With two stages left before the ceremonial procession into Paris, time was running out for riders who wished to alter their fundamental position in the general classification. Two more days in the Alps provided the backdrop for audacious moves to form, for cyclists with ambitions to take a chance against the field. And the first of those...
The general classification contenders finally jockeyed for position in Stage 8, a four-climb Pyrenean odyssey from Pau to Bagneres de Luchon, after hanging back in the wings and allowing sprinters and classics specialists to pass the yellow jersey back and forth during the first week of this year's Tour. Coming over the top of the...
As the Tour de France gets set to begin its run through the Alps on Friday, several memorable story lines have begun to emerge. Sadly, it is largely due to the interesting twists that have led the two pre-race favorites for the maillot jaune were forced to withdraw from the race after crashes.
First it was defending champion...
