1 post tagged “cycling news july 04 2009”

Armstrong vs. Contador rivalry likened to LeMond vs. Hinault

The rivalry between Astana teammates Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador for the 2009 Tour de France crown has been likened to the 1986 faceoff between Bernard Hinault and American Greg LeMond, who won the race despite repeated attacks from his French teammate. More

Bruyneel clueless about Armstrong's chances in this year's Tour

Astana team manager Johan Bruyneel apparently has no clue how well Lance Armstrong will perform in this year's Tour de France because of his "different programme either [out] of necessity or because of [Armstrong's] choice to favour his personal life". More

Tour riders upset over radio ban on two stages

Riders in the 2009 Tour de France are apparenly upset over the organisers' decision to ban radio equipment and ear-pieces during two stages. More

Sir Chris won't travel without a bike

Even when he's on vacation, Olympic cycling champ Sir Chris Hoy apparently takes a bike along "so that I can cycle in the mornings". More