2015 Tour de France: Stage 11 News, Notes and Quotes
Check out the latest news from Stage 11 of the 2015 Tour de France
Cyclists
2015 Tour de France: Stage 11 Results
Alberto Contador may be hopelessly gapped, but his teammate Rafal Majka did the hero ride today, going on a solo breakaway to finish more than five minutes ahead of yellow jersey wearer Chris Froome.
Women’s Elite Cyclists Back for La Course by Le Tour de France on Universal Sports
Universal Sports Network will present exclusive coverage of La Course by Le Tour de France on Sunday, July 26
Richie Porte leaving Team Sky (Reuters)
Australian Richie Porte has confirmed he will leave Team Sky at the end of the season after four years as a domestique de luxe in the British outfit.
2015 Tour de France: Stage 10 News, Notes and Quotes
Just days ago, Chris Froome stated that he was comfortable not having the yellow jersey on his back just yet, but since he’s been in possession of the maillot jaune, he’s held onto it like a wild dog with a t-bone steak.
2015 Tour de France: Stage 10 Results (Reuters)
Overall leader Chris Froome put the hammer down on the Tour de France when the Briton humiliated his rivals in the first mountain test, winning the 10th stage in awe-inspiring fashion on Tuesday.
Quintana, Valverde look to turn around 2015 Tour in Pyrenees
Reflecting on their first nine days in the 2015 Tour de France, Nairo Quintana and Alejandro Valverde look forward to the mountains to revive their chances.
Etixx-Quick Step announces extended contract with Zdenek Stybar
Etixx – Quick-Step announced today that the team reached an agreement with Zdenek Stybar to extend his contract for the next two seasons.
Ettinger, Huck Keep Team USA Medal Count Rolling
Stephen Ettinger & Erin Huck continued Team USA’s success on Sunday after both raced to bronze medals in the Pan Am Games mountain bike cross country finals.
Van Garderen remains cautious after near-perfect first week (Reuters)
Tejay van Garderen emerged as a credible Tour de France contender after a treacherous first week, yet the American refused to get carried away ahead of two grueling weeks in the mountain