Cycling: After a strong performance, Tom Pidcock can celebrate his first Tour stage win. The Briton won solo in Alpe d'Huez in hot temperatures on the French national holiday. His compatriot Chris Froome finished third and showed a much improved performance. Pidcock was the fastest uphill and downhill. Mountain biker Tom Pidcock... read more
Cycling: Tomorrow, the Tour de France will feature perhaps the most famous mountain finish in history: Alpe d'Huez. Will Tadej Pogacar make a comeback here after today's collapse? Or will the local fans finally be able to celebrate a victory on their French national holiday? Alpe d'Huez expects 500.000 fans. The climb to Alpe d'Huez is... read more
Cycling Highlights: The duel between Jan Ullrich and Lance Armstrong has dominated the Tour de France for many years. Spectators were treated to one of the greatest moments on July 17, 2001, on the climb to Alpe d'Huez. Armstrong shows weakness. Cycling fans eagerly awaited the 2001 Tour de France. For the second time, it was going to be a big fight... read more
Cycling Highlights: Carlos Sastre won the 2008 Tour de France somewhat surprisingly. However, the Spaniard's triumph was only possible thanks to a well-thought-out team tactic. Sastre and the Schlecks played a game of cat and mouse in pure luxury on Team CSC. With Carlos Sastre, Andy Schleck, and Frank Schleck, the Danish team went into the race with three strong... read more
Cycling: Geraint Thomas (Sky) is the favorite for the overall victory at the Tour de France after today's stage. The Welshman won in Alpe d'Huez in a sprint from a group of five favorites. Numerous top sprinters had previously withdrawn from the Tour de France, including André Greipel (Lotto Soudal). Uran, Greipel, Gaviria, and Groenewegen are giving up... read more
