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The Sticky Bidon – June 17, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, June 17, 2011 Juan Mauricio Soler in stable condition Slipstream Sports Bolsters Chipotle Junior Development Team Roster Press release – Alberto Contador and the Tour de France: statement by the UCI Management Committee Ask Nick special edition: Vande Velde gets a pricey new bike Seen any cool links … Continue reading

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Breaking Away – Will Garmin’s Breakthrough Spring Continue?

  There is still much discussion (criticism, praise, etc.) of Garmin-Cervelo’s tactics and results in the Ronde and Paris-Roubaix.  A forward-looking question is whether their breakthrough spring season will continue as we switch gears to the Ardennes.  This season’s infusion of talent, notably the heads of state from the former Cervelo TestTeam, arguably has strengthened … Continue reading

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Garmin/Pearl Izumi – Much Ado About a Skinsuit?

So Garmin are in a little bit of hot water with Pearl Izumi as it looks like the now infamous “winged” skinsuit prototypes have not been returned. (I’m bet this was just an error in the laundry department; they are probably “lost in the wash”—no doubt to make a reappearance soon.) Obviously, with the announcement … Continue reading

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Monday Musette – Emilia, Tours, Equipment, & A Question or Two

Here’s the week’s Musette: 1. On Saturday Rabobank’s Robert Gesink successfully defended his title at the Giro dell Emilia, breaking free from a lead group of 14 on the uphill finish to take the win from Garmin’s Dan Martin.  Unfortunately for Gesink, the win was likely his last of the season.  He’ll miss Saturday’s Tour … Continue reading

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