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Cervelo team signs two stagiaires
from Cyclingnews News Headlines
(2010/7/30 1:38)
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Alexander Wetterhall and Daniel Teklehaymanot have signed with Cervelo TestTeam as stagiaires for the remainder of the season. Wetterhall, 24, and from Sweden, started his career as a mountain biker before moving to the road in 2008. During his first full season on tarmac, he became the national champion in the individual time trial. This year, he has already taken the overall in the Irish tour FDB Insurance Rás and a stage victory in the Ringerike Grand Prix. His first race in Cervelo colours ...
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Mental visualisation boosts F?drigo?s potential
from Cyclingnews News Headlines
(2010/7/30 1:11)
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While his Bbox Bouygues Telecom team-mates celebrated Thomas Voeckler’s stage victory at Bagnères-de-Luchon, Pierrick Fédrigo was, he later admitted, on the verge of breakdown. The Bbox puncheur felt his chance of adding to his two previous Tour stage wins had gone. The following day’s stage to Pau offered him one final chance for victory, and the prospect of failing to take advantage of that last opportunity was shredding his nerves. This is where former football coach ...
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NUE Series leaders Schalk, Sornson among favorites for Wilderness 101
from Cyclingnews News Headlines
(2010/7/30 1:05)
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Endurance racers, hang on tight and prepare for the oldest, 100-miler in the Kenda National Ultra Endurance (NUE) Mountain Bike Series, The Wilderness 101, in Coburn, Pennsylvania, not far from the town of State College. Stop number five on this year's NUE circuit has roots dating back to the early 90s."The 101", as named by many, had an initial short run of just three years, suffering an early death, before being resurrected in 2001 by promoter Chris Scott of Shenandoah Mountain Touring. ...
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Chicchi signs with Quick Step
from Cyclingnews News Headlines
(2010/7/29 23:19)
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Francesco Chicchi is reported to have signed a deal with Quick Step. According to Sportwereld , the Liquigas sprinter is set to leave the Italian squad and return to Patrick Lefevere's outfit, for which he rode for in 2006. Chicchi has seven victories to his name this season, including stage wins in the Tours of Qatar and California. The 2002 U23 world champion has accounted for many victories in week-long stage races throughout his career and could also be used as a lead-out man for Tom Boonen. ...
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Rodr?guez targeting San Sebasti?n and Vuelta
from Cyclingnews News Headlines
(2010/7/29 23:04)
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Having proved himself one of the best climbers in the sport by finishing eighth at the Tour de France and taking a stage win in Mende, Joaquim Rodríguez is turning his attention to this weekend's San Sebastián Classic and the Vuelta a España, which starts in late August. He also has an eye on the Worlds, having heard from riders who know the course that it's not a dead cert for a bunch sprint as has been widely suggested. First up is San Sebastián, which takes place on ...
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Veikkanen to Lotto
from Cyclingnews News Headlines
(2010/7/29 22:23)
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According to several French news outlets, Jussi Veikkanen is reported to have signed with Belgian team Omega Pharma-Lotto for next year, with another season as an option after completing 2011. The Finnish Française des Jeux rider will move to Belgium, re-joining his former team-mate Philippe Gilbert. A pro rider since 2005, the Finnish champion won a stage in the Tour Mediterranéen this year, after finishing second in the event last season. He also placed third in the Tour du Haut-Var ...
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British cyclist Dan Staite suspended for two years
from Cyclingnews News Headlines
(2010/7/29 21:03)
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Dan Staite, a British cyclist, formerly of the Cycles Dauphin Racing Team, has been banned for two years after testing positive for erythropoietin (EPO) and an aromatase inhibitor, both of which are illegal under World Anti-Doping Agency rules. Staite's positive came about after he was tested at the Roy Thame Cup on 13 March, 2010. Rumours of his positive test started circulating months ago. But unlike many national federations, British Cycling and UK Anti-Doping don't announce positives until the ...
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Three stagiaires for RadioShack
from Cyclingnews News Headlines
(2010/7/29 19:10)
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Team RadioShack has announced that three stagiaires will join the squad next week as part of a replacement program for the Vuelta a España. Two riders from Trek-Livestrong, Taylor Phinney (USA) and Jesse Sergent (New Zealand) and one rider from the PWS Eijssen Team, Clinton Avery (New Zealand), are set to ride for the team directed by Johan Bruyneel for the rest of the season. The Tour of Denmark form August 4-8 will be their first race. Taylor Phinney, track world champion and two-time winner ...
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Docker amongst contract renewals at Skil-Shimano
from Cyclingnews News Headlines
(2010/7/29 15:36)
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Australia’s Mitchell Docker is amongst three riders to have extended their contracts with Professional Continental team Skil-Shimano, according to the outfit. Docker is currently in his second season with Skil, having joined the team from Australian Continental squad Drapac-Porsche. Docker has enjoyed a successful season in 2010, having won stages at both the Delta Tour and Route du Sud. The 23-year-old’s contract has been extended by 12 months, through to the end of 2011. Koen de Kort ...
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Bruyneel apologises for unprofessional Tweet
from Cyclingnews News Headlines
(2010/7/29 13:09)
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Radioshack team director Johan Bruyneel has issued a public apology for unprofessional comments about race commissaires that has seen both team and director become the subject of UCI disciplinary proceedings. Bruyneel lashed out via Twitter after his squad was prevented from wearing an unauthorised jersey during the Tour de France’s final stage. During the final stage Bruyneel vented his frustration via Twitter, saying:“Ok people! Now it’s official! To be a race commissar you ...
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