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Thor Hushovd to BMC – My (Quick) Two Cents

  It has just been announced that Thor Hushovd has signed with BMC for the next three years, an interesting move that has several possible implications. Here are two quick thoughts: 1. How does Thor’s signing affect BMC’s long-rumored acquisition of Philippe Gilbert? While not as expensive as Gilbert, Thor likely didn’t come cheap; one … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – August 8, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, August 8, 2011 Lefevere doesn't give up on Gilbert and Van der Broeck Stuart O’Grady confirms he’s joining GreenEdge Lewis Shocked Over HTC-Highroad Disband The 2012 Tour Of Poland Could Be Held During The Tour De France Seen any cool links we missed? Share ’em in the comments … Continue reading

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Monday Musette – HTC-HighRoad Edition

  Like everyone, I’ve had a lot going through my mind as the dust settles on the dissolution of HTC-HighRoad. Here’s my best attempt at putting them to words: 1. Bob Stapleton was brought in to rescue T-Mobile, who was being suffocated by drug allegations, lack of identity, and a withdrawing sponsor. The 2007 positive of Patrick Sinkewitz was … Continue reading

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Weekend Preview – Poland, Denmark, & Spain

This weekend, three of August’s most important stage races wrap-up in Poland, Denmark, and Spain. Here’s a quick run-down what’s going on: 1. Last week, I predicted that Peter Sagan would win two stages and the overall at the Tour of Poland. Until today, the Slovakian Champion looked poised to fulfill that prediction, with two … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – August 3, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, August 3, 2011 Lampre Lose ‚€250,000 Of Kit In Truck Fire Sébastien Rosseler for two years to Garmin-Cervélo Geraint Thomas states that he wants to race alongside Mark Cavendish in Team Sky Porte not joining GreenEdge, O’Grady may also be absent Seen any cool links we missed? Share … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – August 2, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, August 2, 2011 Thomas Voeckler tops European Tour standings despite non-inclusion of Tour performance Stijn Vandenbergh and Martin and Peter Velits to Quick Step for 2012 Sylvain Chavanel re-ups with Quick Step for two more seasons Rolland: The Next Step Is To Win The Tour Lotto: Ridley promises … Continue reading

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