Hello everyone! I'm still in the USA - before I head back home this week, I had another real highlight for myself this weekend. On Friday, I met up with Levi Leipheimer, and on Saturday, we competed together in his Granfondo. Levi's Granfondo has been held every year since 2009, and I'm always... read more
Cycling: After both of the Grand Tours claimed their notable victims, the Vuelta a España is expecting a star-studded field. Only Alberto Contador (Tinkoff-Saxo) is unlikely to be at the start in Jerez at the end of August. The line-up of stage riders will be led by Chris Froome (Sky) and Andrew Talansky (Garmin-Sharp), both of whom are missing the Tour de France due to... read more
Cycling: American Andrew Talansky (Garmin-Sharp) entered the Tour de France as one of the dark horse favorites. Yesterday, the 25-year-old experienced his own personal Tour of Pain. Pitbull, as Talansky is also known, suffered two serious falls in the first week of the Tour, injuring his back. The resulting pain was... read more
Cycling: The final stage of the Critérium du Dauphine, covering 131 kilometers from Mègeve to Courchevel, may not have featured the climbs the field had to tackle the previous day. Nevertheless, it was a thrilling race, with Mikel Nieve and Andrew Talansky ultimately coming out on top. A 23-rider group dominated the lead... read more
Cycling: The Criterium du Dauphiné is considered one of the most important preparatory races for the Tour de France. It's no wonder, then, that many stars chose Lyon to prepare for the summer event. The 10,4-kilometer opening race brought both confirmation and a surprise. The man of the day was undoubtedly Chris Froome (Sky). The … read more
