Stories from Euro Peloton
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Tour de France Week Two Wrap: Contador on the Ropes, Cadel Evans Cruising, Voeckler for GC?
Euro Peloton &bull Jul 16, 2011
Another amazing week at the Tour de France, as the week one crash carnage gave way to dramatic racing as the Tour hit the first huge mountain stages in the Pyrenees. In the end, it was the Frenchman Thomas Voeckler who made out the best, as he emerged as the overall leader of the race by 1:49 over his closest rival Frank Schleck. Even Voeckler himself thought that he… Full Story »
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Tour de France Week 1 Wrap: Hushovd, Crashes, and Surprises Aplenty
Euro Peloton &bull Jul 11, 2011
It was one hell of a first week at the Tour de France. Thoughts from week one of three . . . Thor Hushovd showed his class with a gritty defense of the yellow jersey right up until the day before the first rest day. It's a bit of a pity he wasn't able to carry the jersey into the second week,… Full Story »
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The Power of Love: Farrar's First Tour de France Sprint Win Provides Perspective
Euro Peloton &bull Jul 9, 2011
Try though I might, I can't seem to pull myself away from the sport of pro cycling. The continued scandals boil my blood, but the pure, raw beauty of the sport continues to compel me. There are still good stories in the sport of cycling, and for that I continue to watch. What else can I do? Tyler Farrar took his… Full Story »
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Giro d'Italia Week Three: The Good and Bad in Italy
Euro Peloton &bull May 26, 2011
This year's Giro seems to lack a bit in drama as Alberto Contador has ruled the GC battle with an iron fist. No one has come close to the Spaniard thus far in the three week stage race, and "El… Full Story »
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Chris Horner Takes AToC: Tour de France Next?
Euro Peloton &bull May 23, 2011
To those in the know, Chris Horner has long been considered one of the best riders America has ever produced. He has garnered top ten placings in both stage races and one day classics alike, and this past weekend he added the… Full Story »
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Tyler Hamilton Comes Clean: The Awful Truth
Euro Peloton &bull May 19, 2011
From an exchange with Tyler Hamilton dated June 26, 2006:Tyler,I have been an avid fan of cycling for 25 years, since I was five. I have enjoyed watching the sport over all these years, despite the various doping scandals over the last ten years. I remember your selfless work for Lance Armstrong during your years with Postal. I noticed how humble you always were, always the diligent… Full Story »
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Amgen Tour of California 2011: Early Takeaways
Euro Peloton &bull May 11, 2011
Another addition of America's premiere stage race is upon as, as the 6th running of the Amgen Tour of California commences in several day's time. As ever, the line up for the event is solid, but with more climbing on the docket many of… Full Story »
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Giro Hero: Stefano Garzelli
Euro Peloton &bull May 6, 2011
It's hard to believe that Stefano Garzelli is still riding as an elite professional. The Italian battle ax has seen his share of wars on two wheels, yet he comes back year after year and seems always to be a player oin his home tour. This year,… Full Story »
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Giro d'Italia Pressure: 5 Riders that Need Big Results in Italy
Euro Peloton &bull May 5, 2011
With the Giro just a few days away, there are five riders who must put in good showings at the year's first grand tour. Each of the following riders have specific reasons for why they must perform well, as some are hoping to remain… Full Story »
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Giro d'Italia 2011: Bring On the Grand Tours
Euro Peloton &bull May 2, 2011
The Giro d'Italia opens the summer pro cycling season, and as usual it is positioning as the most exciting of the three grand tours. There are a host of GC contenders taking to the start line this weekend, but there are many other riders too who should help make it an exciting and memorable race. Our thoughts below on the first, and best, grand tour of the cycling season. The GC picture is stacked, but it… Full Story »
