Category Archives: Races

Tour de France 2012 Team Preview: Astana

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

Astana has recorded some rather unexpected results so far this season—for better and for worse. On the bright side, Enrico Gasparotto and Maxim Iglinsky won the Amstel Gold Race and Liege-Bastogne-Liege, respectively. On the other hand, Roman Kreuziger underwhelmed at the Giro d’Italia, failing to contend for the overall and instead having to settle for … Continue reading →

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Tour de France 2012 Team Preview: Argos-Shimano

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

Argos-Shimano (formerly Skil-Shimano) returns to the Tour de France this year after a two-year absence following its abysmal debut in 2009. That said, while the guts of the team remain more or less unchanged, the Dutch team has good reason to believe it won’t walk away empty-handed. After all, Germany’s Marcel Kittel has proven over … Continue reading →

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Tour de France 2012 Team Preview: AG2R La Mondiale

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

Like many of the French teams coming to this year’s Tour de France, AG2R La Mondiale brings a mixed bag to Saturday’s start in Liege. With no clear captain, the team will likely let the race dictate its tactics, with stage wins taking precedence over a high GC finish. In a perfect world, the team … Continue reading →

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Cyclocross National Championships Preview: Part 1

Posted on January 5, 2012 by and

This weekend, no less then 13 countries will crown their 2012 national champions. For the first time, the United States joins the list as they moved their championship weekend from December to January. While all eyes will be on Belgium, who have arguably the three best riders in the world this year, the best of … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Weekend Wrap-Up: Nys Guys Finish First

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

Scheldecross (C1) A last-lap mechanical cost Sven Nys his shot a victory in Antwerpen last year. This year, Nys rode the race to near perfection, taking the victory a head of Tom Meeusen and Dieter Vanthourenhout. Meeusen continues to have a stellar season with another solid ride, while Vanthourenhout surprised many with his podium finish. … Continue reading →

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International Cyclocross Weekend Preview: Around the World

Posted on December 9, 2011 by and

 Scheldecross (C1) Last year, the action in Antwerpen, Belgium got started early, when a dog dug up a grenade from WWII in the sand that is prominent throughout the course. After a slight delay, Radomir Simunek picked up the victory, his second in Scheldecross. Other previous winners include Sven Nys (2009,2005), Thijs Al (2008) and … Continue reading →

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