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Tour de France 2012 Team Preview: Katusha

Russia’s Katusha Team comes to Liege Saturday with a two-pronged approach to this year’s Tour de France: help Denis Menchov obtain as high a GC finish as possible and win a stage or two (and perhaps challenge for the green jersey) with Oscar Freire. While not incredibly lofty, these goals might seem a tad unrealistic … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – October 17, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, October 17, 2011 Speculation links Freire to Katusha; Vicioso, Kristoff and Florencio said to have signed Hoste Claims Katusha Doesn't Want Him Next Season Telenet-Fidea cyclocross team not affected by sale of Fidea Seen any cool links we missed? Share ’em in a comment below!

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The Sticky Bidon – September 15, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, September 15, 2011 Skil Shimano and Felt Bicycles announce three year partnership Holczer Announced As Katusha General Manager Alex Rasmussen Interview: Dane speaks after HTC dismissal over missed doping tests 7-Eleven book launch rings in 30 years at InterBike Interbike 2011: Whatta bunch of tools Seen any cool … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – August 24, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, August 24, 2011 Astana announces that Roman Kireyev has retired; Vinokourov appears free to return Holczer Set To Become Katusha Team Manager In 2012 2011 Vuelta a España stage 5 photos by Graham Watson Eddy Merckx launches sports shoes collection Seen any cool links we missed? Share ’em … Continue reading

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2011 Vuelta a Espana – On the Hot Seat

Since its move to be the last Grand Tour of the season, the Vuelta has had the perhaps-unenviable position as the GT of last resort. It’s a last chance for GC contenders, teams, sprinters, and stage-hunters alike to pull in results. Its schedule just ahead of the World Championships also serve as a springboard for … Continue reading

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2011 Tour de France – Losers

Yesterday we covered the Winners from the 2011 Tour de France—here’s a look at the Losers. 1. Without a doubt the biggest loser of the 2011 Tour de France is the now 3-time runner-up, Andy Schleck. From the first week, Schleck looked a step below the men challenging him for victory in this year’s race. … Continue reading

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