Tag Archives: Cancellara

2011 E3 Prijs Vlaanderen – Preview

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

  Last year, we wondered how Ghent-Wevelgem’s move to the Sunday before Flanders would affect Harelbeke’s E3 Prijs Vlaanderen. This year, we’re starting to get our answer. Tom Boonen, Filippo Pozzato, as well as the entire BMC and Sky teams have opted-out of this year’s edition, causing many to wonder just how long this terrific … Continue reading →

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2011 Dwars door Vlaanderen – What We Noticed

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

  Welcome back, Nick! With a fantastic win in yesterday’s Dwars door Vlaanderen, Saxo Bank’s Nick Nuyens resurrected a career—and a classics team—that many felt had been left for dead.  Here’s what we noticed: 1. So let me get this straight: Rabobank signed Matti Breschel—last year’s Dwars winner, to replace Nick Nuyens—this year’s Dwars winner. … Continue reading →

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The Sticky Bidon – March 21, 2011

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, March 21, 2011 Cancellara twijfelt over WK tijdrijden (Cancellara Doubtful About World Championship Time Trial) Philippe Gilbert: "Mijn 'vriend' Pozzato kwam me halen" (“My ‘friend’ Pozzato came to get me”) San Remo Surprises | Boulder Report France’s FMB, tire maker for the cobbled stars Watch A Single Hill … Continue reading →

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Monday Musette: Milan-San Remo Wrap-Up

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

  On Saturday morning, were you glued to your computer monitor, watching Milan San-Remo and blowing off your family, brunch plans with friends, or group ride? If so, you were privy to what might have been the most exciting race of the season thus far, and possibly the most exciting Milan-San Remo in a long … Continue reading →

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Fabian Cancellara’s Balls

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

Here are some things to ponder when writing about outlandish claims regarding the secret of Fabian Cancellara’s success. “2.5 seconds faster over a kilometer” is only meaningful if you tell us what sort of speed you’re talking about. A 2.5 second improvement over a 5 KM/H kilo isn’t terribly impressive – that’s 12:00 versus 11:57.5, … Continue reading →

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The Sticky Bidon – March 8, 2011

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, March 8, 2011 Fabian Cancellara says he can repeat cobbles double Bugno announces radio ban protest Pellizotti Banned For Two Years By The Court Of Arbitration For Sport HTC-Highroad’s Matthew Goss doubles at Paris-Nice, De Gendt slips to second Pellizotti to lose Tour de France King of the … Continue reading →

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