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Record-Chasing Freire Vigilant Ahead of 19th Stage
SAINT ETIENNE, France, July 24, 2008 (AFP) - Coming a day before the all-important yellow jersey decider, Friday’s 19th stage of the Tour de France is shaping up to be a hectic free-for-all.
But with the finish line of the 165km race between Roanne and Montlucon at the end of [...]
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- Tour de France Stage 18 Preview
July 23rd, 2008A few difficulties still remain through the hills of the Monts du Forez on the road to Saint-Etienne. Watch out for end-of-the race fatigue and long breakaways which could create suspense, just possibly shaking up the overall placings
- Tour de France Stage 17 Preview
July 22nd, 2008his is the last real chance for the climbers to take the lead in the overall placing before leaving the Alps, with the climb of the Galibier, the Croix de Fer and the final climb up the Alpe d’Huez. The race leaders will use the last cards in their hand to aim for the final [...]
- Tour de France Stage 16 Preview
July 20th, 2008In less than one week away from Paris, the race’s outcome won’t be final. This short stage, which brings the pack all the way to Jausiers, crossing the Col de la Lombarde and the Col de la Bonnette (the highest pass in Europe at over 2800 meters altitude), before a dizzying descent that should make [...]
- Tour de France - Stage 2 Preview
July 5th, 2008It’s Sprinters -vs- Punchers For Tour’s Second Stage
BREST, France, July 5, 2008 (AFP) - The Tour de France sprinters are hoping to officially announce their race entry with a bunch finish on Sunday, but there are plenty of ‘punchers’ who will look to kick that plan into touch.
At just [...]
