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Tour Peloton To Head Happily Out Of The Alps
ALPE D’HUEZ, France, July 23, 2008 (AFP) - Leaving the Alps behind for another year will be a pleasure for most of the Tour de France peloton, but some will still be looking hungrily towards the race’s 18th stage on Thursday.
The 196km ride from Le Bourg d’Oisans in the [...]
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- Oscar Pereiro Has Big Crash In The Alps And Suffers Shoulder Injury
July 20th, 2008Spain’s 2006 champion Oscar Pereiro suffered shoulder injuries after crashing spectacularly out of the 15th stage of the Tour de France here on Sunday.
According to a first official diagnosis Pereiro has a sprained shoulder but has not injured his leg or his back, as previously believed.
“He [...] - Cadel Evans Looking For Allies For The Alps
July 20th, 2008by Justin Davis
DIGNES LES BAINS, France, July 19, 2008 (AFP) - Cadel Evans has been poring over cycling’s history books as he prepares to put his yellow jersey on the line during three crucial days of climbing at the Tour de France.
But the 31-year-old Aussie has [...] - Cadel Evans Is Recovering In Time For Alps
July 19th, 2008by Justin Davis
NIMES, France, July 18, 2008 (AFP) - For someone who finished the runner-up
by just 23 seconds last year, it is understandable that Cadel Evans is taking
this year’s Tour de France one day at a time.
And after his third day spent in the yellow jersey, the Australian is [...]
