Recent Tour de France News
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Glory in France: Cadel Evans Emerges as Tour de France Champion, Seals Yellow Jersey in Stage 20
The dying words of his late coach were more than likely at the top of his mind. Oakley star cyclist Cadel Evans fulfilled the dream of his coach Aldo Sassi this weekend – claiming the Yellow Jersey in Stage 20 on his way to an overall Tour de France Championship triumph. The Aussie standout, the first of his country to claim the ultra-prestigious honor, closed out what had been one of the most intensely dramatic races in years by trampling a 57-second deficit to fellow Oakley star Andy Schleck (Leopard Trek).
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Finally: Andy Schleck Arrives With Stage 18 Tour de France Victory, Powers to Second Overall
The 2009/2010 runner up has officially arrived. Oakley Star Cyclist Andy Schleck of Leopard Trek – edged out last year by defending Champ Alberto Contador for the Yellow Jersey – finally clinched a stage victory (18) after steadily stepping up over the course of the race. The 26-year-old phenom stepped up the attack in stunning fashion to triumph atop the Col du Galibier. Reminiscent of past battles with his primary rival, Andy broke clear with a charge on the Col d’Izoard – leaving Contador flailing in the peloton.
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Attack on 17: Cycling Star Edvald Boasson Hagen Claims Second Stage Victory at Tour de France – Six of Top 10 Remain Oakley
He may have been edged by fellow O star Thor Hushovd in the 16th stage. But this time, Edvald Boasson Hagen took it to the house. Oakley’s Norwegian standout powered his way into a 14-man escape group on the 179km route as the race raged into Italy – then executed a decisive attack on the day’s final ascent with 11km left. Edvald sailed past Sylvan Chavanel and pulled away from the pack for a glorious Stage 17 victory.
Mark Cavendish
Isle of Man, UK
Andy Schleck
Luxembourg
Fabian Cancellara
Ittigen
Thor Hushovd
Grimstad, Norway
Cadel Evans
Katherine, Australia
Michael Rogers
Barham, New South Wales, Australia
Bradley Wiggins
Ghent, Belgium - London, England
Matt Goss
Launceston, Australia
Edvald Boasson Hagen
Lillehammer, Norway
Geraint Thomas
Cardiff, Wales
Chris Horner
Bend, Oregon
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