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Carlos Sastre Conquers Alpe d’Huez, Evans Remains In Contention
ALPE D’HUEZ, France, July 23, 2008 (AFP) - Australia’s Cadel Evans succumbed to the dominance of CSC on a thrilling 17th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday when Spaniard Carlos Sastre took possession of the yellow jersey.
However Evans, last year’s runner-up, could cause some last-gasp drama this [...]
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- Maiden Tour Stage Win A Huge Remedy For Dessel
July 22nd, 2008by Justin Davis
JAUSIERS, France, July 22, 2008 (AFP) - Frenchman Cyril Dessel of AG2R finally drew a line under his nightmare 2007 season with a prestigious maiden win on the Tour de France 16th stage on Tuesday.
Dessel came to the wider cycling world’s attention when he [...] - 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 [...]
- Floyd Landis - Tour de France 2006 Stage 17
June 30th, 2008No matter what your opinion on Floyd Landis, stage 17 of the 2006 Tour de France was incredible to watch.
