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Tour de France 2012 Team Preview: Garmin-Sharp

Garmin-Sharp is first of a few teams heading to the Tour de France with more than one GC option. In fact, they have three of them. Giro d’Italia champion Ryder Hesjedal leads the way in an attempt to do what no rider has done since Marco Pantani in 1998—win both races in the same season. … Continue reading

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Canadian Royal Weekend Preview: GP Quebec and Montreal

  Despite being newcomers to the World Tour, today’s Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec and Sunday’s Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal bring exciting parcours, enthusiastic fans, and world-class contenders. Last year’s races were won by virtue of not only strength but also tactical savvy. This year’s “Royal Canadian Weekend” comes on the heels of the … Continue reading

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2011 Tour de France Preview – North America

Pavé would like to thank Handspun, Clément and Laekhouse for supporting our coverage of the 2011 Tour de France.   The 2011 Tour de France will see arguably the strongest North American contingent in the history of the race as 4 riders with top-10 finishes on their resumes will toe the start line on Saturday. … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – June 15, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, June 15, 2011 Andy Schleck predicts seven-way battle for 2011 Tour de France victorylow jersey Avermaet: "Gilbert joining would not be ideal" Police Interrupt Contador's Tour De France Recon | Cyclingnews.com UCI council approves limited mid-season team transfers, rules for world TTT championships The Pain Principle Seen any … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – April 18, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, April 18, 2011 Ryder Hesjedal get off with stomach problems: "If you gotta go, you must go" Teams Walk Out Of UCI Meeting Over Race Radio Ban Never Mind All That | Boulder Report SCHLECKINO. No regrets, at least I tried Seen any cool links we missed? Share … Continue reading

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2011 Amstel Gold Race – Preview

  Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race officially opens the final week of the Spring Classics with 260 kilometers and 32 smooth, but absurdly steep climbs. The perfect transition from the cobbles to the Ardennes, Amstel offers a last chance for those who missed-out in Flanders and Roubaix, and a first opportunity for those who spent the … Continue reading

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