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Heinrich Haussler – Garmin-Cervélo Makes a Good Call

Fans and pundits alike were perplexed to see Garmin-Cervélo’s Heinrich Haussler listed as a non-starter for Saturday’s fifth stage of the Tour of Oman. A double stage-winner in Qatar, Haussler would have been a candidate for the win in the final stage, and given his injury-riddled 2010 season, some (including myself) wondered if his knee … Continue reading

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Monday Musette – Weekend Wrap-Up

Here’s this week’s Monday Musette: 1. It’s only February, but if this past week’s Tour of Oman and Volta ao Algarve are any indicator, 2011 Tour de France is going to be an exciting race with a deep list of contenders.  In winning both races, Rabobank’s Robert Gesink (Oman) and HTC’s Tony Martin demonstrated significant … Continue reading

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Weekend Preview – Oman, Algarve, Haut Var, Etc.

Here’s a preview of this weekend’s events: 1. At the Tour of Oman, we’ll get another chance to see if Robert Gesink can protect a leader’s jersey in an ITT during tomorrow’s 18.5-kilomter time trial in Al Jissah.  The Dutch climber from Rabobank won today’s Queen Stage atop Jabal al Akhdhar (“Green Mountain”), finishing alone … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – February 14, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, February 14, 2011 Taylor Phinney to make professional debut in Oman; targeting time trial stage Sixteen teams announced for Critérium International Durand Denies He Will Replace Rous At Europcar In Memoriam: Il Pirata, Broken-Hearted Saviour The Secret Life Of A Hayes V-series rotor Seen any cool links we … Continue reading

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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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