Here’s your News Roundup for Friday, April 6. Stay up to speed on all of the stories circulating in the world of pro cycling.

Chris Froome said on Saturday it was an "honour" to be mentioned in the same breath as Eddy Merckx and Miguel Indurain.

After covering the Tour de France for 16 years, Andrew Hood reflects on changes in the peloton that make the Tour more riveting than ever

Retirements and the nation’s financial crisis are having a devastating effect on the peloton

Only seven riders in history have won both grand tours in the same season, for a total of 12 times

Contador sees "good things" coming from the confession, while Indurain says it has damaged the sport

Five-time Tour champ says Armstrong played fair and expects the Texan to fight his lifetime ban

Five-time Tour de France winner Miguel Indurain feels that the cloud over cycling's head is "sad," and is ruining cycling's image

Indurain admitted a rider of his characteristics will not be winning.

His third Tour victory follows Spain's win in soccer’s World Cup and triumphs from tennis star Rafa Nadal, Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso and NBA standout Pau Gasol.