WhoIs? July 02.07.2016, 103: The 24rd Tour de France began today, Saturday. Team Etixx-Quick Step has nominated a young Frenchman for the nine-man squad, who is among the extended group of favorites for tomorrow's second stage. Julian Alaphilippe is just XNUMX years old, but has already achieved very respectable results this season... read more
Cycling: After examining the Tour de France teams of potential breakaways in the first part, we'll look at their opponents in the second part. The sprint teams and the breakaways will clash on every flat stage. It's a David versus Goliath battle, but it still happens again and again. Especially the Tour de France teams mentioned in this part... read more
Cycling: Etixx - Quick-Step announced its lineup for the Tour de France this morning, setting stage victories as its primary goal. Marcel Kittel, the entire team's target for this year's Grand Boucle, will ensure this. Tony Martin, who is expected to show his class in the time trials, will also be in the mix. Marcel has ten victories to his name... read more
Cycling: Peter Sagan (Tinkoff) is beatable after all at the Tour de Suisse. The Slovakian couldn't complete his hat trick today, finishing only third. Team Etixx-Quick Step entered the final right-hand bend with two riders in the lead and carried the advantage over the finish line. Danny van Poppel (Sky) narrowly escaped a crash. Sagan will be wearing the leader's jersey... read more
Cycling: Round two in the dispute between Sheikh Khalid Bin Ali Al-Thani and Etixx - Quick-Step. After the president of the Qatar Cycling Federation criticized the Belgian team for alleged indiscipline at a press conference yesterday, team boss Patrick Lefevere hit back today, expressing surprise at the harsh words from Qatar. "I have no... read more
