Bradley Wiggins has denied he was trying to gain an “unfair advantage” when he obtained permission to use a banned drug before some of his biggest races, including his victory in the 2012 Tour de France.

MARK CAVENDISH won his third stage on the 2009 Tour de France yesterday, a 194.5-kms trek ridden at a leisurely pace in an implicit protest by the riders at a radio-ban by organisers.

A PERFECT finish saw British speedster Mark Cavendish win the second stage of the 2009 Tour de France to further his standing as cycling’s leading sprinter.

The future of Lance Armstrong’s Astana team is in doubt as the global recession continues to bite.

The International Cycling Union have given the green light for Lance Armstrong to make his professional comeback at the Tour Down Under in January.