Shane Stokes in Bern

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Absalon burned by Swiss inferno

By Shane Stokes in Bern Published

Frenchman Julien Absalon, winner of the past four consecutive men's elite cross country world...

Teams & Riders
Philippe Gilbert (Française des Jeux) rode superbly
Gilbert satisfied with form

By Shane Stokes in Bern Published

By Shane Stokes in Bern Philippe Gilbert may not have been able to hold off the Swiss steam train...

Teams & Riders
Gerolsteiner rider Stefan Schumacher will ride a new Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2 at the upcoming Tour de France, but that's not the only new thing he'll be using…
Shimano expands its materials horizons

By Shane Stokes in Bern, Switzerland Published

While much of its competition has championed the cause of carbon fiber, Shimano has long held to its...

Racing
Cavendish at Catalunya earlier this year
Cavendish ups Tour team chances with Elektrotoer finale win

By Shane Stokes in Bern Published

British neo-pro sprinter Mark Cavendish, one of the first riders to sign the UCI's anti-doping...

Doping
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Italian paper calls Giro doping test results 'abnormal'

By Shane Stokes in Bern, with additional reporting by Bjorn Haake Published

Italian newspaper Corriere Dello Sport is reporting that Danilo Di Luca (Liquigas), Eddy Mazzoleni...

Doping
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UK hosts first-ever closed-course Etape

By Shane Stokes in Bern Published

In a testament to the health of cycling in the UK, more than one thousand riders took part in...

Racing
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Watson exhibits 30 years of TdF photos

By Shane Stokes in Bern Published

A display of photographer Graham Watson's Tour de France imagery is scheduled to open July 1st at...

Racing
Fränk Schleck (Team CSC)
Schleck tips teammate, still hopes to win

By Shane Stokes in Bern Published

By Shane Stokes in Bern "Cancellara will win tomorrow – I am sure of that," Frank Schleck said at...

Teams & Riders
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Gerolsteiner at altitude

By Shane Stokes in Bern Published

Gerolsteiner is concentrating on the mountains in the upcoming Tour de France, and is therefore...

Teams & Riders
Simon Gerrans (AG2R)
Gerrans pleased with Switzerland

By Shane Stokes in Bern Published

By Shane Stokes in Bern Although he finished back in 80th place in Sunday’s time trial, AG2R rider...

Teams & Riders
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CSC, Liquigas announce Tour line-ups

By Shane Stokes in Bern Published

Team CSC's Tour de France line-up 2006 has been officially announced. Led by team director Bjarne...

Teams & Riders
Thundering through the rain
Tour de Suisse stage 9 wrap-up

By Shane Stokes in Bern, with additional reporting from Anthony Tan Published

By Shane Stokes in Bern, with additional reporting from Anthony Tan 1997 Tour de France champion Jan...

Teams & Riders
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Rogers still improving

By Shane Stokes in Bern Published

By Shane Stokes in Bern When he finished his time trial in the Tour de Suisse, World Champion...

Cycling Culture
Alberto Contador (Wurth) enjoys the moment
Contador: We have to keep training

By Shane Stokes in Bern Published

By Shane Stokes in Bern Tour de Suisse stage 8 winner Alberto Contador has spoken of the uncertainty...

Teams & Riders
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Haselbacher disappointed

By Shane Stokes in Bern Published

Gerolsteiner's René Haselbacher is disappointed not to have been nominated to ride the Tour de...

Cycling Culture
Jan Ullrich after his win at the Tour of Switzerland in June
Ullrich "stronger than last year"

By Shane Stokes in Bern Published

Team T-Mobile sports director Rudy Pevenage is extremely happy with Jan Ullrich's performance at the...

Teams & Riders