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Dwars door Vlaanderen – 5 Riders to Watch

Posted on March 24, 2015 by

And it begins… The most wonderful time of the season is once again upon us, starting with tomorrow’s 70th running of Dwars door Vlaanderen. Dwars is a terrific race for many reasons, and it’s always worth watching if you have the time. Here are five riders I’ll be keeping an eye during tomorrow’s event, both … Continue reading →

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2011 Dwars door Vlaanderen – What We Noticed

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

  Welcome back, Nick! With a fantastic win in yesterday’s Dwars door Vlaanderen, Saxo Bank’s Nick Nuyens resurrected a career—and a classics team—that many felt had been left for dead.  Here’s what we noticed: 1. So let me get this straight: Rabobank signed Matti Breschel—last year’s Dwars winner, to replace Nick Nuyens—this year’s Dwars winner. … Continue reading →

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The Sticky Bidon – March 23, 2011

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, March 23, 2011 Tom Boonen rijdt dit weekend alleen Gent-Wevelgem (Tom Boonen only riding Ghent-Wevelgem this weekend) Sastre: "Iremos al Giro de Italia a por todas" ("We will go to the Giro di Italia for it all") 2011 Dwars door Vlaanderen Part I | Belgium Knee Warmers Scott's … Continue reading →

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2011 Dwars door Vlaanderen – Preview

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

  Since it occurs the Wednesday between Milan-San Remo and the E3 Prijs/Ghent-Wevelgem, Dwars door Vlaanderen is usually a race won by lieutenants, up-and-coming classics riders, and every once in a while, a sprinter. But don’t let that fool you into thinking the 203-kilometer trip from Roeselar to Waregem is an easy day in the … Continue reading →

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