Tour de Suisse review
This year’s Tour de Suisse had some weather problems (snow curtailing stage two, inflatable banners coming down), some worrying crashes … Read More
VeloVoices Fantasy League is open!
Did you take part in our Giro Fantasy League on Velogames last month? Are you ready for more? Are you, … Read More
The Musette: Lemon and poppy seed cake
This is an extremely moreish cake. You have been warned. I make this, cut it into squares and freeze it otherwise … Read More
Friday Feature: VeloEye Pete Goding
Some of the most iconic photographs of the professional peloton have been shot by this week’s VeloEye, Pete Goding. Pete … Read More
June Video Vault
This month brings Giro champion Vincenzo Nibali, Dauphine stage winner Edvald Boasson Hagan, two BMC rock stars, lots of young fans … Read More
Talking Tactics: How to win the polka dot jersey at the Tour
Over the next three Wednesdays I’m going to cast an analytical eye over the races within the race at the … Read More
Tweets: Bisons, bubblegum and Tour fever
Strangely, the Twitterstream isn’t as fertile as it usually is. Maybe it’s because there’s no Sky-fighting or Lance is taking a break from his ‘schmoozing the sceptical’ campaign, but there hasn’t been anything too contentious from the past week. Being the consummate professional that I am, though, I have still tracked down a few goodies for you. We have some tweets from the Dauphine and Tour de Suisse, food worthy of a pro peloton, and the start of the ramp-up of excitement to this year’s Tour de France. Let’s begin … Continue reading
Podcast #12: The man who would be king
On this edition of the podcast we dissect the Dauphine, in which Froome-dog established himself as top dog ahead of the Tour.
And for once we actually get serious as we discuss the future for Bradley Wiggins, Brian Cookson and Vini Fantini. (Don’t worry, normal service will be resumed next time!)
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Criterium du Dauphine review: Froome becomes firm favourite
Chris Froome‘s commanding victory at the Criterium du Dauphine confirmed his status as the favourite for next month’s Tour de France. It was Sky’s third win in successive years and their second one-two as Richie Porte took the runner-up spot. They also won the best team award. After a final stage shake-up on general classification, Daniel Moreno rounded out the podium.
Videos
A 12-minute ‘best of’ video of the highlights from last year’s race.
It’s 30 days to go until the start of the 2013 Tour de France, and to get us all in the mood those lovely people at ASO have put together the following teaser trailer for us to enjoy.
Images
Who’s this dashing young fellow, then? (Well, it is #CavDay …)
To celebrate Mark Cavendish‘s 28th birthday, we’re devoting #CavDay to the Manx Missile. Here’s the man off the bike, sporting the rainbow jersey of the 2011 World Champion while clutching baby Delilah. Isn’t he sweet?
Image: Sky
Asides
Ivan Basso‘s withdrawal from the Giro with injury means there are now only four former winners still in the race: Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Sharp, 2012), Michele Scarponi (Lampre-Merida, 2011), Danilo di Luca (Vini Fantini-Selle Italia, 2007) and Stefano Garzelli (Vini Fantini, 2000).
An omen? Not only was the Tour de Romandie the first career WorldTour victory for Chris Froome, but the previous two winners of the race have gone on to take the overall at the Tour de France: Cadel Evans (2011) and Bradley Wiggins (2012).
Quotes
He’s mad, he’s a cretino, he needs treatment. There’s nothing else to say.
Luca Scinto, Vini Fantini-Selle Italia directeur sportif, on Danilo Di Luca after the rider was thrown off the Giro after testing positive for EPO.
