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Monday Musette – Suisse Wrap-Up, Nats, and DiUltegra

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

  Here’s this week’s Monday Musette: 1. The Tour de Suisse wrapped-up yesterday, officially closing the books on the pre-Tour campaigns of many of this year’s favorites. Radio Shack’s Levi Leipheimer took a page from Bradley Wiggin’s playbook in winning the 9-day event. The American lingered at the top of the standings all week, finishing … Continue reading →

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Ultegra Di2 – Exciting Announcement or Pointless Expense?

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

It hasn’t been the best kept secret, with rumors swirling for close to two years. The long wait came to an end today, as Shimano just announced the availability of Ultegra Di2, bringing electronic shifting to the mid-range of their race-worthy component line. I, like I imagine many of you, have long bought Ultegra components … Continue reading →

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The Sticky Bidon – June 16, 2011

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, June 16, 2011 Mauricio Soler suffers ‘severe head trauma’ in Swiss crash Ster ZLM Toer: Tyler Farrar remembers Wouter Weylandt with victory in second stage Cavendish Reported To Be Joining Team Sky For 2012 Liquigas-Cannondale Turns Down Astana Offer For Nibali Seen any cool links we missed? Share … Continue reading →

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Rider/Team of the Month – May

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

  This month’s Rider and Team of the Month comes a bit late as yours truly took his time to get it edited. Special thanks to Julius and Cog for their teamwork in composing it! ~WY With the largest race in the month of May being the Giro d’Italia, this month’s Rider of the Month … Continue reading →

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The Sticky Bidon – June 15, 2011

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, June 15, 2011 Andy Schleck predicts seven-way battle for 2011 Tour de France victorylow jersey Avermaet: "Gilbert joining would not be ideal" Police Interrupt Contador's Tour De France Recon | Cyclingnews.com UCI council approves limited mid-season team transfers, rules for world TTT championships The Pain Principle Seen any … Continue reading →

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Hushovd, Farrar, & Haussler – Is Garmin’s Tour Picture Becoming More Clear?

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

  With Thor Hushovd’s win Tuesday at the Tour de Suisse and Tyler Farrar’s relatively anonymous showing at the Criterium du Dauphiné, is it safe to expect Thor to be Garmin-Cervelo’s protected sprint captain in France? Heinrich Haussler’s just been announced as not riding–is Garmin-Cervelo’s murky Tour roster getting a bit more clear? Share your … Continue reading →

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