July is about the heroes. It is when legends are made … or broken. It is a celebration of cycling in its purest form where precise preparation, attention to the finest details and determination, at all costs, are rewarded. The arena winds through the diverse regions of a country that […]
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The 176 riders of the 105th Tour de France are on their toes.
At the start of stage 1 in Noirmoutier-en-l’Île, Sylvain Chavanel is set to become the all-time recordman of the participations while a sprinter is expected to take the first yellow jersey in Fontenay-le-Comte SEVEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONS ON THE START LINEBefore the first distinctive jerseys being awarded at Fontenay-le-Comte, an unprecedented […]
TOUR DE FRANCE LAUNCHES ITS FANTASY GAME !
For the first time in the history of Le Tour, sign up to the official 2018 Fantasy Tour de France at https://fantasy.letour.fr and put yourself in the shoes of the directeur sportif! Choose your favourite riders and build your dream team of eight cyclists. Collect points each stage depending on […]
RICHIE PORTE: “WE ALL HOPE TO END FROOME’S WINNING STREAK”
Speaking in the first press conference of the day ahead of the teams presentation, Richie Porte explained how he hopes to capitalize on his Tour de Suisse recent victory to make the podium of the Tour de France for the first time: “I’m super motivated for his Tour. I don’t […]
Chris Froome and Tour de France
The Chris Froome salmbutemol case has been pending. Just a couple of days ago ASO announced he would not be allowed to start the Tour de France on Saturday. Today the UCI announced they’ve closed the case. Christian Prudhomme said it’s time to move on. Is this inconsistent application of […]
EF Education First – Drapac p/b Cannondale signs neo-pro Julius van den Berg
EF Education First-Drapac p/b Cannondale is excited to announce the mid-season signing of Julius van den Berg. The 21-year-old’s two-year neo-pro contract begins with immediate effect as he makes the leap up to the WorldTour with #PinkArgyle. “Julius is one of the top U23 riders in the world,” said team […]
Class showcase by Kerschbaumer and Belomoina in Alpago. Internazionali d’Italia Series’ crowns go to Bertolini and Tovo
The Italian rider repeats the Pineto success among Open Men, whilst “Gio il Bullo” strongly defends his leader’s jersey from Loo. Among women, 19-year-old Tovo claimed the Women’s Open and U23 series, stage success by European Champion Belomoina. Avondetto and Specia earn the Junior jerseys, Naspi best U23. Gioele Bertolini […]
Outstanding Elia Viviani wins Italian Road Title
After a tremendous ride, the 29-year-old earned the right to wear the tricolore for the next 12 months. 30-Jun-2018: Elia Viviani’s dream season in the Quick-Step Floors jersey continued in Darfo Boario, where the Italian crowned himself National Champion for the first time in his career, after claiming his 14th […]
TOUR DE FRANCE 2018 : FAN PARKS OFFER A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
Three free-admission venues dedicated to the 2018 Tour de France will open in July at La Roche-sur-Yon, Annecy and Carcassonne to welcome followers of the world’s biggest bicycle race. Three exceptional venues offering three unique atmospheres centred on the Tour de France. With the local institutions that will host the […]
Alejandro Valverde back to Tour de France
28th June 2018 Media-first interview with Spanish allrounder, returning to ‘Grande Boucle’ after brutal crash on stage one of 2017 race near to putting end to Bala’s sporting career 1) THE 2018 SEASON“The season has gone extremely well so far. Not only because of the results, but also considering where […]

