In a detailed retrospective of his time inside the peloton, Lluna reflected on his career and his deep personal bond with the late Italian climber Marco Pantani, whom he cared for during some of the tumultuous years of Pantani’s professional journey. Lluna recalled that working with Pantani revealed a complex human being behind the iconic … Read more
The Tour de France returns to Orcières-Merlette, the site of Luis Ocaña’s historic 1971 victory where the Spaniard. This return marks a revisit to one of cycling’s most dominant mountain performances, which saw Ocaña. Luis Ocaña’s 1971 Ascent of Orcières-Merlette During the 1971 Tour de France, Luis Ocaña produced a performance at the alpine ski … Read more
Cuba has accelerated its delegation’s deployment for the upcoming regional multi-sport competitions, establishing early operational logistics as representatives for sports including archery and badminton arrived on-site, according to regional sports reporting. The early arrivals mark the beginning of the nation’s targeted preparations for the 2026 calendar, positioning athletes across multiple disciplines to acclimatize ahead of … Read more
With just over one week of racing remaining, Ayuso’s performance at Le Markstein has elevated him from a promising young talent to a genuine threat for a top-three spot in Paris. Ayuso Emerges as a Podium Contender Juan Ayuso’s resilience during the challenging stage at Le Markstein proved to be a turning point for his … Read more
Swiss rider Mauro Schmid of Team Jayco Alula claimed victory in the 13th stage of the 2026 Tour de France, a grueling 205.8-kilometer marathon from Dole to Belfort. Schmid, 26, outmaneuvered his breakaway companions to secure his first career Tour stage win, finishing ahead of Colombian rival Harold Tejada in a race that saw average … Read more
Speaking ahead of his third consecutive appearance in the race, the Madrid-native emphasized his continued ambition to secure a victory through aggressive breakaways, despite the prolonged drought in his personal results. Raúl García Pierna’s Strategy for the Tour de France García Pierna enters the Tour de France with a specific tactical focus: the breakaway. A … Read more
Tim Merlier secured his third career stage victory at the Tour de France on Tuesday, sprinting to a win in Chalon-sur-Saône while a high-speed crash involving Fernando Gaviria marred the final kilometers of the stage. The Soudal Quick-Step rider navigated a chaotic closing sprint to hold off challengers Olav Kooij and Jasper Philipsen in a … Read more
Tim Merlier claimed his third victory of the 2024 season in a chaotic sprint finish on Thursday, as the peloton navigated a high-speed, incident-marred conclusion to the stage. While the Soudal Quick-Step rider secured the win, the final meters were marred by a crash that disrupted the closing pack. Race leader Tadej Pogačar completed the … Read more
Pallacanestro Cantù Mourns the Loss of Entrepreneur Carlo Faverio The Italian business and sports communities are mourning the death of Carlo Faverio, a prominent entrepreneur whose professional legacy remains deeply intertwined with the history of Pallacanestro Cantù. Mr. Faverio, known for his commitment to youth development and his long-standing support of the historic basketball club, … Read more
The Slovenian cemented his dominance in the general classification, securing his third stage victory with a decisive attack on the Col de Perthus. The rider, who has now equaled Miguel Induráin, finished the stage with a commanding grip on the race lead. Tactical Mastery The Slovenian rider’s performance served as a definitive statement of his … Read more