Tour de France stage 10 – Paulinho gives Radioshack something to celebrate
14 Jul 2010, written by Rory 1 Comments
Two French riders in a day-long break, Bastille Day and the Tour de France… it would have been an irresistible mix, except that Sergio Paulinho hadn’t read the script. Team RadioShack’s Portuguese domestique salvaged something from this year’s Tour with victory in Gap this afternoon, dashing the dreams of the locals.
Bjarne Riis confirms SunGard to replace Saxo Bank as team sponsor
13 Jul 2010, written by Rory 0 Comments
Team Saxo Bank owner Bjarne Riis confirmed that his team’s future is assured for another two years in a Tour de France press conference on Monday. The team will have two new sponsors, says Riis, one of which he confirmed as US software giant SunGard, the other will be revealed at a later date.
Hunter, Fuglsang exchanged blows in Tour de France stage 3
07 Jul 2010, written by Rory 0 Comments
Garmin-Transitions rider Robert Hunter quickly defended himself Wednesday after awaking to claims he punched Saxo Bank’s Jakob Fuglsang on the third stage of the Tour de France.
L’Equipe newspaper reported that Hunter was seen punching Fuglsang on one of the seven cobblestone sectors on the chaotic third stage.
The report said Hunter “has been known for his temperamental attitude on the bike for years … when is this kind of behavior going to be punished?”
Tour du Suisse Stage 1 and 2 – Cancellara leads
14 Jun 2010, written by Rory 0 Comments
Defending champion Fabian Cancellara (Saxo Bank) won the opening stage of the Tour du Suisse on Saturday and finished safely in the main peloton after the after the 167km second stage to keep his lead.
Cancellara: My body is my motor
12 Jun 2010, written by Rory 0 Comments
Fabian Cancellara, the defending champion at the Tour de Suisse, gave a press conference on the eve of this year’s race and dismissed speculation that he used a hidden motor to help him take his recent major victories.
Andy Schleck aiming for Amstel Gold Race win
16 Apr 2010, written by Rory 0 Comments
Andy Schleck (Saxo Bank) has endured a horrid off season. He has been hampered by knee problems, struggled with a winter cold and even got hit by a car during a winter training ride.
Despite the setbacks, Schleck vows he’s ready for the Ardennes classics, where he won the biggest race of his career, Liège-Bastogne-Liège last year. This weekend he has his eye on the Amstel Gold Race.
Cancellara wins 2010 Paris-Roubaix
11 Apr 2010, written by Rory 0 Comments
Just one week after winning the Tour of Flanders, Fabian Cancellara added the 108th edition of Paris-Roubaix to his list of victories on Sunday.
The Swiss strongman caught Tom Boonen napping with about 50km to go and shot away from the Quick Step captain and a short list of elite favorites to solo in for a well-deserved victory, his second on the Roubaix velodrome.
