Tom Danielson
thepaceline.com, 24 Août 2006
"I'm a bit more savvy"
Yesterday afternoon Discovery Channel Sports Manager Johan Bruyneel and designated team leader Tom Danielson held a press conference as the team readies itself for the Tour of Spain beginning this Saturday. The entire transcript is here for you to check out!
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Graeme Brown
pezcyclingnews.com, 24 Août 2006
What a way to end the drought!
Graeme has eight Tour de Langkawi stage wins to his credit (a record for the race), has worn the sprinters jersey in the Giro d’Italia and a stage win in the Tour Down Under in his palmares amongst many other highlights, but until his recent victory in the ProTour, Tour of Germany Graeme was yet to
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Matthias Russ
cyclingnews.com, 24 Août 2006
The thrill of victory
Matthias Russ is in his second year with the pro peloton, having signed with Gerolsteiner as a neo-pro for the 2005 season. His first season was notably short on results but the second stage of the Rothaus Regio-Tour this month brought the long-awaited and long-hoped-for first victory.
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Nicole Cooke
Cyclingnews.com, 22 Août 2006
A prolific season
After a couple of seasons marred by injuries, Nicole Cooke has been almost unbeatable in 2006. She's also one of the most vehemently anti-doping riders, refusing to inject anything into her body - even vitamins and sugars - and refusing to room with anyone else who does.
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Chechu Rubiera
chechurubiera.info, 21 Août 2006
Hard work, sacrifice and a clean sport
Last time we heard about Chechu, just after the Tour de France, he was tired and demoralised. Well, he's back and best of all, he has recovered physically and mentally after a difficult Tour.
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Bernhard Kohl
cyclingnews.com, 20 Août 2006
To thine own self be true
Shakespeare's cautionary words in Hamlet have been heeded by Bernhard Kohl. Rather than staying at T-Mobile for another season, he is following his instincts and heading to German rival team Gerolsteiner.
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Herman Fouche
konicaminolta.com, 17 Août 2006
"once you get used to it it’s not too bad"
Last year Herman Fouche shocked the South African cycling scene by winning the prestigious 106 kilometer Pick ‘n Pay Amashovashova National Classic. This year he is riding his first full season in Europe for the Konika Minolta cycling team. The 19 year-old sprinter is finding life in Belgium a lot d
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Chris Wherry
toyota-united.com, 16 Août 2006
"It was a rough early season"
The USPRO Champion has revealed some incredible form going into the late summer racing season. As luck would have it, his early season health woes may play into his hand as he looks ahead to defending his jersey at the National Championships.
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James McCallum
veloresults.co.uk, 14 Août 2006
James McCallum - Commonwealth Games Medallist
Scotland’s great performances at the Commonwealth Games Velodrome didn’t get the attention they merited. James McCallum came back with a bronze medal from the 20 Kilometer Scratch, making a mockery of those who felt he wasn’t worthy of selection.
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Serguei Honchar
cyclingnews.com, 14 Août 2006
A late bloomer
Serguei Honchar is one of the strongest time triallists in the pro peloton and 2006 has been a banner year for the rider from Grovno, who resides in Molvena, Italy.
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Graeme Obree
The Independent, 13 Août 2006
'I was driven by fear'
Graeme Obree is a cycling hero - a world record breaker whose story has now been turned into a movie. He also suffers from alcoholism and depression.
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Nicole Cooke
guardian.co.uk, 12 Août 2006
Britain's real sports personality
The first time Nicole Cooke glimpsed the summit of Mont Ventoux, a legendary moonscape shimmering with menace 7,000ft above the plains of the Lubéron, she was more than two minutes ahead of the field and trying hard to keep her rhythm after an hour of climbing in 40 degrees of heat.
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George Hincapie
competitor.com, 6 Août 2006
Out of Lance's Shadow
Hincapie is a four-time US Olympian, past USPRO National Champion, two-time podium finisher at Paris-Roubaix, Tour de France stage winner and yellow jersey wearer, and the only support rider present on all seven of Lance Armstrong’s Tour de France victories. He has finished every Tour de France sinc
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Juan José Haedo
The Weekly Rap, 4 Août 2006
A Spin with Juan Jose Haedo
Not only did the Amgen Tour of California make its debut last February, but so did a new professional cycling team: Toyota-United. Racing in red, white and blue stars & stripes kits, the rocket's red glare was provided by a 25-year-old sprinter from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Sarah Hammer
fixedgearfever.com, 2 Août 2006
"Refine, refine, refine!"
We are well past the World Championships, we have moved into the summer. Racing is going on all over the country, but where is the current Women's World Pursuit Champion? We finally cornered her and got in a few questions!
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Levi Leipheimer
cyclingnews.com, 2 Août 2006
part 2 - Fighting to the end
Levi Leipheimer found himself out of contention after the first long time trial of the Tour. However, he fought hard to the end for a stage win and to regain time on the leaders.
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