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Monday Musette – Moncoutié, Oman, Algarve, Etc…

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

Here’s this week’s Monday Musette: 1. Lesson #378: Never discount (as I did Friday) David Moncoutié on Mont Faron in the Tour Mediterranéan.  Luckily for me, The Inner Ring had my back, correctly adding the Frenchman to the list of favorites to take the final stage and the overall. As for the rest, Daniel Martin … Continue reading →

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Weekend Preview РBess̬ges, Mallorca, and Qatar

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

Lots of racing this weekend—let’s take a quick look: 1. In France the Etoile de Besseges wraps-up with two stages this weekend, the most difficult of which is Saturday’s Stage 4.  The stage starts and finishes in the town of Ales and tackles three categorized climbs on the day—although the last is not too close … Continue reading →

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Will the UCI Kill the Radio Star?

Posted on January 21, 2011 by

As the radio ban debate is taking full flight at the moment, two opposing parties have been set; The UCI with their desire to rid the peloton of radio equipment, and the riders, teams and most cycling fans who feel that radio’s play a key part in professional cycling. The UCI’s argument was first implemented … Continue reading →

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The Sticky Bidon – January 14, 2011

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

Interesting and/or amusing cycling items from across the Internet, January 14, 2011 Gilbert supports radio ban Tour of Battenkill’s date, ranking uncertain USA Cycling’s Sean Petty responds: Criterium ruling has no bearing on Battenkill’s woes Europcar confident of Tour de France invitation New Australian team poaching riders? UCI Bike Rules Alarm, Confuse Builders Radio Silence… … Continue reading →

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The Sticky Bidon – January 3, 2011

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

Interesting and/or amusing cycling items from across the Internet, January 3, 2011 Breschel thought he had won Worlds road race Slipstream Sports announces 2011 team roster 2010 Review: Newcomers of the Year Gilbert looking to reach top form by Tour of Flanders Movistar’s Amador attacked by thugs on training ride A Tale of Ultimate Survival … Continue reading →

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2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #8

Posted on December 16, 2010 by

#8 – Omega Pharma-Lotto (Preview Ranking: #11) What We Said: Last season, Silence-Lotto was to the autumn what Quick Step was to the spring—maybe even a bit better. And while Quick Step might have more top riders for the classics, Omega Pharma-Lotto has one who will consistently ride well from March to October: Philippe Gilbert.  … Continue reading →

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