Rider updates: Mark Cavendish, Mark Renshaw and John Degenkolb

It’s time for the VeloVoices to review how their respective riders to watch for 2013 finished their seasons. I’ve spent the year following the fortunes of three former HTC-Highroad sprinters: 2011 world champion Mark Cavendish, his former lead-out man Mark Renshaw and Argos-Shimano’s John Degenkolb. Here’s a quick overview of how each fared over the last couple of months of the season..

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Rider updates: Mark Cavendish, Mark Renshaw and John Degenkolb

It’s time for the VeloVoices to catch up with their respective riders to watch for 2013. I’m following the fortunes of three former HTC-Highroad sprinters: 2011 world champion Mark Cavendish, his former lead-out man Mark Renshaw and 2012 Vuelta sprint sensation John Degenkolb. Here’s a quick overview of how each has fared over the last few months. Continue reading

Talking Tactics: The battle for the yellow jersey

This is the last in my series of three Talking Tactics previewing tactical aspects of the forthcoming Tour de France. I’ve already taken a look at how the polka dot and green jerseys will be won. Today I’m going to examine the tactical options of the contenders for the most important jersey of all – the maillot jaune, or yellow jersey. Continue reading