Any cyclist hoping to win the Tour de France sure seems to benefit from having American rider George Hincapie on his team.
With Cadel Evans’ victory in this year’s Tour, Hincapie has now been a part of nine winning teams. He helped Lance Armstrong to all seven of his victories, and he was on Alberto Contador’s team when the Spaniard won the first of his three Tours in 2007.
“I do have a lot of experience, and the Tour de France is so dangerous and   … More
They came to win the Tour de France but the Schleck brothers were still happy to settle for less after being humbled by Cadel Evans in Saturday’s final time trial.
Andy Schleck is set to finish runner-up for a third successive year while his older brother Frank will be on a grand Tour podium for the first time.
“It’s a dream come true, finishing both on the podium. It’s fantastic,†Frank told reporters after   … More
Australian Cadel Evans was set to win the Tour de France after snatching the overall lead when he finished second in Saturday’s 20th stage, a 42.5-km time trial won by  … More
Jeff Martin is a below-the-knee amputee who was stricken by a bone infection in his left foot. It’s his first year cycling in Amputees Across America.
Martin, 52, got into cycling, triathalons and endeavored to join the amputee group as a way to make a difference in the lives of others.
“I started out obsessed with the ride – I wanted to ride all the miles,” he said. “But after our first hospital visit, I realized that the ride is nothing compared to what I can do for the patients  … More