Andy Schleck says Fränk’s crash cost him the Tour

Andy Schleck has pinpointed his brother Fränk’s abandon on stage 3 as the moment that ultimately cost him Tour de France victory. The Luxembourg rider also said that he did not understand why his friendship with Alberto Contador draws so much criticism.

Barry Ryan
Head of Features

Barry Ryan was Head of Features at Cyclingnews. He has covered professional cycling since 2010, reporting from the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and events from Argentina to Japan. His writing has appeared in The Independent, Procycling and Cycling Plus. He is the author of The Ascent: Sean Kelly, Stephen Roche and the Rise of Irish Cycling’s Golden Generation, published by Gill Books.