Nairo Quintana, Alejandro Valverde raring to go ahead of TDF
Movistar Team co-leaders Nairo Quintana and Alejandro Valverde reflect on their ambitions at the pre race press conference for Tour de France 2015.
Cyclists
Vincenzo Nibali in fine shape to defend Tour title (Reuters)
Vincenzo Nibali has had a stressful season, but the Italian champion believes he is in fine shape to defend his Tour de France title.
Cavendish ready to bulk up with more stage wins (Reuters)
Mark Cavendish’s daughter thinks he looks skinny but the Manx Missile will be hoping to bulk up on Tour de France stage wins when the 102nd edition of the race begins on Saturday.
Giant-Alpecin riders comment on Tour hopes
Team Giant-Alpecin will line up for the 2015 Tour de France with the goal of achieving stage wins in sprint stages with difficult finales, intermediate/transition stages and mountain stages.
Contador talks Tour de France 2015 readiness
Alberto Contador and Peter Sagan attended Tinkoff-Saxo’s press conference, where a big crowd of journalists covering the Tour de France asked the two stars to elaborate on their view of Tour de France 2015 and the team chances.
Yates says Alberto Contador has crucial edge for Tour de France 2015
Sean Yates knows a thing or two about leading a rider to the Tour de France title and the Briton feels his protege Alberto Contador has the required experience to prevail in a demanding race this year.
Thibaut Pinot hunting Tour de France 2015 fame (Reuters)
Thibaut Pinot owns a pet lamb, but on his bike the French climber is more of the predator type and he is looking to administer some hurt to his rivals in this month’s Tour de France.
Warren Barguil, Simon Yates share common path towards Tour de France glory (Reuters)
Hot prospects Warren Barguil and Simon Yates have been tipped to win the Tour de France one day, yet neither is riding for a team from their home country as they learn the ropes abroad.
Nairo Quintana on high road to Tour de France 2015 (Reuters)
Nairo Quintana has flown under the radar in the build-up to the Tour de France and could become the first Colombian to win the Tour de France.
Froome ready for rocky Tour de France challenge (Reuters)
Chris Froome struggled for form, then crashed but the Briton looks ready just in time to compete for a second Tour de France title