by Justin Davis (AFP) AIGURANDE, France, July 9, 2011 - RadioShack sporting director Alain Gallopin has played down criticism of Tour de France organisers' choice of route in the first week that has left the dreams of several riders in tatters. Two key members of RadioShack's team -- Janez Brajkovic and Chris Horner -- have been forced out after suffering injuries in crashes that some … [Read more...]
Astana Pays Up, And Secures Spot In Tour de France
June 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Lance Armstrong will be able to compete for his eighth Tour de France title this summer after his Astana team announced on Monday that they have resolved their financial problems. Unpaid bank guarantees meant the Kazakh team, who also boast Spain's 2007 Tour de France champion Alberto Contador, had been threatened with expulsion from this year's race, which begins on July 4. "The … [Read more...]