Category Archives: Teams

2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #4

Posted on December 23, 2010 by

#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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2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #5

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

#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

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

#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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2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #7

Posted on December 21, 2010 by

#7 – Garmin-Transitions (Preview Ranking: 13) What We Said: While on the rise, Garmin’s still not quite there when compared to the truly elite teams in the sport.  There’s enough potential on the roster to easily make Jonathan Vaughters’ squad one of the top five or six in the world, but until we start seeing … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peak: 2011 Team Type 1 Colnago

Posted on December 18, 2010 by

Here’s a quick peek at the Colnago M10 Team Type 1 will be riding in 2011. Looks like the stock blue frame, although the fork graphics look a little different than what’s featured on Colnago’s site. Pretty slick! Share your thoughts below.

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2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #8

Posted on December 16, 2010 by

#8 – Omega Pharma-Lotto (Preview Ranking: #11) What We Said: Last season, Silence-Lotto was to the autumn what Quick Step was to the spring—maybe even a bit better. And while Quick Step might have more top riders for the classics, Omega Pharma-Lotto has one who will consistently ride well from March to October: Philippe Gilbert.  … Continue reading →

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