As the World's leading road racing cyclists hone their fitness as a prelude to riding the Grand Tours during late Spring and Summer, two important stage races have finished in recent days and while it is still early days in the cycling calendar, the results have provided an indication of the current form of the main favourites for the Italian, French and Spanish three week tours

Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico races provide early clues to form ahead of Grand Tours

 March 18, 2015   John Welsh

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As the World’s leading road racing cyclists hone their fitness as a prelude to riding the Grand Tours during late Spring and Summer, two important stage races have finished in recent days and while it is still early days in the cycling calendar, the results have provided an indication of the current form of the […]

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Alberto Contador

Contador shows glimpses of his old climbing prowess in Tirreno Adriatico

 March 22, 2014   John Welsh

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aAs many athletes will testify, a successful spell of pre-season training often provides a useful background for serious competition in the ensuing months ahead. Various sporting disciplines share this concept and professional cycling is no exception with the outcome of the European spring road events usually offering a guide as to which riders are beginning […]

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