Tom Zirbel
Cyclingupdate.com, 13 Maart 2007
"Yada, yada, now I race for a living"
Tom Zirbel, a.k.a “Thor” burst onto the US pro cycling scene in 2006 for the fledgling Priority Health Cycling Team with a breakthrough 4th place time trial at Nationals and podiums at Valley of the Sun, Tour de Nez and the Cascade Classic.
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Victoria Pendleton
cyclingnews.com, 13 Maart 2007
The long road to Beijing
With one rainbow jersey in her wardrobe, 2005 World Sprint Champion Victoria Pendleton feels she is destined for more, and at her home World Cup event in Manchester last month, she emphatically won all the women's sprint events, breaking her own national and track records on the way.
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Fabian Cancellara
pezcyclingnews.com, 13 Maart 2007
"I want to win the TDF - who doesn’t?"
Upon finishing his first Time Trial of the year in Solvang, California, we caught up with Fabian Cancellara, the affable 2006 World Road TT Champion. After slipping out of his Spiderman-like World Champion white body suit, Fabian brought a huge smile and goatee stubble to the table; and in a great m
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Tom Boonen
velonews.com, 11 Maart 2007
"Once world champion, always world champion"
Tom Boonen starts Sunday's Paris-Nice as a man on a mission. The Belgian sprinter is building his form for his annual assault on the spring classics, where he has ruled with an iron fist the past two seasons.
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Cherie Pridham
Derby Evening Telegraph, 8 Maart 2007
"I know my days on the Tour de France have gone"
Vastly experienced professional road racer Cherie Pridham is relishing her new role as team director for the Derby-based Merlin Racing Team – but the eight-times women’s Tour de France rider also says she hasn’t given up racing yet.
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Liam Killeen
everydaycycling.com, 8 Maart 2007
Everyday Cyclist
The name Liam Killeen may not be on the lips of every sports fan as we approach Beijing in 2008, but this young man has done much to raise the profile of mountain biking in the UK in the last couple of years, due to his natural talent coupled with his dogged determination and a genuine love for cycl
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Christine Vardaros
cyclingfx.nl, 8 Maart 2007
"Peanut"
Veteran New Yorker Christine Vardaros has moved from Lotto-Belisol to Pruneaux D'Agen for her second season on the roads of Europe, hoping that it will help her fitness level for the next cyclocross season.
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Jai Crawford
cyclingnews.com, 7 Maart 2007
Taking the silk road to Europe
Jai Crawford is hoping to become an Australian pioneer by forging a new route in the path to cycling's elite level. The Tasmanian is aiming to reach the heights of cycling via the Asian scene, rather than the traditional European route.
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Ryder Hesjedal
pedalmag.com, 6 Maart 2007
"One year at a time"
Top Canadian roadie Ryder Hesjedal rounded out the final top ten GC standings at the recent Amgen Tour of California. At the end of the time trial in Solvang the 27 year old leader of the Health Net team spoke about the demise of Phonak and his plans for the future.
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Alberto Contador
velonews.com, 4 Maart 2007
"I feel like I am at home"
If Alejandro Valverde is the here-and-now in Spanish cycling, Alberto Contador is the big hope for the future. The 24-year-old has been nipping at the edge of major success the past few seasons and the Madrileño seems poised for a breakthrough season.
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Ivan Dominguez
procyclenews.com, 3 Maart 2007
"Things are different in Cuba"
In the final stage of the Amgen Tour of California Ivan Dominguez outpaced a powerful field that included many of the world's top sprinters. I had a chance to talk with this rising superstar a few weeks back and this is what he had to say!
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Yolandi du Toit
gsport.co.za, 1 Maart 2007
"Flat out in every race"
It’s been a challenging 12 months for Yolandi du Toit. The Konica-Minolta cyclist lost her mom during last year’s Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour and her family struggled to deal with her death. A year later, Yolandi has picked up the pieces and is stronger and more confident about her abilities as
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Anriette Schoeman
gsport.co.za, 1 Maart 2007
The Mark of a True Champ!
Anriette Schoeman can count her lucky stars that she is alive today. Two weeks ago, while preparing for the defence of her Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour title, the Proline cyclist was knocked down by a car and she broke her wrist. But that’s not going to stop the 29-year-old from racing and she i
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Michael Barry
cyclingpost.com, 1 Maart 2007
Patience and Persistence
The Canadian pro talks about the start of his season, his preparations for the first race, his experience of racing the Tour of California with his new team and his evaluation of this season debut.
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Roman Kilun
The Yellow Bug Times, 28 Februari 2007
The Cow Palace
Roman is off at the Cow Palace taking the Cali bar exam. Its a three day 8-5 test. He has been reporting to the The Yellow Bug Times via phone during his lunch break so that we can all stay up-to-date with the excitement of this event.
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Jutin England
dailypeloton.com, 28 Februari 2007
"It keeps me motivated"
Justin England took up cycling in 2002 after a collegiate distance running career at East Carolina University. In 2004, he joined Webcor Builders, his first pro team, and worked for Chris Horner as he dominated the domestic cycling scene.
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