Valverde Strikes First Blow, But Evans Limits Losses
by Justin Davis
PLUMELEC, France, July 6, 2008 (AFP) - Cadel Evans was given a glimpse of the kind of climbing power he might be up against at this year’s Tour de France by Spanish rival Alejandro Valverde here Saturday.
Going on recent race polls Valverde is the [...]
Alberto Contador of Astana Grits His Teeth To Basque In Glory & Results
ORIO, Spain, April 12, 2008 (AFP) - Spain’s Alberto Contador overcame toothache to add the Tour of the Basque Country to his triumph in last year’s Tour de France after success in the sixth and final stage here Saturday.
The Astana ace, who has dominated the week since taking [...]
Paolo Bettini Fractures Rib In Fall At Tour of Basque
PARIS, April 12, 2008 (AFP) - Italian rider Paolo Bettini fractured a rib when he fell in Thursday’s fourth stage of the Tour of the Basque country, his Quick Step said Saturday after he had hospital tests in Cecina, Italy.
“I have suffered a lot this past couple of [...]
Damiano Cunego of Lampre Wins Tour of Basque Country 5th Stage & Results
ORIO, Spain, April 11, 2008 (AFP) - Italy’s Damiano Cunego, riding for
Lampre, won Friday’s penultimate fifth stage of the Tour of the Basque
Country, a 162km run between Vitoria and Orio.
Spain’s Alberto Contador crossed the line in second in the same time as
Cunego to retain the overall lead he’s held since the [...]
