2 July, 2017, Liège (BEL) The first road stage of the Tour de France was marred by a crash in the final 30km which brought down multiple race favourites before a regrouping saw Marcel Kittel (Quickstep-Floors) take the win. The peloton travelled from Germany to Belgium on stage 2 of […]
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MARCEL KITTEL MAKES IT TEN
Liège (Belgium), Sunday, 2nd July – Germany’s Marcel Kittel claimed his tenth stage victory at the Tour de France since 2013. He won the bunch sprint at quai des Ardennes in Liège ahead of French champion Arnaud Démare and André Greipel who remains ahead of his compatriot on the victory […]
Successful surgery for Valverde
2nd July 2017 Three-hour operation on kneecap fracture and tibia, gluteus wounds last night; Spaniard expected to return home next weekAlejandro Valverde successfully underwent surgery last night at Düsseldorf’s University Hospital to fix some of the injuries sustained at his race-ending crash, Saturday, on the opening TT of the 2017 […]
Two fractures for Valverde after TdF crash
1st July 2017 BettiniPhoto Movistar Team rider to undergo surgery in Germany tonight after breaking left leg’s kneecap. Talus bone fracture also confirmedThe 2017 Tour de France barely lasted seven kilometers for Alejandro Valverde (Movistar Team) as he suffered a serious crash during the race’s opening TT in Düsseldorf, which […]
Tour de France Stage 1: Stefan Küng Impresses with Second Place
1 July, 2017, Dusseldorf (GER) The 104th Tour de France kicked off with a 14km race against the clock that saw Stefan Küng set a blistering pace to record the second-fastest time and inherit the Best Young Rider jersey, while Richie Porte crossed the line safely in the wet conditions. […]
GERAINT THOMAS TAKES HIS FIRST WIN AT 32
Düsseldorf (Germany), Saturday, 1st July – Geraint Thomas powered to victory in the second half of the inaugural time trial to claim his first yellow jersey at the Tour de France at the age of 32, ten years after his debut in London. Four Team Sky riders made the top […]
Innovative Race Numbers to Help Tour Cyclists
Did you know?The management of the Tour de France and Bostik, a new official partner and world specialist in smart adhesives, have asked scientists to bring their expertise to improve the adhesive performance of the riders’ bibs. They have developed a new glue that allows the use of a fabric […]
Van Vleuten shows her Intentions Early on by winning stage two of the Giro Rosa
Newly crowned Dutch time trial champion Annemiek van Vleuten showed her intentions for the 10day Giro-Rosa today by taking an impressive victory on the mountainous second stage. The day featured a tough second category climb with 25kilometres remaining where the 34-year-old ORICA-SCOTT rider displayed her form, breaking away alongside good […]
Jakob Fuglsang extended with Astana Proteam
Two more seasons for Jakob Fuglsang (32) (2018 and 2019) in Astana Proteam. The corresponding agreement between the rider and the team was signed recently. – Of course, I am happy to extend the contract with Astana Team. I’ve spent already five years here and it has been some really […]
EBU BACKS TOUR DE FRANCE UNTIL 2023
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) are pleased to announce they have signed an agreement for the media rights to the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Tour de France. Besides the Tour de France, this new agreement encompasses Paris-Roubaix, Flèche Wallonne, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Paris-Nice, Critérium du Dauphiné, […]
