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Lotto Soudal – In Search of Points/The Changing of the Guard

By David Hunter 2015 is a big year in the life of Lotto. They have ended their long running sponsorship with Belisol and have joined up with Soudal, a Belgian producer of silicon. Almost immediately there were changes: Greipel will not ride the Tour Down Under(one of his favourite races with 16 stage wins) and…

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U23 and Junior report: Erlend Blikra (interview)

By Jakob Lloreda Ciclismo-Internacional opened a new section (U23 and junior report) in which the aim is to shed light on the evolution of some of the world’s most talented up-and-coming youngsters. We will try to in light our readers about the future stars of the sport, where their come from, their dreams, strengths or…

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IAM Cycling – Time to Join the Big Boys

By David Hunter Thursday 4th December and the word starts to spread, IAM Cycling will join the World Tour. It has been a swift rise to the top as the team only started competing in 2013. They set out their ambitions and have achieved them, in quick time. Joining the World Tour means they no…

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Get to know… Erik Baska

By Jakob Lloreda 20-year-old sprinter Erik Baska hails from the small village Dohňany located in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia. In 2015, the talented fast-man will join experienced director sportive, and former professional cyclists René Andrle and his AWT Green-Way troops (formerly known as Etixx), owned by Czechoslovakian entrepreneur and billionaire Zdenek Bakala. Baska…

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U23 and Junior Report: Jack Haig (interview)

By @pmpalermo Ciclismo-Internacional has recently tried to throw light on the highly successful Australian cycling factory, which over the years have produced stunning competitors such as Cadel Evans and Simon Gerrans who both have served as excellent ambassadors for years. Now a new generation of talent is knocking on the door, led by guys like…

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U23 and Junior Report: Adrien Costa (interview)

By Jakob Lloreda Ciclismo-Internacional opened a new section (U23 and junior report) in which the aim is to shed light on the evolution of some of the world’s most talented up-and-coming youngsters. We will try to in light our readers about the future stars of the sport, where their come from, their dreams, strengths or…

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Analysis: MTN Qhubeka – Chasing the Dream

By David Hunter There isn’t a single person in cycling that doesn’t respect what the South African team have done. The first professional African team and founded by a charitable organisation. There aim is to provide as many bikes as possible, to the needy in South Africa. In this country, 8 million children walk all…

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Interview-Michael Matthews: “My main objectives are the spring classics, TDF and Worlds”

Por @pmpalermo One of those brilliant athletes who came calling from the track is Michael Matthews. He’s already stopped being a promising rider and become a reality, with performances like those delivered in 2014 Giro and Vuelta. Not only did he win stages but he also wore the pink and red jerseys. Nevertheless, next season, the Aussie will not…

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Riders to Watch in 2015 – Luca Wackermann (interview)

By David Hunter Luca Wackermann is destined for greatness. He won the Junior European Road Championship in 2009, aged 17. That day Barry Markus was second and Arnaud Demare rounded out the podium. Lampre closely monitored his progress and gave him a pro contract in 2012, aged just 20. Signing pro at such a young…

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U23 and Junior Report: Kevin Ledanois (interview)

By Jakob Lloreda Ciclismo-Internacional opened a new section (U23 and junior report) in which the aim is to shed light on the evolution of some of the world’s most talented up-and-coming youngsters. We will try to in light our readers about the future stars of the sport, where their come from, their dreams, strengths or…

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Riders to Watch in 2015 – Mauro Finetto (interview)

By David Hunter Let me make it very clear at the start of this article, I love Mauro Finetto! I interviewed him for the first time around 1 year ago. Since then, he has allowed me plenty of access and I have slowly built up a picture of him as a rider and a person….

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Riders to Watch in 2015 – Sam Bennett (interview)

By David Hunter It was a massive year for Sam Bennett. He took a step up from An Post – Chainreaction to Team NetApp – Endura. Instead of lining up in races like An Post Ras he was fighting with the big boys of the cycling world. He started off the season well but a…

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Riders to Watch in 2015 – Valerio Conti (interview)

By David Hunter It’s one day until the Vuelta and you get the call. “Horner is out you’re in!” How would you feel? “I was not nervous I was calm.” These are the words of Valerio Conti, Lampre-Merida’s 21 year old star. Racing with number 1 on his back, he started with a bang, when…

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U23 and Junior report: Javier Montoya (interview)

By Jakob Lloreda Yesterday Ciclismo-Internacional opened a new section (U23 and junior report) in which the aim is to shed light on the evolution of some of the world’s most talented up-and-coming youngsters. We will try to in light our readers about the future stars of the sport, where their come from, their dreams, strengths…

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Riders to Watch in 2015 – Sacha Modolo (interview)

By David Hunter 2014 was a very promising year for Sacha Modolo. Having made the switch from Bardiani to Lampre-Merida, a lot was expected of the fast man. He delivered some excellent results, but bad luck and ill health stopped him from achieving more. His season started with a bang! He took a stage win…

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U23 and Junior report: Germán Chavez

By Jakob Lloreda At the tender age of just 19, German Enrique Chavez, a young up and coming prospect, has been making stir on the Colombian national circuit with a string of impressive performances!Chavez, who took up cycling at age 14, first broke into the spotlight at last years’ Vuelta al Porvenir in November, where…

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Riders to Watch in 2015 – Dylan Teuns interview

By David Hunter He’s 22 years old, Belgian and loves the Ardennes. No wonder the press have labelled him, “The Next Gilbert.” Dylan Teuns has always been a star in the making. BMC have carefully managed his progress and he was promoted to the full squad, in August of this year. This promotion went better…

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