Monthly Archives: December 2010

The Sticky Bidon – Dec 10, 2010

Interesting and/or amusing cycling items from across the Internet, December 10, 2010. 8 Things That Make The PROs Different Renshaw wants wins of his own in 2011 Pegasus Sports uncertainty prompts some riders to inquire with rival squads UnitedHealthcare ready to prove itself in Europe Prudhomme presents hillier Tour of Oman Cipollini decries modern cycling’s … Continue reading

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2010 US Cyclocross Nationals – Editors’ Picks

Of his first season of elite cyclocross racing, a guy I used to race with said, “The top five or ten guys are racing one race, and the five guys behind them are racing another race. And then there are the rest of us.” This description of the steep steps up the talent pyramid seems … Continue reading

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2010 US Cyclocross Nationals Preview – Elite Women

In 2004, Katie Compton took the starting line at her first Elite Women’s Cyclocross National Championships—she hasn’t lost since. When she toes the line on Sunday in Bend, Oregon, she will embark on a quest for her seventh-consecutive national title. Compton has won two World Cup races this year and nine out of the ten … Continue reading

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2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #11

#11 – Team Radio Shack (Preview Ranking: #14) What We Said: Some will say I ranked this squad too low.  But look at the facts—the team is built for one thing and one thing only: Lance Armstrong.  Geert Steegmans was signed to give the team at least somewhat of a presence in the classics, but … Continue reading

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US Cyclocross Nationals – Day 2 Predictions

The first day of racing at US Cross Nationals featured thirteen different national title races. The bulk of the racing was Masters Men and Women. There were five national titles awarded for the Master Men and six for the Women. In addition, the first ever Single-Speed National Championships were awarded. Masters are usually a bit … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – Dec 9 2010

Interesting and/or amusing cycling items from across the Internet, December 8, 2010. Klöden on Ullrich, the German media and staying motivated Bernucci family suspended for 22 years, Petacchi next? Rapha teams up with Tour de France organiser Rasmussen reveals new team plans, wants to be directeur sportif in 2016 Tour de France Raisin rules out … Continue reading

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