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Rast claims first Swiss stage win, 13. June 2013
Zug-based cycling pro celebrates first victory on home soil – Frank defends his lead. In the sixth stage after covering 187.9 kilometres from Leuggern to Meilen, it was a Swiss cyclist - … mehr
Kristoff king of the sprinters in Leuggern, 12. June 2013
Sagan has to be satisfied with second place – Frank holds onto yellow jersey. Norwegian rider, Alexander Kristoff (Katusha), sealed victory in the bunch sprint at the end of the … mehr
Démare has the fastest legs, 11. June 2013
U 23 world champion secures stage win – Frank retains yellow jersey. On the fourth stage of 174.4 kilometres from Innertkirchen to Buochs, it was the Frenchman, Arnaud Démare (Francaise … mehr
Frank gives the Swiss cause to celebrate, 10. June 2013
Peter Sagan celebrates stage win in Meiringen – Frank dons the yellow leader jersey.Peter Sagan (Cannondale Pro Cycling) took the win in a final burst on the 204.9 kilometre stage from … mehr
Mollema demonstrates his climbing qualities, 09. June 2013
In the second stage from Ulrichen to Crans-Montana, Bauke Mollema secures victory, while Meyer retains the leader jersey and Frank steps onto the podium as Best Swiss Rider. On a shortened … mehr
Tour starts with Australian victory, 08. June 2013
Cameron Meyer makes sure of a day win in the first stage of the 77th Tour de Suisse, while Hollenstein is Best Swiss Rider in sixth place. In the Prologue – a selective 8.1 kilometre … mehr
Starting list for the time trial in Quinto: 1st stage, 07. June 2013
HERE you can download the starting list for the time trail in Quinto. mehr
Tour de Suisse 2013: Route changed due to road closure!, 07. June 2013
The route of second stage of this year’s Tour de Suisse on Sunday the 9th of July needs to be changed due to road closures. That’s what the board of directors decided today. Both passes, … mehr
Final field confirmed: leading riders on the start line for the Tour de Suisse 2013!, 06. June 2013
Who will be on the start line at this year’s Tour de Suisse is a question that has been increasingly on the lips of cycling enthusiasts, fans and spectators alike. Now, though, the final … mehr
The Tour rolls on sustainably!, 31. May 2013
In the context of its sustainability concept, VeloVert brings together the organiser of the Tour de Suisse, IMG (Schweiz) AG, with the ecosport.ch and «cool and clean» programmes. The … mehr
Would making doping legal solve the problem of doping? , 31. May 2013
Numerous revelations of various doping scandals by cycling’s biggest stars have once again generated a lot of negative publicity in the last twelve months. During such scandals it is often … mehr
2013 Tour de Suisse promises high-octane action, 27. May 2013
The 2013 Tour de Suisse will start in Quinto on 8 June this year. Awaiting the riders over the following eight days is a demanding and widely varied tour. In this 77th edition it is … mehr
In conversation with Suisse Cycling Pro Martin Elmiger, 07. May 2013
Trained as a structural draughtsman, Martin Elmiger first jumped onto a racing bike at the age of 13 and has been plying his trade as a professional rider since 2001. He describes … mehr
IMG and SRG extend contract for Tour de Suisse TV rights, 12. April 2013
Swiss public broadcasting corporation, SRG, has secured all media rights – radio, TV, online and mobile – for the Tour de Suisse until 2014. It’s now certain that the Tour de Suisse will … mehr
We speak to David Perlini, Head of the Arrivals at the 2013 Tour de Suisse, 27. March 2013
David Perlini was a loyal helper in the Tour de Suisse before assuming his first new management role in charge of the finishing line this year. His job is to plan the infrastructure of the … mehr
French team Sojasun awarded wild card for 2013 Tour de Suisse, 21. March 2013
The UCI Professional Continental Team Sojasun has been awarded a wild card to compete in the 77th Tour de Suisse. The professional cycling team from France consists of 23 riders and … mehr
Route of 2013 Tour de Suisse now confirmed, 13. March 2013
The 2013 Tour de Suisse will start in Quinto on 8 June this year. Awaiting the riders over the following eight days is a demanding and widely diverse tour of Switzerland. From 8 to … mehr
Wild card for IAM Cycling puts Swiss team on starting line for 2013 Tour de Suisse, 06. March 2013
Newly formed for the 2013 season, Swiss team IAM Cycling has been awarded a wild card to compete in the 77th Tour de Suisse. Just a few weeks after the new team was presented, it’s … mehr
We speak to Olivier Senn, Race Start Section Leader for the 2013 Tour de Suisse, 04. March 2013
As a former cyclist, Olivier Senn is a connoisseur of the competition. Not only has he seen it all from the saddle, he’s also already been a member of the Race Start Team of the Tour de … mehr
Ride the Tour de Suisse with Bike Switzerland, 26. February 2013
This six-day immersion "vacation" has been designed for strong amateur cyclists of all ages. Participants will be viewing stage starts and/or finishes each day while also riding … mehr
IMG announces another Co-Sponsor for the Tour de Suisse!, 10. January 2013
From 2013, Swiss DIY chain JUMBO is a new Official Co-Sponsor of the Tour de Suisse. Tour de Suisse organiser and marketing agency, IMG (Schweiz) AG, and the specialist retailer have agreed … mehr
Only 22 weeks to go before the start of the 2013 Tour de Suisse!, 03. January 2013
The 8th of June is the day that riders will line up at the start in Quinto in the Canton of Ticino for the 77th Tour de Suisse. And now that the New Year is upon us, we’ve put together an … mehr
4 questions for Emmanuelle Chatenet, Head of Marketing & Communications at Vaudoise Versicherungen, 14. December 2012
Why did you decide to become the main sponsor of the Tour de Suisse? Vaudoise’s entry into the world of cycling as a sponsor has grown slowly but progressively as it’s proved to be a … mehr
IMG makes early announcement on top sponsors for 2013 Tour de Suisse!, 05. December 2012
It’s still seven months until the start of the fourth biggest cycle race in the world and the key sponsors are already in place. IMG can therefore claim another coup in cycling in the … mehr
In conversation with David Loosli, Stage Host Manager and Route Coordinator of the Tour de Suisse, 01. October 2012
David Loosli ended his professional cycling career last year, swapping the bike saddle for the office chair. As Stage Host Manager and Route Coordinator of the Tour de Suisse, he continues … mehr
Flocking in numbers to the 2012 Tour de Suisse!, 28. August 2012
The 2012 Tour de Suisse was followed online by nearly twice as many visitors to our website this year as in 2011. And once again this year, there was plenty going on in the 76th Tour … mehr
Bidding for budding talent: put in a winning bid at the VeloVert auction and support the next generation!, 03. August 2012
12.00 noon on 6 August 2012 will see the start of bidding in the big auction for a great cause! For 10 days, Tour de Suisse fans can submit their bids for a FOCUS bike signed by Rui Costa, … mehr
The 2012 Tour de Suisse VeloVert Partner and Stage Host: recognition for a special contribution, 06. August 2012
The organisers of the Tour de Suisse have presented awards to a sponsor and a stage host for their special contribution to sustainability as part of the 76th Tour de Suisse. The title of … mehr
The best fan photo of the 2012 Tour de Suisse, 06. August 2012
In recent weeks, lots of fans have been sending in their best photos of the 2012 Tour de Suisse for entry in the fan photo competition. Seven cycling fans have won a unique collection of … mehr
Rui Costa Wins 76th Tour de Suisse, 17. June 2012
Tanel Kangert from Estonia wins the final stage of this year?s Tour de Suisse from Näfels to Sörenberg (216 km). Portuguese rider Rui Costa manages to defend his lead in the overall ranking … mehr
Albasini Wins Royal Stage, 16. June 2012
Michael Albasini is the first Swiss rider to win a stage at this year?s Tour de Suisse. In the mountain holiday resort of Arosa, the rider from Eastern Switzerland celebrates a solo win … mehr
Kessiakoff Beats Cancellara Narrowly, 15. June 2012
Fabian Cancellara misses the win in this year's second Tour de Suisse time trial in Gossau by an extremely narrow margin. Ahead of him, Swedish rider Fredrik Kessiakoff was the fastest … mehr
7th stage: Starlist for time trial in Gossau (ZH), 15. June 2012
Here you find the startlist of the 7th stage in Gossau (ZH):Startlist mehr
High Flyer Sagan: Fourth Stage Win, 14. June 2012
Slovakian rider Peter Sagan wins today?s flat stage (stage 6 from Wittnau to Bischofszell) and celebrates his 4th Tour de Suisse stage win this year. During the final sprint of the day, he … mehr
Underdog Isaytchev Triumphs in Final Sprint, 13. June 2012
Underdog Vladimir Isaytchev wins the 5th stage of this year?s Tour de Suisse in a gripping final sprint in Gansingen and celebrates the first ever victory of his professional career. mehr
Unbelievable - Sagan Sprints to Hattrick, 12. June 2012
Peter Sagan continues his winning streak. After crossing the finish line first in both Lugano and Aarberg, the Slovakian rider wins today?s 4th stage in a massed sprint in Trimbach/Olten … mehr
Second Stage Win for Peter Sagan, 11. June 2012
Slovakian rider Peter Sagan has won the 3rd stage of the Tour de Suisse from Martigny to Aarberg (195 km) and celebrated his second victory after winning the time trial last Saturday. mehr
Stage Win and Yellow Jersey for Rui Costa, 10. June 2012
Rui Costa wins the second stage of the Tour de Suisse from Verbania to Verbier. The Portuguese rider claims this stage victory 4 seconds ahead of Luxembourg's Frank Schleck and with an … mehr
Peter Sagan: First Leader of the Tour de Suisse, 09. June 2012
Peter Sagan is the first leader of the 76th Tour de Suisse. The rider from Slovakia wins the prologue in Lugano with an advantage of 4 seconds, Fabian Cancellara comes in second. For four … mehr
LIVE-Ticker: be updated about the Tour de Suisse!, 09. June 2012
With the LIVE-Ticker you can follow the Tour de Suisse, also with your mobile.Furthermore there are information available like the profile of the … mehr
Exciting time trial in Lugano as start of the Tour de Suisse 2012, 08. June 2012
The 76th edition of the Tour de Suisse starts with a Prolog in Lugano. On a distance of 7.3km the riders have to show their time trial qualities.Fabian Cancellara is one of the … mehr
Riders announced for the Tour de Suisse 2012: And many Top-Stars will participate, 08. June 2012
The names of the riders who will participate at the Tour de Suisse 2012 were annouced today. After the meeting with the teams and the UCI it`s clear that at the Tour de Suisse 2012 … mehr
The official Tour de Suisse jerseys are available, 05. June 2012
For all cycling enthusiasts, Tour de Suisse fans and spectators: the official Tour de Suisse jerseys are now available! To ride the Tour de Suisse route by yourself, as a souvenir or … mehr
Riders' list for the Tour de Suisse 2012, 30. May 2012
The provisional riders' list has been released and promises once more a starting shot for the world's best riders! Click HERE to see the provisional riders' list - state May, 29th 2012. mehr
IMG concludes partnership agreement with Roland for Tour de Suisse!, 29. May 2012
Baked goods manufacturer Roland has become an Official Sponsor of this year’s Tour de Suisse and will feature on the jersey worn by the best Swiss rider.Roland Murten AG already has long … mehr
Team Type 1 - sanofi receives wildcard place for the Tour de Suisse 2012!, 10. May 2012
Team Type 1 - sanofi has received a wildcard place for the 76th staging of the Tour de Suisse. That makes it the second time the team will have started the fourth biggest cycle race in the … mehr
In conversation with Mathias Frank, 04. May 2012
Swiss rider Mathias Frank has been a professional cyclist since 2008 and will start the Tour de Suisse this year with the BMC Racing Team. Even in the first year of his career as a … mehr
Tour de Suisse active with Bike Switzerland, 27. April 2012
Professional cycling fans will live and breathe the Tour de Suisse through a five-day immersion experience which will include riding the route and accessing special … mehr
search.ch is spot on with the Tour de Suisse!, 18. April 2012
For the first time, the Swiss online directory search.ch is an official sponsor of the world’s fourth-biggest cycle race, the Tour de Suisse, and will be presenting the leader’s jersey for … mehr
Changes to Tour de Suisse management team from 2013!, 04. April 2012
There will be changes in the Tour de Suisse management team from 2013. Sporting Director Beat Zberg will step down from office to take up a post in his home canton of Uri.With Kurt … mehr
Wild card puts Team SpiderTech on starting line of 2012 Tour de Suisse!, 28. March 2012
Team SpiderTech powered by C10 awarded wild card to compete in 76th Tour de Suisse.The 2012 Tour de Suisse will mark several firsts for Team SpiderTech powered by C10: The team’s first … mehr
New UCI World Tour license for the Tour de Suisse, 14. March 2012
The International Cycling Union (UCI) announced on Monday, 12th of March 2012, that the licensing committee agreed on an extension of the UCI World Tour license for the Tour de Suisse until … mehr
Trix Zgraggen bound for the “Tour de Suisse non-stop”, 29. February 2012
The diminutive native of the canton of Uri, Trix Zgraggen, simply has no time to be bored in the saddle. Having successfully completed 48 hours around the Rigi, 13 passes non-stop in the … mehr
Route for Tour de Suisse 2012 finalised!, 08. February 2012
The Tour de Suisse 2012 will be launched in Lugano on 9 June this year. Riders can then expect a challenging and varied tour over the remaining 8 days.From 9 – 17 June the eyes of the cycle … mehr
A look behind the scenes: the lifesavers of the Tour, 20. January 2012
Dr. Roland Kretsch und Dr. Thorsten Hammer have been responsible for providing medical care on the Tour de Suisse since 2008. Although the two doctors deal primarily with major and minor … mehr
Highlight of the Tour de Suisse Cup race series, 26. December 2011
On the occasion of the Six Days, the award ceremony for the Tour de Suisse Cup 2011 was held on the last Friday in the indoor stadium. ASOC President Daniel Curchod and the technical … mehr
Further sponsor for Tour de Suisse, 26. December 2011
The organisers and promoters of the Tour de Suisse, IMG (Schweiz) AG, have gained Le Gruyère AOC as a further sponsor for the second-highest sponsorship category in the Tour de … mehr
How does the TDS actually come about?, 26. December 2011
The planning for each Tour de Suisse begins around 3 years before it is held. The stage location manager is the first person to deal with the planning. Applications from potential stage … mehr
All stage towns in 2012 are decided, 26. December 2011
The municipality of Wittnau (AG) is the last to have been assigned as the starting point for a stage of the Tour de Suisse 2012. All the stages for next year’s Tour de Suisse have now been … mehr
Good news: Mauricio Soler has left hospital, 26. December 2011
According to information from his Spanish team Movistar, Soler, who had a bad fall during the Tour de Suisse 2011, was able to leave hospital last Friday and return to his home in Pamplona, … mehr
