Tour de France 2010, Stage 16: Rest day before the rest day
Race organizers expected drama but miscalculated the impact of Wednesday’s race day on the leader board.
Tour de France 2010, Stage 10: What, another rest day so soon?
After a tough campaign through the French Alps, the peloton takes an unofficial day off.
Tour de France 2010: Once again, mountain bikers vie for crown
More evidence that mountain bikers are better athletes than road racers.
Tour de France 2010, Stage 8: Our man Andy Schleck!!
Andy Schleck rides a superhuman breakaway to victory, while Lance Armstrong finally looks human.
Giro d’Italia 2010, Stage 20: Gavia Pass, bicycle climb of dreams
Although not as dramatic as previous mountain stages, today’s race over Gavia Pass summed up the majestic beauty — and arduousness — of this year’s Giro.
Giro d’Italia 2010, Stage 16: More pain and loathing
Substantially slower overall times in this year’s time trial, compared with 2008, may be further indication of a dope-free Giro.
Giro d’Italia 2010, Stage 15: Brutality met with courage
In the hopefully post-doping era of this year’s Giro, riders are showing what true champions are made of.
Giro d’Italia 2010, Stage 11: Another unbelievable day!
Four words for Alexander Vinokourov and Cadel Evans: What were you thinking?
Giro d’Italia 2010, Stage 9: Lookin’ like Seattle!
Backwash from bike wheels in a pack … yum! Kudos to the world’s greatest bike racers for gutting out a sloppy stage.
Giro d’Italia 2010, Stage 7: Cadel in rainbow, Vino in pink, Lance is blue
The big names are back at the top of the Giro, and Lance is feeling a bit left out.