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2011 E3 Prijs Vlaanderen – Preview

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

  Last year, we wondered how Ghent-Wevelgem’s move to the Sunday before Flanders would affect Harelbeke’s E3 Prijs Vlaanderen. This year, we’re starting to get our answer. Tom Boonen, Filippo Pozzato, as well as the entire BMC and Sky teams have opted-out of this year’s edition, causing many to wonder just how long this terrific … 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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2011 Milan-San Remo Preview

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

  To me, Milan-San Remo is a lot like Thanksgiving: it’s an event you look forward to every year, even though you’re really more excited for the big events a few weeks later. A bit formulaic in how it’s tended to play-out over the past few years, I think the entire race can be boiled-down … Continue reading →

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Tirreno-Adriatico – Race Preview

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

  Beginning Wednesday, Italy’s Tirreno-Adriatico heralds the end of the beginning of the season. From here, all eyes turn to Milan-San Remo, the cobbled classics, and building-up for the Ardennes and Giro d’Italia. That said, Tirreno’s no light task. Boasting not one but two time trials this year plus the requisite climbs over the spine … Continue reading →

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2011 Paris-Nice – Preview

Posted on March 5, 2011 by

  The first important stage race of the season begins tomorrow in Houdan, France with the 69th edition of Paris-Nice. This year’s Race to the Sun has taken a somewhat different approach than in past years, forgoing the traditional opening Prologue for a road stage, saving the contre le montre for longer, 27-kilometer stage later … Continue reading →

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Weekend Preview – West-Vlaanderen, Murcia, and l’Eroica

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

Here’s a preview of some of this weekend’s events: 1. In Belgium, Radio Shack’s Jesse Sergent heads into the weekend as the leader of the Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen after a dominating team performance in today’s Prologue. The Shack finished 1,2,3, and 5 over the 7-kilometer circuit, an impressive ride by the team’s C-squad. So Sergent … Continue reading →

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