Levi Leipheimer
velonews.com, 13 Septiembre 2008
The good lieutenant
Levi Leipheimer enters Saturday’s showdown in the Angliru in perfect position. Back to the Vuelta for just the second time since his breakthrough third place in 2001, Leipheimer is in prime position to make a run for his third career grand tour podium and perhaps even more.
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Svein Tuft
podiuminsight.com, 12 Septiembre 2008
"Beijing gave me a lot of confidence"
What a year for Svein Tuft. He won the Tour de Beauce, the Canadian TT championship and finished seventh in the TT at the Beijing Olympics. Tuft finished third in the tough Tour of Missouri ITT and shared his thoughts with the press following the stage.
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Luis Pasamontes
roadcycling.com, 11 Septiembre 2008
"The Angliru climb is mythical"
An interview with Caisse d'Epargne rider Luis Pasamontes on the day before the second rest day of the 2008 La Vuelta a Espana.
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Svein Tuft
canadiancyclist.com, 11 Septiembre 2008
"there's no real tactic other than just going as hard as you can"
After Svein Tuft's incredible 7th place in last month's Olympic Time Trial, the Canadian was considered one of the favourites for Stage 3 of the Tour of Missouri, the 29 kilometre Branson Time Trial. Tuft didn't disappoint, finishing in third place on the stage and moving into third on GC.
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Tyler Hamilton
roadcycling.com, 10 Septiembre 2008
Part 2: I never gave up
Tyler Hamilton of Team Rock Racing talks about his difficult years of suspension, his year with Team Tinkoff, the move to Rock Racing, the current state of US cycling – and he tells us about the qualities of a new bike brand he fancies.
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Marco Pinotti
pezcyclingnews.com, 10 Septiembre 2008
"this time it was perfect!"
He won the Italian time trial championship, he won the final stage of the Giro and with a brilliant last stage attack in the Tour of Ireland, he wrested the yellow jersey from leader, Russell Downing (Pinarello) to take the overall win.
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Lance Armstrong
Vanity Fair, 10 Septiembre 2008
Armstrong Rides Again
Lance Armstrong opens up about doping, dating, politics (including a possible run for the Texas statehouse), George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, the French, the next phase in his war on a global epidemic, and why he’s decided to try for an eighth Tour title—at age 37.
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Mark Cavendish
podiuminsight.com, 10 Septiembre 2008
"just a case of kicking past him and crossing the line"
Mark Cavendish took his tally of wins for the season to 15 after taking the opening stage of the Tour of Missouri. The rider from the Isle of Man was the fastest in a chaotic bunch sprint ahead of Garmin fast man Tyler Farrar.
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Tyler Farrar
podiuminsight.com, 10 Septiembre 2008
"That's bike racing"
The first stage in the second edition of the Tour de Missouri was won by the fastest man on the planet Mark Cavendish (Team Columbia). The rider from the Isle of Man was the fastest in a chaotic bunch sprint ahead of Garmin fast man Tyler Farrar.
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Ben Swift
pezcyclingnews.com, 10 Septiembre 2008
Rider With A Future
How do you become a pro? If you’re lucky enough to have some talent and you’re born in England, then you might just end up taking the same road as 20 year-old Ben Swift; he’s won three U23 ‘biggies’ in Italy this season, so we thought we better have a word.
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Greg Van Avermaet
cyclingnews.com, 9 Septiembre 2008
Hitting the big time
Greg Van Avermaet is only 23 years of age, but has now already scored a stage win in a Grand Tour, thanks to his speed in the final metres. With Robbie McEwen's departure, Silence Lotto will be happy to have a good replacement.
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Kristin Armstrong
triplecrankset.com, 8 Septiembre 2008
Part II: Lessons Learned
In Part II of my interview with Kristin Armstrong, we discuss the state of Women’s Cycling and the differences of cycling in Europe, and we even tackle the frequently asked Armstrong question.
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Alberto Contador
astana-cyclingteam.com, 8 Septiembre 2008
Rest day at the Vuelta
Five leaders in six days show that the 2008 Vuelta route chosen for the first week was diverse enough to give something to everyone. Alberto Contador looks back at the first week and ahead to the coming mountain stages.
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Levi Leipheimer
cyclingnews.com, 8 Septiembre 2008
GC favorite or right hand man?
Levi Leipheimer is once again leading the Vuelta a España, returning to the maillot oro after two days in the high mountains. However the Astana rider is on the same team as Tour de France and Giro d'Italia winner Alberto Contador, a Spaniard is considered the number one rider on the squad.
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Kristin Armstrong
triplecrankset.com, 7 Septiembre 2008
Part I: National Treasure
She is one of our country’s most decorated cyclists, yet name association has greatly overshadowed her accomplishments. Then again, Kristin Armstrong may just prefer it that way.
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Geraint Thomas
teambarloworld.com, 7 Septiembre 2008
"I have had a great season"
After winning a gold medal at the Beijing Olympics' track event, Geraint Thomas is back on the road and focused on the rest of the season. He loves the track but feels confident he can also become a good rider in the Belgian classic races.
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