Monthly Archives: April 2010

Amstel Gold Race Preview

This preview is admittedly very late in coming to you—for that, I apologize. On the other hand, the unexpected delay might just have worked in my favor as it’s allowed me to take into account the effects of the Northern European airport closures due to the Icelandic volcanic eruption. The Amstel Gold Race can be … Continue reading

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Brabantse Pijl Wrap-Up

I was only able to catch the last 15 kilometers of today’s Brabantse Pijl, but I was impressed by what I saw. The changes to the course created an exciting finale, thanks largely to a finishing circuit containing 3 difficult climbs, including a steep drag to the finish. Belgium held it’s breath as the 3-man … Continue reading

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Brabantse Pijl Preview

Lost in the hullabaloo surrounding Ghent-Wevelgem’s calendar move to the Sunday before the Tour of Flanders was the race already occupying that date on the calendar. Ironically, the Brabantse Pijl seems to be one of the only events to have benefited from its new spot. Previously held the day after the E3 Prijs, the Brabantse … Continue reading

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Monday Musette – Roubaix Wrap-Up

All Photos by Tim Vanwichelen Admit it, you found yesterday’s race a bit boring. Unless Cancellara happens to be your favorite rider, there was something a bit anti-climatic about the way he quickly and authoritatively disposed of his competition, motoring away from them all with a little less than 50 kilometers remaining in the race. … Continue reading

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Paris-Roubaix – 2010 Live Stream

Here’s a link to a USA-friendly live stream of today’s Queen of the Classics, Paris-Roubaix. Follow us on Twitter for live commentary! Enjoy!

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Paris-Roubaix – 2010 Predictions

And you thought I’d leave you without a prediction. In fact, I have two: My heart wants a win for either George Hincapie or Filippo Pozzato, with Hincapie getting the nod because he’s running out of time for it. I want him to win solo, with time to savor the moment. Post-race, we’ll see a … Continue reading

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