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2011 Tour de France Preview – Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia

by Matty
July 1, 2011 Races, Teams 2 Comments
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Although a Czech has never won the Tour, their chances keep improving every season with the slow but steady rise of Roman Kreuziger. He already has two 9th place finishes in each of the last two editions and yet is still young enough to compete for the under 25 maillot blanc. It is even more impressive to consider that in both of those races Kreuziger rode in support of more established contenders on the stacked Liquigas squad.

Now racing for Astana his role will be to support team leader Alexander Vinokourov as an alpine super domestique. If Vino should falter...Continue Reading

2011 Tour de France Preview – Russia

by Matty
June 28, 2011 Featured, Races 1 Comment
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This year Russia will be represented by a formidable contingent of successful attackers riders and breakaway specialists. The most accomplished stage racer without a pending doping appeal will not be racing this year, as Denis Menchov’s Geox team did not get invited to the dance. With Menchov’s absence there will not be any serious contenders for overall glory, but with an Olympic medal and recent one day race winners, Russia will be well represented nevertheless.

Katusha’s Vladimir Karpets is the most seasoned Russian stage racer at this year’s Tour, and with two top 10 Grand Tour finishes he’s likely to...Continue Reading

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