CS experts panel: Paris-Roubaix
Paris-Roubaix, the Queen of Classics, takes place on Sunday. Our team of writers explain the beauty of the race and make some predictions for the outcome. Edward Pickering Deputy Editor, Cycle Sport...
View ArticleVan Summeren time: Paris-Roubaix analysis
For a whole year, the cycling world has agreed that stopping Fabian Cancellara in Paris-Roubaix would involve ganging up on him. Yesterday, Garmin did just that. Words by Lionel Birnie A week is a long...
View ArticleTour talking points, part one
Analysis behind the headlines at the Tour de France. Words by Edward Pickering and Lionel Birnie in Redon Monday July 4, 2011 It’s all about the momentum Cadel Evans has it. So do the Schlecks. Jurgen...
View ArticleStage five analysis: A Briton in Brittany
The Tour came alive as it traversed Brittany to the northern coast of France, with an exciting finale and exceptional sprint win for Mark Cavendish. Words by Lionel Birnie in Cap Fréhel Wednesday July...
View ArticleIt’s not that easy being green
The points classification of the 2011 Tour has turned into a fascinating battle of racing styles. Words by Edward Pickering Saturday July 9, 2011 Before the start of the Tour, Christian Prudhomme said...
View ArticleStage eight analysis: The phoney war
Heroic performances from Thor Hushovd saw him finishing the day wearing the yellow jersey, and the stage saw the first successful long-range attack of the 2011 Tour, but the race favourites rode cagily...
View ArticleStage 13 analysis: Miracle for Hushovd in Lourdes
The world champion prevailed in a tense, exciting stage in the Pyrenees. Words by Edward Pickering in Lourdes Friday July 15, 2011 Two years ago, L’Equipe carried a poll taken among the Tour de France...
View ArticleStage 16 analysis: Son of the Manse
Thor Hushovd won his second mountain stage of the Tour in Gap, while Cadel Evans gained time on all his rivals over the Col de Manse. Words by Lionel Birnie Tuesday July 19, 2011 If Cadel Evans were to...
View ArticleWinless Thor Hushovd anxious to find his thunder
“There comes a point in every rider’s life where they are confronted with their fallibility as a bike rider." - BMC sporting manager Allan PeiperThor Hushovd crashes out of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad...
View ArticleThor Hushovd to retire at end of 2014
Norwegian former World Champion and double Tour de France green jersey winner Thor Hushovd will quit at end of seasonThor Hushovd wins stage one of the 2013 Tour of BeijingNorwegian former World...
View ArticleThor Hushovd’s final race this weekend
Norwegian Thor Hushovd retires after this Saturday's GP Impanis-Van Petegem, concluding an illustrious careerCYCLING : PARIS-NICE / STAGE 3 / NEVERS - BELLEVILLE, FRANCE / 2008.03.11 / THOR HUSHOVD /...
View ArticleThor Hushovd retires: his career in pictures
Thor Hushovd wins stage 16 of the 2011 Tour de FranceThor Hushovd completed his last race as a professional on Saturday. The Norwegian hung up his wheels after taking part …Continue reading »
View ArticleThor Hushovd: Lance Armstrong admitted in 2011 that he doped
Thor Hushovd claims in his new Autobiography that Lance Armstrong admitted to him in 2011 that he doped Thor Huovd and Lance Armstrong on stage three of the 2009 Tour de FranceThor Hushovd claims in...
View ArticleTravis Tygart hits out at Thor Hushovd over Armstrong silence
USADA boss Travis Tygart has criticised Thor Hushovd for not coming forward after Lance Armstrong admitted to him he'd dopedThor Huovd and Lance Armstrong on stage three of the 2009 Tour de...
View ArticleThor Hushovd to retire at end of 2014
Norwegian former World Champion and double Tour de France green jersey winner Thor Hushovd will quit at end of seasonThor Hushovd wins stage one of the 2013 Tour of BeijingNorwegian former World...
View ArticleThor Hushovd’s final race this weekend
Norwegian Thor Hushovd retires after this Saturday's GP Impanis-Van Petegem, concluding an illustrious careerCYCLING : PARIS-NICE / STAGE 3 / NEVERS - BELLEVILLE, FRANCE / 2008.03.11 / THOR HUSHOVD /...
View ArticleThor Hushovd retires: his career in pictures
Thor Hushovd wins stage 16 of the 2011 Tour de FranceThor Hushovd completed his last race as a professional on Saturday. The Norwegian hung up his wheels after taking part …Continue reading »
View ArticleThor Hushovd: Lance Armstrong admitted in 2011 that he doped
Thor Hushovd claims in his new Autobiography that Lance Armstrong admitted to him in 2011 that he doped Thor Huovd and Lance Armstrong on stage three of the 2009 Tour de FranceThor Hushovd claims in...
View ArticleTravis Tygart hits out at Thor Hushovd over Armstrong silence
USADA boss Travis Tygart has criticised Thor Hushovd for not coming forward after Lance Armstrong admitted to him he'd dopedThor Huovd and Lance Armstrong on stage three of the 2009 Tour de...
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