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2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #4

Posted on December 23, 2010 by

#4 – Astana – (Preview Ranking: #7) What We Said: Another team that benefits largely from the presence of one man is Astana with Alberto Contador.  Like compatriot Alejandro Valverde, Contador is a favorite in any race he enters—particularly if it has at least one summit finish, and one mid-length time trial.  Like Valverde, Contador’s … Continue reading →

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2010 Tour de France – Stage 13 Wrap-Up

Posted on July 17, 2010 by

We were treated to another aggressive day of racing today , thanks to an undulating 196km route from Rodez to Revel.  In the end, you might have been a bit confused though, as the finale seemed to be a repeat of yesterday’s action, albeit with a different result. Here’s what we noticed: 1. At what … Continue reading →

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2010 Tour de France – Stage 7 Wrap-Up & Virtual GC

Posted on July 10, 2010 by

I don’t know about you, but I certainly underestimated today’s stage.  I had heard from several sources that the final climb wasn’t all too difficult, and with the Tour’s first high mountain stage tomorrow, I thought we might see a large group or breakaway fighting out the finish—the kind of day perfectly suited for someone … Continue reading →

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