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Cyclocross Weekend Wrap-Up: GvA Trofee

This past weekend saw two races, and though Saturday’s race in Cauberg had plenty of big names to pay attention to on the starting line, it was Sunday’s race in Oostmalle, culminating the season-long Gazet Van Antwerpen Trofee, that was the highlight of the weekend. Saturday’s race saw veteran Bart Wellens take the win ahead … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – February 21, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, February 21, 2011 Connecting The Dots What do the pros ride? Sportwereld – Drie Belgische teams krijgen wildcard voor Amstel Gold Race Sports “Reporting” | Boulder Report Hutchinson Pro Tour tubular and the benefits of aging UCI says bike approval program is not a money maker Seen any … Continue reading

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2011 Team-By-Team Season Preview: Katusha

Each year, Pavé previews the upcoming road season with a countdown of the top-20 teams in the sport. We pick things up today with #6. #6 – Katusha With 2010’s #1-ranked rider, an improved classics squad, and a bevy of Russian talent to keep the sponsors happy, 2011 should be a banner year for Katusha. … Continue reading

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Monday Musette – Weekend Wrap-Up

Here’s this week’s Monday Musette: 1. It’s only February, but if this past week’s Tour of Oman and Volta ao Algarve are any indicator, 2011 Tour de France is going to be an exciting race with a deep list of contenders.  In winning both races, Rabobank’s Robert Gesink (Oman) and HTC’s Tony Martin demonstrated significant … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – February 18, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, February 18, 2011 Markus Eichler finds a new home after Pegasus collapse: Germany's Team NSP Former CPA President Vasseur Reacts To Radio Ban Indurain visits museum that has Homo heidelbergensis named after him Video: Gesink On His Stage Win And Overall Lead At The Tour Of Oman Armstrong … Continue reading

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Weekend Preview – Oman, Algarve, Haut Var, Etc.

Here’s a preview of this weekend’s events: 1. At the Tour of Oman, we’ll get another chance to see if Robert Gesink can protect a leader’s jersey in an ITT during tomorrow’s 18.5-kilomter time trial in Al Jissah.  The Dutch climber from Rabobank won today’s Queen Stage atop Jabal al Akhdhar (“Green Mountain”), finishing alone … Continue reading

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