Colby Pearce
fixedgearfever.com, 15 Otsaila 2006
I don't consider myself "retired" from racing
A few short months ago, Colby Pearce was winning a silver medal at the Moscow World Cup. He was riding for TIAA-CREF as a professional bicycle racer on the road.
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Levi Leipheimer
VeloNews, 15 Otsaila 2006
Fitter than ever
At 32, the American looks set for his best year yet, especially as he has never gone into a season as fit as he is now.
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Floyd Landis
VeloNews, 14 Otsaila 2006
Landis the leader
Floyd Landis begins his season at the Tour of California, not knowing what to expect of his form. What he does know is that the race will be the first building block of what he hopes will be a big year for him, culminating at the Tour de France.
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Andreas Klöden
T-Mobile, 10 Otsaila 2006
"It's getting better day by day"
Since early January, T-Mobile pro Andreas Klöden, together with his team mates Jan Ullrich, Matthias Kessler and the Italian Giuseppe Guerini, has been preparing in South Africa for the 2006 season.
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Simon Gerrans
cyclingfx, 9 Otsaila 2006
Ready for Melbourne
Following his victory in the Jacob's Creek Tour Down Under, a crash in the GP la Marseillaise caused a brief interruption to the season for Simon but he should be ready to return in time for the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, a city where he used to live.
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Erik Zabel
Gazet van Antwerpen, 9 Otsaila 2006
"I do more than just ride my bike at Milram."
Milram invested a lot of money in cycling, solely because Erik Zabel (35) dedicated himself to the project. Which means that Ete feels that it's his personal responsibility to bridge the culture gap between the German and Italian half of the team.
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David Millar
Pezcyclingnews.com, 8 Otsaila 2006
The Comeback - David Millar gets PEZ’d!
Despite the fact that he is still banned from competition until just before the start of the Tour de France, Britain’s David Millar is still very much a professional cyclist.
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Alejandro Valverde
bicirace.com, 8 Otsaila 2006
Building for 2006 with Expert Advice
One of the biggest stories of 2005 was the rise of Alejandro Valverde. Last year the
25 year-old finally crossed the Spanish border to win on the international scene,
releasing the fire-power that many knew he had in his arsenal.
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Chris Wherry
nyvelocity.com, 8 Otsaila 2006
"Why go over there when we have the best racing in the world right here"
Chris Wherry, reigning USPRO champ at the launch of the new Toyota-United Pro Cycling Team.
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Rachel Heal
britishcycling.org.uk, 7 Otsaila 2006
New Goals at Games
To compete at the very top, winning medals at events as prestigious as the Commonwealth Games, takes a very dedicated and talented athlete and on Valentines Day, February 14, one such person will be on the plane to Australia -- Rachel Heal.
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Chechu Rubiera
dailypeloton.com, 6 Otsaila 2006
"I am thinking about the end of my career. I have this year and maybe one more"
After having chatted with Chechu a few times in the parking lot at Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team training camp in January, I was getting anxious to have a little one-on-one time to talk with Chechu before he headed back to Europe
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Michael Rogers
cyclingnews.com, 6 Otsaila 2006
New beginning for Rogers
The last few months have been a time of considerable change for Australian Michael Rogers. He got married to his fiancée Alessia, took an unusually long break from cycling, and changed teams from QuickStep to T-Mobile. Now, batteries fully recharged, he is looking forward to the new season.
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Olivia Gollan
Cylingnews.com, 6 Otsaila 2006
The times, they are a changin
Last year was tough for Olivia Gollan. After a move to Europe's biggest women's team things started to unravel when the big results didn't eventuate, her form dropped and she just didn't feel like riding. Then losing her good friend Amy Gillett sparked the need for a change. Gollan speaks to Cycling
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Mark McCormack
cyclingnews.com, 5 Otsaila 2006
Uncorking another season
After 14 years as a pro, Mark McCormack has established himself as one of America's most exerienced racers still on the circuit today. Another season at Colavita-Sutter Home promises a host of opportunities, including a shot at the national criterium championship plus a run in the all-American USPRO
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Michael Barry
Daily Peloton, 4 Otsaila 2006
Definitely a little different without Lance
Michael is coming into 2006 after a great 2005 season, and with a team that is ready to show that even without Armstrong at the helm they are stacked with talent.
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Gene Bates
cyclingnews.com, 4 Otsaila 2006
Preparing for San Remo - Gene's still a keen bean
Bates puts Comm Games behind him; now it's time to think about La Primavera
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