News Road Pre-stage comments By Jeff Jones, Shane Stokes published 17 July 2005 Reported by Hedwig Kröner and Anthony Tan... Comments Reported by Hedwig Kröner and Anthony Tan Get The Leadout NewsletterThe latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Jeff JonesSocial Links Navigation More newsAlberto Bettiol – 'I want to race the 2025 Giro d'Italia in the national champion's jersey'The best cycling jacket on the market will be banned next year, but for now you can get it with a big discount for Black FridayLatest'Get back on your feet, then on the bike' - Marta Cavalli to restart her career with DSM-Firmenich PostNLSee more latest ► Most PopularBenjamin Thomas and Fabio Van Den Bossche win Gent Six Day with stunning late attackRemco Evenepoel heads to Specialized HQ as preparation continues for 2025Muriel Furrer remembered as investigation into her tragic death continues‘I honestly thought I’d never leave’ - Luke Rowe on life after Ineos Grenadiers and how Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale won his signatureRetiring but not riding away – Grace Brown keeps cycling centre stage while settling back to life in AustraliaNo more track world championships for Filippo Ganna as focus turns entirely on road racingChinese brand EXS brings a fork to Rouleur Live that can make an Aethos aeroKasia Niewiadoma recalls awkward moment with Demi Vollering after snatching Tour de France victoryPfeiffer Georgi finally back riding outside after 'longer than expected' recovery from neck and hand fracturesLizzie Deignan announces retirement from professional cycling at end of 2025'I can't afford to lose everything' - Franck Bonnamour quits doping ban battle and retires, citing financial strain
