The Scottish legal system has an unusual alternative verdict to the familiar guilty or not guilty. The alternative is “not proven”, which has been interpreted before now as, “not guilty, but don’t do it again.” All this may or may not have something … [Read more...] about Astana ride on, but under close scrutiny
Vincenzo Nibali
Nibali nibbles nobbly cobbles
If you were totally new to the world of professional cycling then at this time of year you'd be forgiven for thinking everyone who rides, watches or has even a passing interest in road cycling is obsessed with cobbles. And you'd be correct. Just … [Read more...] about Nibali nibbles nobbly cobbles
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nah, it’s Nibali
The Spaniard, Joaquim Rodríguez, was left devastated when Vincenzo Nibali razzed past him, thereby ending his dream to grab his second Tour de France stage victory. He also acknowledged that the Italian rider was faster than him and that it was not … [Read more...] about Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nah, it’s Nibali
Andre Greipel’s breaks like the wind
The German Lotto-Belisol rider, Andre Greipel marched to victory in the sixth stage of the Tour de France in wet and windy conditions, beating Katusha's Alexander Kristoff and Samuel Dumoulin of AG2R. Astana's Vincenzo Nibali was the overall leader … [Read more...] about Andre Greipel’s breaks like the wind
Brailsford says ‘Oi Porte – c’mon my saaaaarn!’
Sir Dave Brailsford opined that Team Sky in general and Richie Porte in particular, can be title contenders for Tour de France. Currently in eight position in the general classification, Richie Porte is 1:54 minutes behind leader Vincenzo Nibali. … [Read more...] about Brailsford says ‘Oi Porte – c’mon my saaaaarn!’
Sagan goes green but is beaten by yellow
Peter Sagan is a top contender for three colours in this year’s Tour: green, white, and yellow. He’s already got a target on his back for the green jersey, and his fellow competitors won’t be letting him get any of the jerseys with ease. He … [Read more...] about Sagan goes green but is beaten by yellow