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The Sticky Bidon – July 12, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, July 12, 2011 Greipel: "Maybe too nice" Tour de France 2011: RadioShack down to six riders after Popovych exit Johan Bruyneel: "It is not our Tour" Flecha: Tour crash driver did not say sorry Seen any cool links we missed? Share ’em in the comments below!

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The Sticky Bidon – July 11, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, July 11, 2011 Voeckler Notes The Downside Of Wearing Yellow TOUR. Voeckler's frame Tour de France 2011: Alexandr Vinokourov undergoes surgery on break Sky Procycling considering possible legal action over Flecha car collision VIDEO: Nick Legan takes a look inside the Leopard-Trek team car Seen any cool links … Continue reading

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2011 Tour de France Preview – Spain & Portugal

Pavé would like to thank Handspun, Clément, and Laekhouse for supporting our coverage of the 2011 Tour de France. One recurring theme in contemporary Tour de France coverage is the decline of French cycling. The story that’s written less often is the rise of Spanish riders in the pro ranks, led, of course, by SaxoBank-Sungard’s … Continue reading

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Langeveld Leaving Rabobank – Too Early?

  After a few seasons of high finishes in the cobbled classics, Rabobank’s Sebastian Langeveld finally broke through to win this spring’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad after a solo attack saw him out in front for the final 50 kilometers of the race. He’s gone too early, was my thought at the time. But the Dutchman … Continue reading

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2011 Paris-Roubaix – Preview

  As excited as I am for Sunday’s race, I often feel a bit sad in the days leading-up to Paris-Roubaix as I know it signals the end of the cobbled classics campaign. That said, everything looks set for a terrific race Sunday—even if the “epic” conditions many crave don’t look to be in the … Continue reading

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2011 Tour of Flanders/Ronde van Vlaanderen – Preview

  After his dominant performance in last Saturday’s E3 Prijs Vlaanderen, Leopard Trek’s Fabian Cancellara is the undisputed top favorite for Sunday’s Tour of Flanders.  So the question remains: can anyone defeat him? Here’s a rundown of ten riders I feel have the best chance to upset Spartacus in his bid for a second-consecutive victory … Continue reading

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