Denis Menchov
as.com, 8 December 2005
"En el caso Heras todo resulta muy extraño"
El positivo de Roberto Heras sitúa a Denis Menchov como ganador de la última Vuelta a España. Sin embargo, el ruso, prefiere ser prudente y esperar. Por respeto al bejarano, prefirió no posar con el maillot de líder.
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Mark McCormack
pezcyclingnews, 7 December 2005
being a bike racer involves RACING.
Lest we forget, McCormack recently finished yet another superb road season, the man just can't get enough
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Rik Verbrugghe
Velo101.com, 7 December 2005
"qui s'entraîne dur et sérieusement peut gagner de belles courses !"
Après neuf saisons passées chez Lotto, le Wallon Rik Verbrugghe a relancé sa carrière dans l’équipe adverse, la Quick Step. Vainqueur en 2005 du Grand Prix de Lugano, 6ème de l’Eneco Tour après sa victoire dans le prologue et 2ème de la première étape de la Vuelta, il a décidé d’endosser de nouvelle
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Dario Cioni
Cyclingnews.com, 5 December 2005
Student of the sport
Pro mountain biker, student, pro road racer, scholar - at one time or another, Dario Cioni has been all these things. However, in 2006, all he wants is to graduate to the podium at the Giro d'Italia. Story by Anthony Tan.
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Tyler Farrar
Velo101.com, 5 December 2005
"j'ai choisi uné équipe française car la France me paraît avoir une excellente culture du vélo."
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Damiano Cunego
L'Arena, 4 December 2005
"Als alleiniger Kapitän habe ich mehr Ruhe"
"Ich versuche tatsächlich, dass es ein ruhiger Winter wird in dem ich mich total auf die Vorbereitung konzentrieren werde, nicht so wie der im letzten Jahr."
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Aaron Olson
Daily Peloton, 4 December 2005
Aaron Olson Takes on Europe
It's not every day that a professional cyclist gets signed with a Pro Tour team, and the frequency goes down even more if you happen to be looking for an American rider in the European peloton. Saunier Duval-Prodir had good success with Chris Horner in 2005, and when he moved over to Davitamon-Lotto
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Frank Schleck
Cyclingnews.com, 1 December 2005
Flying high close to home
CSC rider Fränk Schleck has enjoyed an impressive 2005, taking strong results in the last few races of the season, where only the likes of Paolo Bettini and Gilberto Simoni could stop him from finishing first. The 25-year-old Luxemburger took the national jersey from teammate Kim Kirchen this year a
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Eric Leblacher
Velo101.com, 1 December 2005
j'ai un petit esprit de revanche et d'amertume suite à mes deux clavicules fracturées
Après quatre premières saisons pros au Crédit Agricole, le Seine-et-Marnais Eric Leblacher a quitté Roger Legeay pour poursuivre sa carrière à la Française des Jeux de Marc Madiot. Malheureux en 2005 avec une fracture de la clavicule gauche sur les routes de Paris-Camembert puis une fracture de la c
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David Moncoutié
Velo-Club.net, 30 November 2005
"Le Tour de France reste la course la plus importante de la saison"
David Moncoutié a été sans aucun doute le meilleur coureur Français sur le Pro Tour. Il s’est illustré sur le Tour du Pays-Basque, le Dauphiné Libéré et le Tour de Catalogne. A San Sebastian, il a terminé à la sixième place et il a surtout remporté une victoire d’étape sur le Tour de France.
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David Zabriskie
Pezcyclingnews.com, 30 November 2005
From A Different Angle
Let's say you're Dave Zabriskie. You've worn the yellow jersey, you've cut your hand wide open, and your 2005 season is at an end. What are you doing to prep for 2006?
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Julian Dean
Cyclingnews.com, 30 November 2005
The kiwi journeyman
The last time Cyclingnews spoke with Julian Dean, he was hoping for a Tour de France stage or major classic win. While this has proven elusive thus far, New Zealand's top road cyclist has confirmed his reputation as one of the most reliable and talented sprint lead-out men around. From humble beginn
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Fabien Sanchez
Velo101.com, 30 November 2005
Interview de Fabien Sanchez : "je me suis intéressé à Cofidis parce qu'elle correspond à mes envies et mes qualités.
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Oscar Pereiro
Cyclingnews.com, 28 November 2005
A brilliant year
After four successful years at Phonak, Oscar Pereiro has decided to move to an outfit from his own country: Illes Balears. With Francisco Mancebo leaving for Ag2R and just one other leader in Alejandro Valverde, the 28 year-old has the opportunity to be one of the stars.
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Graeme Brown
Cyclingnews.com, 28 November 2005
2006: A year of reckoning
After a promising first year as a neo-pro that saw him contest Grand Tour stage victories with Mario Cipollini and Robbie McEwen, Graeme Brown's career on the road has fallen off the pace. An obstinate Achilles, internal rivalry within his trade team and a poorly planned race schedule all contribute
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Robbie McEwen
cyclingnews.com, 27 November 2005
"The goal is to stay there"
Surprised maybe, but when one takes a good look at Robbie McEwen's 2005 season, the 33 year-old was a deserving winner of the Sir Hubert Opperman medal as 2005 Australian Cyclist of the Year
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