RIP Xavier Tondó Volpini

Xavier Tondo Volpini © Cervelo Test Team
Xavier Tondo Volpini © Cervelo Test Team

Movistar Team manager Eusebio Unzue announced the death of one of his riders. Spaniard Xavier Tondó Volpini died after suffering a freak accident at home in Granada. The 32-year-old was preparing to leave for a training ride when the door of his garage fell on him. Read more

RIP Wouter Weylandt

Wouter Weylandt © leopardtrek.lu
Wouter Weylandt © leopardtrek.lu

The third stage of the 2011 Giro d'Italia will be remembered as the day Wouter Weylandt passed away. The 26-year-old of Leopard Trek crashed in the descent of the Passo del Bocco and died shortly after. Read more

Tour winner Contador to leave Astana

Alberto Contador Velasco © Guy Dedieu
Alberto Contador Velasco © Guy Dedieu

Three-times Tour de France winner Alberto Contador Velasco will leave his team Astana at the end of the season. The Spaniard refused to sign a deal at the end of the Tour, which made it clear they would go seperate ways. Read more

Tom Boonen undergoes surgery following knee problems

Tom Boonen © capture-the-peloton.com
Tom Boonen © capture-the-peloton.com

Former World Champion Tom Boonen underwent surgery following his knee problems, which made him skip the National Championships and the Tour de France. He will now have to rest three to four weeks before resuming competition. Read more

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