September 30th, 2008

The original grimpeurs0

Vous êtes des assassins!

It is perhaps the most famous, often quoted phrase in Tour de France history, shouted by Octave Lapize to onlookers as he struggled over the Col d’Aubisque in the 1910 Tour. (more…)

Chapeau, Moreau2

Christophe Moreau proved he still had strong legs this week with a comprehensive stage victory on Mont Ventoux in the Dauphiné Libéré, and sweet revenge for last year’s narrow loss to Denis Menchov on the climb.

“Une victoire de prestige,” said three-time Dauphiné winner Charly Mottet, part of the race organization. (more…)

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