatable. For the second day in a row, André Greipel (Lotto Belisol Team) won the bunch sprint. Aided in part by the the misfortune of the day’s favorite, on this day Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) was [...]
Greipel, Lotto Belisol Get It Right – 99th Tour de France, Stage 4
After narrowly missing out on the Stage 2 victory, Andre Greipel and his Lotto Belisol lead out train finally got it right on Stage 4 in Rouen. As teammate Greg Henderson peeled off in the closing meters, it was clearly evident that Greipel would not be surpassed. Alessandro Petacchi (Lapre-ISD) and Tom Veelers (Argos-Shimano) would [...]
Quick Stepping Through the Tour – Innergetic Makes Riders Feel At Home
Cyclists of the Omega Pharma – Quick-Step Cycling Team will feel at ‘home’ every night, during the Tour During this year’s Tour de France, Innergetic will, once again, ensure that the cyclists enjoy a good night’s rest every evening, as if they were at home. Innergetic is supporting the racing cyclists for the 8th year [...]
Quick Stepping Through the Tour – Velits 3rd, Chavanel Attacks According to Plan
Sylvain Chavanel decided to take another shot at a stage victory, and possibly the yellow jersey, attacking with 5km to go in the 197km Stage 3 on Tuesday. As the remnants of a four rider break had just been caught in the last of a handful of climbs bunched together in the final 10km, Chavanel [...]
Sagan Takes Another In Crash Filled Stage – 99th Tour de France, Stage 3
Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) took his second Tour de France victory on Saturday ahead of Edvald Boasson Hagen (Sky Procycling) and Peter Velits (Omega Pharma-Quickstep). Known mainly for his sprinting prowess, the 22-year-old is fast becoming recognized for his creative victory salutes. With all of his competitors clearly in his rear view, Sagan unleashed a dance [...]
Quick Stepping Through the Tour – Martin Carries On
Stage 2 of the Tour de France, which was a flat stage, came down to teams battling it out at the front for position in the final kilometers. A three rider breakaway, which attacked at 22km, had as much as eight minutes on the field, but was caught with more than enough time for teams [...]
Plucky Cavendish Fights Through – 99th Tour de France, Stage 2
World Champion claims his 21st Tour de France stage win, Cancellara remains in yellow Sprinters, and sprints, are undeniably an acquired taste, especially during a three-week-long stage race. But for those who enjoy the battles and care less about the war, these masters of the small skirmishes and the here-and-now are definitely your cup of [...]
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