Sagan retains green jersey after taking 4th in Valence sprint finish
In a hectic sprint, Sagan took 4th place behind main green jersey rival André Greipel and now leads the points classification by 44 points.
Cyclists
Froome tells reporters, fans that ‘times have changed’ (Reuters)
Top cycling performances should not systematically trigger doping suspicions, Tour de France overall leader Chris Froome said on Sunday.
Prudhomme hits out at reporting as Froome, Sky guarded by police (Reuters)
Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme blamed the media for aggression aimed at yellow jersey holder Chris Froome as the Briton’s Team Sky were protected by police before the start of Sunday’s 15th stage.
2015 Tour de France Stage 16 Preview
Stage 16 of the 2015 Tour de France runs 201kms from Bourg-de-Peage to Gap and favors those willing to take risks on a big descent.
After lagging, Cavendish cites stomach problems
Mark Cavendish lagged behind his sprint rivals today and later told reporters that stomach problems kept him up overnight.
André Greipel strikes again at the Tour de France!
André Greipel appeared to be the fastest and he obtained his third victory in this Tour de France.
2015 Tour de France: Stage 15 Results (Reuters)
Andre Greipel confirmed he was the sprint king at the 2015 Tour de France when the German outpowered his rivals to win the 15th stage on Sunday.
Fan yelling “Doper!” hurls urine at Tour de France leader Chris Froome (AP)
Being doused in liquids by roadside fans goes with the terrain of being a Tour de France rider. But this spectator was yelling ”doper!” at Chris Froome and the liquid couldn’t have been more unwelcome
2015 Tour de France: Stage 14 Results (Reuters)
British journeyman Stephen Cummings earned South African team MTN-Qhubeka a landmark victory in the 2015 Tour de France on Mandela Day
Peter Sagan extends green jersey lead after close uphill sprint
Tinkoff-Saxo’s Peter Sagan claimed second place on stage 13 to Rodez, where he extended his lead in the points classification to 24 points after a punchy 570m finishing climb