Monthly Archives: December 2010

2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #12

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

#12 – BBox – Bouyges Telecom (Preview Ranking: #20) What We Said: If it not for the heroics of Thomas Voeckler and Pierrick Fedrigo in last year’s Tour de France, this team might not be around this year.  Bumped from the Pro Tour after 2009 (although don’t put too much stock in that distinction), Jean-René … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking – Week #11

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With Zdenek Stybar opting to skip Round 4 of the World Cup, all eyes were on last week’s winner Niels Albert—along with the rest of the Belgian contingent. Needless to say, Albert didn’t disappoint as his solo victory in Igorre, Spain gave him complete control of the World Cup. In addition, Stybar will miss the … Continue reading →

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2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #13

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#13 – Caisse d’Epargne (Preview Ranking: #8) What We Said: While some might hate to admit it, the presence of one rider can often elevate a team’s status.  As a matter of fact, we’ll see that twice in today’s portion of ranking, beginning here with Alejandro Valverde and Caisse d’Epargne. Love him or hate him, … Continue reading →

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The Sticky Bidon – Dec 8 2010

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

Interesting and/or amusing cycling items from across the Internet, December 8, 2010. Hesjedal confident in repeat of 2010 success Paris-Nice, Paris-Roubaix and other French races threatened by jump in costs CXM Tech Exclusive: Drop Bar Hydraulic Disc Brake Adapter Tested at Nationals Van den Broeck extends with Omega Pharma-Lotto Damiani still believes that Cunego can … Continue reading →

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US Cyclocross Nationals – Day 1 Predictions

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

On Thursday, December 9, the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships will kick-off in Bend, Oregon as the Old Mill District will play host to the National Championships for the second consecutive year. 1,400 cyclists of all ages and abilities will line up to battle each other, and mother nature, in a festival-like atmosphere that features … Continue reading →

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2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #14

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#14(tie) – BMC Racing Team (Preview Ranking: #5) & Cervélo Test Team (Preview Ranking: #2) What We Said (BMC): The new-and-improved BMC Racing Team is the first of two Professional Continental teams in the top-5, proof that a Pro Tour license isn’t the only key to success. Jim Ochowicz must have had quite a bit … Continue reading →

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