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International Cyclocross Report & Power Ranking: Weeks #12 & 13

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through Belgium, not a creature was stirring, except for dozens of cross riders. Their bikes were all clean and their bags were all packed; The skinsuits were ready, the wheels were all stacked. Sven Nys is once again king after four more podium appearances and a pair of … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – Dec 23, 2010

Well, it wouldn’t be MY first choice, but I guess its better that retirement… Interesting and/or amusing cycling items from across the Internet, December 23, 2010 Snow Motion Bruyneel concedes 2011 RadioShack team won’t be Tour favourites, but will be motivated to succeed Extra climbs and cobbles added to 2011 Tour of Flanders and Omloop … Continue reading

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2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #4

#4 – Astana – (Preview Ranking: #7) What We Said: Another team that benefits largely from the presence of one man is Astana with Alberto Contador.  Like compatriot Alejandro Valverde, Contador is a favorite in any race he enters—particularly if it has at least one summit finish, and one mid-length time trial.  Like Valverde, Contador’s … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – Dec 22, 2010

Interesting and/or amusing cycling items from across the Internet, December 22, 2010 TOUR DES FLANDRES: Le tracé quelque peu modifié (TOUR OF FLANDERS: The route changed somewhat) Di Luca choses student presentation to finally admit doping Kolobnev weclomes Cipollini’s input, will target Classics and Tour de France CAS hears Caucchioli’s appeal against biological passport suspension … Continue reading

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2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #5

#5 – Rabobank (Preview Ranking: #9) What We Said: Rabobank’s another risky team to place in the top-10 as their performances often fall short of their expectations given the level of talent they have on the squad.  Rabobank’s success hinges upon the seasons of four men in two major departments: the classics with Lars Boom … Continue reading

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2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #6

#6 – Team Katusha (Preview Ranking: #10) What We Said: Katusha takes #10 by a hair over Omega Pharma-Lotto, due to the depth of talent on its roster.  But talent has never been Katusha’s problem—fulfilling it’s potential has.  The signings of Kolobnev, Kirchen, and Rodriguez bolster an already impressive squad, while the healthy return of … Continue reading

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