Sylvain Chavanel's Tour diary

Sylvain Chavanel will ride the time trials in the jersey of the French National Champion.
Photo ©: Fabrice Lambert

Sylvain Chavanel of Team Cofidis was France's next big thing for a long time... too long. In 2008, he finally confirmed the hopes of his nation and scored five important victories in the first part of the season.

He proved his worth on medium mountain stages, but also on the hostile terrain of the Flemish spring classics. There's no doubt about it: Chavanel is on a roll this year, and now hopes to make his biggest dream come true - a stage win at the Tour de France.

Latest entry: July 20: Chasing that elusive stage win

2008 entries

Tour de France

• July 27: Silencing the critics
• July 20: Chasing that elusive stage win
• July 15: Resting up
• July 11: Let's keep cycling exciting!
• July 7: A beautiful day at Le Tour
• July 5: Not a great beginning