Tag Archives: 2010

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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2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #9

Posted on December 15, 2010 by

#9 – Lampre (Preview Ranking: #15) What We Said: Poor Lampre.  Not only did they lose one of their best riders this past off-season—former World Champion and Tour of Flanders winner Alessandro Ballan—but they also almost didn’t even make it to the Pro Tour without the help of some last-minute legal wrangling.  Ballan’s departure takes … Continue reading →

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2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #10

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

#10 – Euskaltel (Preview Ranking: #16) What We Said: With perhaps one or two exceptions, Euskaltel’s going to live and die on the back of Samuel Sanchez in 2010.  A force to be reckoned with in just about any hilly race, Sanchez is more known for the races he’s just missed winning (too many to … Continue reading →

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US Cyclocross Nationals – Day 3 & 4 Predictions

Posted on December 11, 2010 by

Day two of nationals was a day for the juniors and masters riders. By days end, ten National Titles were awarded. After a decent start yesterday (7-13), day two completely destroyed my record. Only threeof my choices won their respective races making me 3-10 on the day and 10-23 overall. The worst part, three of … Continue reading →

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US Cyclocross Nationals – Day 2 Predictions

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

The first day of racing at US Cross Nationals featured thirteen different national title races. The bulk of the racing was Masters Men and Women. There were five national titles awarded for the Master Men and six for the Women. In addition, the first ever Single-Speed National Championships were awarded. Masters are usually a bit … Continue reading →

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2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #13

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

#13 – Caisse d’Epargne (Preview Ranking: #8) What We Said: While some might hate to admit it, the presence of one rider can often elevate a team’s status.  As a matter of fact, we’ll see that twice in today’s portion of ranking, beginning here with Alejandro Valverde and Caisse d’Epargne. Love him or hate him, … Continue reading →

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