TDF Stage 21 Mark Cavendish Wins Sprint Alberto Contador Top Spot

The Tour de France stage 21 saw Mark Cavendish(Columbia) win the final sprint in a decisive burst of speed. His lead out man Mark Renshaw placed second on the Champs-Elysees.  Tyler Farrar(Garmin) placed...

Tour de France Stage 20 Juan Manuel Garate Crosses First

In the deciding stage of the Tour de France Juan Manuel Garate(Rabobank) crossed the line first.  He and Tony Martin(Columbia) were part of a large breakaway that was slowly shaved down as the slopes of the infamous Mont Ventoux took their toll.  They were nearly...

Tour de France Stage 19 Results: Cavendish Claims Fifth Stage Win

1      071      Mark CAVENDISH      GBR      THR      3h50'35''      00''2    ...

Tour de France Stage 19 Mark Cavendish Wins Sprint

The Tour de France stage 19 saw Mark Cavendish(Columbia) win the sprint in a battle with Thor Hushovd(Cervelo) who came in second.  Gerald Cholek(Milram) took third place.  Thor Hushovd will keep the green jersey for now, but Mark Cavendish is now placed to...

Tour de France Stage 18 Results: Alberto Contador Leads the Pack

1.            CONTADOR Alberto        21           ASTANA ...

Tour de France Stage 18 Contador the Fastest

Alberto Contador(Astana) finished the time trial around Lake Annecy with the fastest elapsed time.  The yellow jersey holder edged out Fabian Cancellara(Saxo Bank) who held best time until the last...

Tour de France Stage 17 Frank Schleck Crosses Line First

Tour de France stage 17 saw Frank Schleck(Saxobank) cross the line first followed by Alberto Contador(Astana) then Andy Schlek(Saxobank).  The Schleck brothers set the pace for the stage from early on in...

Tour de France Stage 16 Mikel Astarloza Crosses Line First

Tour de France Stage 16 saw Mikel Astarloza(Euskaltel-Euskadi) cross the line first follwed by Sandy Casar(Francaise des Jeux) then Pierrick Fedrigo(Bbox).  The 159 kilometre mountainous section of the Tour...

Tour de France Stage 15 Alberto Contador Gains Yellow Jersey

Stage 15 of the Tour de France saw an exciting finish to the mountain route Pontarlier to Verbier with Alberto Contador(Astana) showing an amazing burst of speed to finish first and earn the yellow jersey. ...

Tour de France Stage 14 Sergui Ivanov Crosses Line First

Sergui Ivanov(Katusha) rode to victory today, crossing the finish line first.  He was part of a big breakaway that rode in front from the 24 km mark.  At one point, the breakaway rode 8 minutes ahead of...

Tour de France Airgun Shooting: Oscar Freire, Julian Dean Injured

An unknown gunman fired several shots during Stage 13 of the Tour de France on Friday, injuring tour riders Oscar Freire and Julian Dean. Oscar Friere rides for the Dutch team Rabobank and Julian Dean rides for the...

Tour de France Stage 13 Heinrich Haussler Crosses First

Stage 13 of the Tour de France saw Heinrich Haussler, Team Cervelo, cross the finish line first.  He was followed in order by Amets Txerruka, Euskatel-Euscadi and Brice Feillu, Agritubel.  They were part...

Tour de France Stage 12 Nicki Sorensen Crosses First

The Tour de France stage 12 saw Nicki Sorensen riding for Saxo-Bank cross the finish line first. Stage 12 Tonnerre to Vittel was a relatively flat 211.5 km with some points for climbers.  Nicki Sorensen was...

Tour de France Stage 11 Mark Cavendish Finishes First

Today's Tour de France stage 11 saw Mark Cavendish finish first to regain the green jersey.  He now ties his countryman for most stage wins in the Tour.  This is Mark Cavendish's third Tour.  Last...

Tour de France Stage 10 Thor Hushovd Keeps Green Jersey

Tour de France stage 10 saw Mark Cavendish riding for Columbia win the sprint finish to cross the line first, but Thor Hushovd riding for Cervelo Test Team coming in second gets to keep the green jersey. ...

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