Andreas Kloden

German cycyling fans have had a tough couple of weeks with the recent news of Ullrich’s retirement, however relief came this week when up and coming German rider Andreas Kloden won the 42nd Tirreno-Adratico stage race in Italy.

Over the past several years teams have tried and failed to overtake Armstrong for the general classification in the Tour de France. T-Mobile is one excellent example, trying various tactics to beat the American in their (team) bid for a victory. T-Mobile has possibly one of the most expensive squads each year at the tour […]