Paolo Savoldelli News

When Ag2r Prevoyance were selected as the last Tour de France wild card, there was little controversy: they are regarded generally as a team on the cusp of the ProTour quality level, just lacking some bigger names.

High class videos and graphics could not hide the big white band aid plaster covering Jan Ullrich's neck following his collision with his support vehicle, which saw the German star break the rear windscreen of the car and cause the injuries to his neck.

Needless to say, such a Giro course as the one unveiled today pleased the mountain goats and overall contenders, while it wasn't welcomed by the sprinters.

Capturing his first Tour de France victory in Stage 17 , Paolo Savoldelli has shown the world he can win on cycling's centre stage.

Six down; one to go - Lance Armstrong in yellow after the final stage of the 2004 Tour de France Photo ©: Roberto Bettini Ever since Lance Armstrong ended the media game of "will he/won't he?" by announcing back in February that he was going to ride this year's Tour de France, the focus has been on the Texan and his team in search of signs of ... (more)