Unsung Heroes of the Peloton – Eugenio Alafaci

By David Hunter He’s Italian, 25 years old and a bit of a character! Eugenio Alafaci, is a rider well known to those at Trek. He first joined the team in 2012, riding for Leopard – Trek Continental Team. He continued there in 2013, before making the move to Trek Factory Racing in 2014. Two years…

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Unsung Heroes of the Peloton (II): Albert Timmer

By David Hunter At 30 years of age, Albert Timmer, is an experienced member of the bunch. He’s been at Giant since 2007, riding for Skil Shimano, Argos-Shimano, Team Argos-Shimano, Team Giant-Shimano and Team Giant-Alpecin. A permanent fixture in the squad, he brings bags of experience and a wise head.

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The Classics – Unclassicsfied

By David Hunter Before I start, I need to keep all you geeks right. For the purpose of this article, I have decided what makes a classic! I will try to break each race down, with some expert help from my friends. I’m stopping at Flanders, with the possibility of doing more, at a later date.

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Unsung Heroes of the Peloton (I): Stig Broeckx

By David Hunter I decided it was time we started to focus on the real heroes of cycling. These riders are often called domestiques, which can almost seem like an insult. They are amongst the most talented sportsmen in the world, capable of incredible feats of stamina and power. No, they don’t often win stages, but…

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