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Riders from Belgium, France, Italy and Switzerland are among the six joining the BMC Racing Team

The final stage of the Tour du Limousin ran 180.8kms from Ambazac to Limoges. While an inevitable early break did indeed form, it was reeled back as the peloton faced the concluding four laps of the course. Cervelo seemed most assertive on the day, leading the chase to bring the break back in, then having their young sprinter Davide Appollonio launch a bold solo attack on the last climb with just 2kms to go. This attack proved to be successful, giving the Italian his first ever professional …

In today’s cycling news, Alberto Contador not opposed to Rasmussen as a lieutenant, BBox-Bouyges Telecom to extend through 2011, Geox backs Footon-Servetto & more

In today’s Tour de France news, expected fireworks fizzled, but Schleck earns new fans; Contador to Saxo Bank?; Sastre says “fair play” killing the sport & more

Here’s the results from Stage 7 of the 2010 Tour de France – the first ride into the mountains this year.

A big day for Sylvain Chavanel and Quick Step! Chavanel rides 183km at the front for the win and the yellow jersey, while Pineau takes the climbers jersey

This Saturday, July 3rd, marks the beginning of the 97th Tour de France. This year’s edition includes a prologue and 20 stages that total over 3,642 kms, 2 rest days, and 25 cat-2 or harder mountains.

Five riders lead for much of the stage, but a catch inside the 1 kilometer mark sets up a bunch sprint that sees JJ Haedo sneak by for a win.

The Italians continue to (finally) assert their home dominance at the Giro d’ Italia as Ivan Basso (Liquigas-Doimo) makes it four wins in four days for the home team. Basso battled with Cadel Evans on the final climb before pulling away for victory.

In today’s Giro news, 6 riders overnight, more losses for Carlos Sastre, Vinokourov reports “heavy legs”, Cunego complains about lack of support and more…