Mersey Valley Tour 2011 stages

The return of a strong contingent from the nation with everything from general classification goals to mountain support roles, lead-out duties and stage wins to chase

Mattia de Marchi survived three of the five stages before withdrawing from the 20% bonus scoring event in the Gravel Earth Series

How has the venerable Welshman set up his Pinarello Dogma on the eve of his final Tour de France?

Fully recovered from Tour de Suisse crash, Welshman excited as ever for 14th and 'one last big lap' of France

'I'd like to think that in ten years' time you can see this era as a pivot point to a new chapter of success' says team manager John Allert

The Tour de France may be the pinnacle, but this lower-level series offers important racing for French teams, the chance for young riders to shine, and all-important UCI points

Dane says 'I feel like I'm improving in every aspect' ahead of another duel with yellow jersey rival

FloBikes, Max and Peacock programming in July has you covered for Tour de France, Giro d'Italia Women and more races

The best road bikes from race-ready rigs to durable steel that will stand the test of time