Category Archives: Vuelta a Espana

Merger, alliance, coalition – what a load of…

September 7, 2011

Leopard-Trek are due to merge with RadioShack to form yet another ‘superteam’ in the world of pro cycling. While it’s exciting times for all the major players in the merger such as Johan Bruyneel and the Schleck brothers, many riders … Continue reading →

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Dan Martin – Is he the first Irish rider to….?

August 29, 2011

On the first day for two years that an Irish rider wins a stage of a Grand Tour…I decided to skip the cycling and go to the pub to watch the football. Murphy’s law! In fairness, there are worse games … Continue reading →

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If there’s a man who has a right to be tired…

August 24, 2011

Mark Cavendish had a chance to make a bit of history this week. There have only been three riders in the history of the sport who have won a stage in all three Grand Tours in the same year, Miguel … Continue reading →

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The Curse of the White Jersey

August 5, 2011

There has been much made of the supposed ‘Curse of the Rainbow Jersey’ over the years. The story goes that the rider who becomes World Champion often has a bit of a stinker throughout his year in the Rainbow Jersey. … Continue reading →

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Spaniards vs. Italians – Each in t’others race

May 13, 2011

The Tour de France is still waiting for a French winner. Since Bernard Hinault last delivered a home victory in 1985, the Tour has been a free for all.  It has been won by five Spaniards, two Amercians, an Italian, … Continue reading →

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