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.
Top cycling performances should not systematically trigger doping suspicions, Tour de France overall leader Chris Froome said on Sunday.
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.
Mark Cavendish lagged behind his sprint rivals today and later told reporters that stomach problems kept him up overnight.
André Greipel appeared to be the fastest and he obtained his third victory in this Tour de France.
Lotto-Soudal’s Thomas De Gendt animated the 13th stage of the 2015 Tour de France between Muret and Rodez.
Gert Steegmans has announced his immediate retirement from professional cycling today.
Spain’s Joaquim Rodriguez won the 12th stage of the Tour de France, a gruelling trek in the Pyrenees as Chris Froome retained the overall lead
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.
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.
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.