Category Archives: Races

The Tour – far from over

Check out Whit’s latest post over at Bicycling – Analysis: The Tour Is Far From Over.

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RadioShack-Nissan looks like it is crumbling

There have been a bunch of signs that RadioShack-Nissan has been coming apart at the seams. Johan Bruyneel and Frank Schleck clashing, with Bruyneel sending Schleck to the Giro in an apparent attempt to split up Frank and Andy; Frank pulling out of the Giro and trading barbs with Bruyneel through press officers; Bruyneel being … Continue reading

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The Virtual General Classification

Phil Liggett, at the culmination of Stage 6, said that there were “no changes” in the GC standings and that the “men who mattered” were “up there.” Sure, Cancellara – the yellow jersey – was joined by a handful of GC contenders who stayed safe from a gutter-to-gutter crash that split the field with 24k to … Continue reading

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On Sagan

This Tour’s biggest debutante is Peter Sagan, who’s been winning races for the past two years and at the young age of 22 has stepped to the big stage and acquitted himself well, with three stage wins in the first week. He’s gone head-to-head against guys like Greipel and Goss, and has worn the green … Continue reading

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Tour de France 2012: Whit’s prologue winners/losers and stage 1 preview

The bulk of Whit’s Tour de France related writing over the next 3 weeks will be on the Bicycling Magazine website. We’d be remiss if we didn’t do a good job of letting you know when he’s got new content up there, so look for an occasional post when there’s something to see. His first … Continue reading

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Tour de France 2012 Team Preview: Vacansoleil-DCM

I wonder how badly Vacansoleil regrets Thomas DeGendt’s decision to schedule his wedding during this year’s Tour de France after his incredible stage victory and third-place finish in the Giro d’Italia. But life must go on and Vacansoliel has a Tour de France to complete—with or without the team’s exciting Belgian star. Like several teams … Continue reading

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