Riders

Rosseler Wins Time Trial & Gutierrez Wins Eneco

Date: August 29th, 2007 |

Belgian rider Sébastien Rosseler of Quickstep-Innergetic won today’s Eneco Tour Time Trial. Spaniard José Ivan Gutierrez (Caisse d’Epargne) finished two seconds back in second place today. That was enough to for Gutierrez to win the Final General Classification of this year’s EnecoTour.
Britain’s David Millar’s (Saunier Duval) fourth place finish just 11 [read more]

Sprinters Rule 3rd & 4th Eneco Stages

Date: August 26th, 2007 |

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Awesome Aussie Robbie McEwen (Predictor-Lotto) sprinted to win the third stage, both after and before complaining that his team had elected not to enter him in next month’s Veulta.
I’ve still not seen the end of the stage because I had to attend a meeting and the hi lites link was not posted until [read more]

Eneco’s 1st Stage Among Most Exciting Days of Racing

Date: August 23rd, 2007 |

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this season. The doping tarnished battles on the mountains of le Tour are the only thing I can think of that rivaled today’s stage in the Flemish Ardennes.
I missed most of the race because of work, but you can join me later and watch a replay or hilites here on the cycling.tv [read more]

Jens Voigt Solidifies Deutschland Lead

Date: August 14th, 2007 |

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After expending a tremendous amount of energy setting tempo at the front of the Pelaton yesterday, CSC’s Jens Voigt almost won today’s stage five at the top of the highest mountain climb in this year’s Pro Tour.
A group of about 15 riders hit the toes of today’s HC climb up the 2,671m Rettenbachferner [read more]

It’s Official: Discovery Will Disband

Date: August 10th, 2007 |

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What a sad day for U.S. cycling. I suppose we should not be surprised. Other than those of us who love the sport and go to the trouble to find the information necessary to follow it, all the news here in the US has been bad. Cycling gets very little coverage here, [read more]

Pablo Lastras Wins Thrill Packed 6th Stage Of Eneco Tour

Date: August 28th, 2007 |

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The Spanish Caisse d’Epargne rider had been part of a 12 man break for about 100 km when he decided to attack on the last big climb. He and a teammate took off and stayed away together. They stayed ahead of the seven remaining members of their original group until the last 4 [read more]

Cavendish Sprint Wins “Little Giro” Second Stage

Date: August 24th, 2007 |

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This Eneco Tour has been very exciting. I’ve decided to nickname it “The Little Giro” because the twisting, confining roads are generating exciting races and finishes similar to those witnessed in the Giro d’Italia. Today’s second stage did not disappoint.
Cofidis set pace on the front almost all day protecting the red [read more]

Eneco Tour Director Finds New Drug Testing Method or

Date: August 22nd, 2007 |

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does he just hate cyclists in general? The 2007 Eneco Tour Prologue route through Hasselt, Belgium, looked like it was designed to punish impaired riders, resembling an obstacle course more than a bike race route
The problems commenced for many riders on the starting ramp. The course forced them to try to start at [read more]

Deutschland, Stage Four, Unexpectedly Exciting

Date: August 13th, 2007 |

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From the standard early attack by Volksbank and one other rider who stayed out front until the final climb to the three rider sprint at the end, this stage provided more fireworks than could have been expected before it started.
Please forgive me if the detailed reports contradict some of what I post here. [read more]

No News Is Good News From Contador

Date: August 10th, 2007 |

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Cycling fans were allowed to heave a collective sigh today when Alberto Contador merely announced at his scheduled press conference that he has not doped. Little else was said and no questions were to be taken.
Elsewhere, the LA Times is reporting that Team Discovery Channel still has not found a new sponsor. [read more]