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The day that everything changed

Leeds, UK. It’s the Wednesday before the Tour de France and it’s the first time we catch up with Andrew since his epic win at the Dauphiné. While it would have been cool to have actually been at the Dauphiné finish, that would have meant missing the most riveting day of racing and seeing every move on TV. When Andrew rolled into the hotel lobby, you could see the change in the man. He had a lighter step. And a big smile. He exuded confidence, but not a cocky confidence. Just calm confidence. We met Andrew at the team training camp in his first year at Garmin-Cervélo in 2011. He was gracious enough to sit down for a couple of long chats touching on everything from his goals, his thoughts on joining Garmin, the new generation of clean cyclists, and the difference that clothing can make at this level. Andrew immediately impressed as a bright, articulate neo pro but certainly didn’t lack in ambition or confidence. Some journalists called him cocky which didn’t quite sit with what we saw. I’d say it was more of an inward focus on getting the best out of himself. He started 2011 with a ...

Tour de France: Amazing Britain!

While the Tour riders are getting ready for the third stage from Cambridge to London, lets get behind the scenes with Jered and Ashley Gruber from Fridays team presentations to the million of fans along the roads in Yorkshire. Thank you England for a great show!

No Tour for Dan Martin, will focus on the Vuelta

Although he won a stage last year and looked set for a top 10 overall until he became sick, Dan Martin has confirmed that he has decided to miss this year’s Tour de France. The Irish Garmin-Sharp rider crashed out on stage one of the Giro d’Italia on May 9th and while his fractured collarbone has healed, he is yet to resume racing. As a result he believes it is better to focus more on the Vuelta a España and the World Championships. “For me, I prefer to be 100 percent ready for the next Grand Tour . I wasn’t ready in time to do the Tour de Suisse, so I wouldn’t have had a big race before the Tour.” “I think I am quite fit now but I am not anywhere near good enough to be contesting stages or whatever at the Tour. It is better just to refocus and rather than rush into something, really give myself time to prepare properly for the Vuelta.” Martin said yesterday. Martin will ride the Irish national road race championships on Sunday, then compete in the Tour of Austria and Tour of Poland prior to the start of the Vuelta a España ...

Tour de Suisse in photos

The final stage of the Tour de Suisse saw a shake up in the General Classification as Tony Martin (Omega Pharma Quickstep) finally lost his grip on the yellow leaders jersey. World Road Race Champion, Rui Costa (Lampre Merida), would walk away as overall victor of the Tour de Suisse for the 3rd year in succession. We’ve pulled together a selection of the best photos from the nine-stage race to tell the story of how the race unfolded for the Castelli equipped teams, Garmin-Sharp and MTN-Qhubeka, and share some shots of the great Swiss scenery.

Mt. Diablo Summit – Tour of California

Pupils dilated and blank, vaguely focused on an indeterminate point that no observer will ever see—it’s known as the 1,000-yard stare, a term used to describe the expression of a battle-weary soldier. When Nathan Brown finally reached the summit atop Mt. Diablo, he had spent nearly 5 hours in the saddle in 90-degree heat. Sweat poured from his body; perspiration had spread and then fixed itself in salt patterns across his jersey; and road grit had somehow found its way onto his face. “I was really suffering from the heat and came undone about 3K from the top,” said Nathan. “I have never been so happy to reach the finish as I was that day.” As a neo-pro coming off a U-23 season, Nathan had to deal with the grueling pace set by the pro peloton as it raced up Mt. Diablo, all the while trying to help keep Garmin-Sharp teammate, Rohan Dennis, in a position to fight for the win. As the stage was determined over the final kilometer at the summit of Mt. Diablo, it was Dennis who surged ahead for the victory, arms raised in celebration. Crossing the line shortly after, Nathan slumped to the ground, exhausted. For ...

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The day that everything changed

Tour de France: Amazing Britain!

No Tour for Dan Martin, will focus on the Vuelta

Tour de Suisse in photos

Mt. Diablo Summit – Tour of California

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