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2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #1

#1 – Team Saxo Bank (Preview Ranking: #1) What We Said: And last, but certainly not least, Saxo Bank earns the title as Pavé’s #1 Team for 2010. With several riders capable of winning multiple classics, stage races, and Grand Tours, there’s really no better choice. Skipping over Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico—races Saxo certainly has riders … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – Dec 24, 2010

Interesting and/or amusing cycling items from across the Internet, December 24, 2010 Matti Breschel’s recovery going well, Spring Classics and World Championships are on his mind Season ender: The best (and worst) of U.S. bike racing in 2010 Wiggins to begin 2011 season in Qatar, Boasson Hagen in Oman Martin back on the bike after … Continue reading

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2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #4

#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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Monday Musette – Moreno, Meeusen, Marianne, Medals, and a Miscarriage of Justice.

1. Was there something contagious in the  Italian water this past week? Moreno Argentin followed Mario Cipollini’s comments about the de-machoing of cycling with his own, saying “A lot of people aren’t hungry for success,” and accusing both Alberto Contador and the UCI of being spineless and soft. He also said that both Contador and … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – Dec 13, 2010

Interesting and/or amusing cycling items (and pictures!) from across the Internet, December 13, 2010 HTC 2011 Jersey HTC 2011 Irish National Champion Jersey Sassi Loses Fight To Cancer Gone In 30 Seconds: jeremy Powers Plumments from 1st to 3rd TIme For A Change For Danny Pate Pegasus – who’s to blame? Luxemborg Team To Be … Continue reading

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Monday Musette – Sponsors New & Old, Transfers, Dopes, & Cross

Here’s what’s on our minds this Monday: 1. While the pre-season training camps begin to pop-up all over the calendar, details continue to trickle in regarding Team Lux.  The latest news has Belgian telecom giant Belgacom and Danish earpiece manufacturer Jabra becoming the main backers of the team, with an announcement possibly to coincide with … Continue reading

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