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Questions for the Classics – Gilbert?

As we get set to begin the Spring Classics with tomorrow’s running of the 102nd Milan-San Remo, it’s the perfect time examine some of the important questions facing the major riders and teams during this year’s spring campaign. As each question is posted, feel free to share your opinions, insights, and predictions as comments—your commentary … Continue reading

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Monday Musette – Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico

  Here’s this week’s Monday Musette: 1. It was an ironic yet predictable final weekend at Paris-Nice—ironic in that the usually warm and sunny end to the Race to the Sun was marred by cold and wet weather, and predictable in that pre-race favorite Tony Martin held on to his lead to take the first … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – March 10, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, March 10, 2011 Christian Vande Velde will take a pass on this year’s Giro d’Italia Bannan says GreenEdge team will chase Goss, rider’s price increasing with success 2011 Tirreno-Adriatico, Stage 2, a Brad Kaminski gallery Philippe Gilbert: "Astana is op dit moment niet belangrijk" (“Astana is not important … Continue reading

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Montepaschi Strade Bianche – Photo Special

  These are the days when I’m thankful for the talents of photographers like Stefano Sirotti. Enjoy!          

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Monday Musette – Weekend Wrap-Up

  If Saturday’s Montepaschi Stradebianche is any indicator, we’re in for a treat over the next few weeks. I can’t remember a time in which it seemed as if every possibly spring classic protagonist was on track to be at his best for his preferred event. Milan-San Remo, the cobbled races, the Ardennes—everyone looks as … Continue reading

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2011 Team-By-Team Season Preview: Omega Pharma-Lotto

Each year, Pavé previews the upcoming road season with a countdown of the top-20 teams in the sport. Here’s #7. #7 Omega Pharma-Lotto It’s funny that a team with wins in the Amstel Gold Race and the Tour of Lombardy, a fifth-place finish in the Tour de France, and two stage wins at the Vuelta … Continue reading

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