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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Tour de France – Stage 19 Wrap-up
Today’s stage finished a bit ahead of schedule; the riders must want to rest-up for tomorrow’s slog up Mont Ventoux. If you caught it, here’s what you might have noticed: 1. Did you notice Carlos Sastre in a small group off the back of the peloton today? Look for him to win tomorrow; he has … Continue reading
Tour de France – Breaking News – Lance’s New Team
Tech-buffs of the world are rejoicing over the news that Alpha Male numero uno, Lance Armstrong, will be leading a new team sponsored by Radio Shack. More news will come, but for now here’s a link to the new team’s website. Let the Post-Tour transfer talk begin!
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Tour de France – Stage 18 Wrap-up
Alberto Contador has all but won the 2009 Tour de France with one of the most dominant individual time trial performances by a maillot jaune since his current teammate, Lance Armstrong. Going into the day, it was assumed that Contador would do well, particularly against the other GC favorites. But winning the stage outright was … Continue reading
Tour de France – Stage 17 Wrap-up
Today the race evolved into the dual we were all expecting: Astana vs. Saxo Bank. We knew the Schleck’s would mount the most serious threat to Astana’s race leadership, but we didn’t know that by the end of the stage Contador’s rivals might now be his only allies. They say to keep your friends close … Continue reading
Tour de France – Stage 16 Wrap-up
What an exciting finish to today’s stage! Congratulations to Mikel Astarloza for winning Euskaltel it’s first stage since Iban Mayo won on Alpe D’Huez in 2003. Big loser today: Cadel Evans. Does anyone else think Silence should start riding for Jurgen Van Den Broeck? The former World Junior Time Trial Champion has finished 7th in … Continue reading
Monday Musette – Think Spring!
Here are some things to keep you busy during the Tour’s second rest day: 1. Two weeks ago, I directed you to check-out the Flanders episode of Cervélo TestTeam’s documentary, Beyond the Peloton. The Roubaix episode’s up now too. Some great stuff! How many days until April? 2. And speaking of Roubaix, Red Kite Prayer … Continue reading
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