Thor Hushovd of Credit Agricole Wins Paris-Nice Prologue
PARIS, March 9, 2008 (AFP) - Norway’s Thor Hushovd, racing for Credit Agricole, won the prologue in the Paris-Nice on Sunday as Europe’s first major stage race of the season got under way with a 4.6km time-trial at Amilly.
This year’s 66th edition of the “Race to the Sun” has been shrouded in controversy as [...]
French Federation Appalled At Threat of Paris-Nice Bans
PARIS, March 5, 2008 (AFP) - The head of the French Cycling Federation said on Wednesday he was appalled at the suggestion by world governing body the International Cycling Union (UCI) that riders taking part in next week’s Paris-Nice race may face suspension as a result.
Jean Pitallier said he was upset at the controversy [...]
