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Ardennes Preview: Captains and Teams

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

Even with the dust barely settled, and mud barely washed off the brake calipers, the Ardennes week is upon us. Few are the contenders who could charismatically challenge both the cobbled and hilly classics in this 2-month block of spring classics. The hilly warriors had their traditional form-check at MSR, although the poor weather and resulting crashes … Continue reading →

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The Sticky Bidon – April 12, 2011

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, April 12, 2011 Many Teams Interested In Boonen, Agent Says 2011 Paris-Roubaix photos: Ben Delaney visits with racers before and after Oscar Freire: "The Tour is the most boring race of the year." YouTube – Parijs-Roubaix van dichtbij De Gendt: "Ga voor zege in Brabantse Pijl" ("Going for … Continue reading →

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At the Quick Step-Innergetic Dinner Table

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

Last Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix was the first edition that Patrick Lefevere’s Quick Step-Innergetic team failed to net a single rider in the top ten since its inception in 2001, when they split from the powerhouse Mapei team.  In its lifetime, it has won Paris-Roubaix in 2001, 2002, 2005, 2008, and 2009 – the last three with their superstar Tom … Continue reading →

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Van Summeren’s Roubaix Win in Castelli’s New Speedsuit

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

This morning, we received an email about the Castelli SpeedSuit that Johan Van Summeren wore to his Paris-Roubaix victory on Sunday. In part, it reads, Castelli invented the first skinsuit for road racing. The upper part is essentially a full zip aero jersey with an improved fit and a new fabric on the shoulders to … Continue reading →

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Monday Musette – Paris Roubaix Wrap-Up

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

On Saturday night, I couldn’t wait for bedtime, so that I could wake up and watch Paris-Roubaix. I wasn’t too pleased with my alarm when it chirped at me just after 6AM (on a weekend!), but once I settled into this year’s Hell of the North then all was forgiven – for much like during … Continue reading →

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Pavé Kit Order Deadline Extended

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

As many of our readers were participating in Battenkill, the Roubaix Challenge, and Paris-Roubaix over the weekend, we’ve decided to extend the deadline one more day–orders will be accepted until 12:00 (noon) EST Tuesday. To support the site and receive some great-looking Castelli clothing, just click here or on the “Shop” link at the top … Continue reading →

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