Analysis: The Art of the Sprint Train

By David Hunter Cycling is currently cool. Each race and stage enjoys a lot of media coverage, with the focus on the riders standing on the podium. That means sprinters get a large share of the stardom. Most fans will easily identify Cavendish, Greipel, Kittel, Sagan and Kristoff, regulars to the top step of the podium….

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Analysis: MTN Qhubeka – To Infinity and Beyond

By David Hunter Having no opinion is not something I get accused of! I hate bland cycling articles that only seek to talk-up a brand or team. I like to think that I speak honestly, something that can get me into trouble. At the end of 2014 I wrote an article about MTN-Qhubeka and their signing policy….

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Paris – Bourges 2015 Preview

By David Hunter The peloton continues in France, for the last races in the European calendar. This time, it’s the 65th edition of Paris-Bourges, with a lot of riders having one eye on Sunday and Paris-Tours. This is an excellent preparation race.

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Abu Dhabi Tour 2015 Overall Preview

By David Hunter The first ever Abu Dhabi Tour arrives, thanks to the good people at Velon. To attract such big names, at this time of the year, means that big money has been spent. I’m not a huge fan of cycling in this area, due to the lack of cycling fans. Riding in the desert…

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Il Lombardia 2015 – Preview

By David Hunter Bergamo – Como 245 km The last of the classics is here, as the peloton heads towards the end of the season. It’s been 5 years since the race finished in Como, when Philippe Gilbert completed his Lombardia double. The race also sees the return of Muro di Sormano.

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Giro del Piemonte – Preview

By David Hunter San Francesco Al Campo – Cirie 185km After an absence of 2 years, Italian racing has one of it’s biggest races back. In many ways, this is a classic Italian race. It’s hard enough to encourage the climbers, but easy enough to attract the sprinters. Like so many Italian races, a sprinter and…

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