Cycling: All riders aged 25 or younger who are strong climbers aim to win the white jersey. For the junior classification, the rider's position in the overall standings is decisive. The winners of the past two decades boast illustrious names and almost all went on to have successful careers: Jan Ullrich, Ivan Basso, Alberto Contador, Andy... read more
Cycling: Even though yellow is the most coveted color of the Tour de France, many riders have set their sights on a different color. One of them is green. The green jersey is often referred to as the sprinter's jersey. In Germany, the jersey of the points leader is immediately associated with Erik Zabel. This year, too, there are among the most promising... read more
Cycling: At this year's Tour de France, there are four favorites for the overall victory. But with 198 starters, far more podium contenders are in the running. It's rare for all the favorites to make it through the three grueling weeks healthy and in top form – and then the Tour de France outsiders have their chance. * * Vincenzo Nibali (Team Astana) It almost seems ironic when… read more
Cycling: The 103rd edition of the Tour de France starts on Saturday in Le Mont-Saint-Michel. One week before the start, it's time to take a look at the Tour de France favorites. The world's best general classification riders will be at the start. After 21 stages, the winner will traditionally be honored in Paris. We've identified the top favorites for the yellow jersey from among 198 riders… read more
Cycling: The Tour de France 2016 teams are gradually announcing their rosters for the Grand Boucle (starting July 2nd). To keep you up to date, we've compiled all the teams at a glance. This page is constantly updated, so it's worth checking back regularly. Tour de France 2016 Teams (WorldTour) AG2R La Mondiale (FRA) Astana Pro … read more
