Monthly Archives: January 2010

Deignan aims for first Tour de France

January 28, 2010

Second up in the series of season preview posts is the Ulsterman Philip Deignan. He truly announced himself to the cycling world by winning Stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana last September. It was Ireland’s first Grand Tour stage … Continue reading →

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Nicolas Roche’s year to deliver

January 24, 2010

In the first of a series of season preview posts, today I’m taking a look at what 2010 may have in store for Nicolas Roche. Previously I suggested that 2010 is a very important year for Roche in terms of … Continue reading →

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Green and Rainbow? A classic combo

January 19, 2010

The season is under way and it’s the time of year when riders start revealing their goals for the season. Contador, Schleck and Armstrong will all want to take the yellow jersey at the Tour de France, Cancellara will want … Continue reading →

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Irish Peloton Predictions 2010

January 16, 2010

On the eve of the start of the Pro Tour, I think it’s time for me to make a few predictions on who will win what over the coming season. If for no other reason than to look back in … Continue reading →

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Off to a good start Down Under

January 14, 2010

The Tour Down Under is almost upon us and with it the beginning of the 2010 cycling calendar. Traditionally the curtain raiser for the year was always Het Volk (now Het Niewusblad). However in recent years the season has been … Continue reading →

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