Leonardo Bertagnolli pulled away in the final kilometer of today’s adjusted stage of Tirreno Adriatico. Originally, the stage was to finish at the mountaintop of San Giacomo instead the stage concluded with five hilly loops around Torricella Sicura. The Rabobank team controlled the stage with Flecha, Friere and Boogerd doing most of the pacing until… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Tirreno Adriatico
Cancellara Wins, Dekker Leads
Rabobank traded GC leaders today as Oscar Friere gave up the yellow and red jersey to the young all rounder Tomas Dekker. Cyclingnews has a bit of info on the young Dutchman. Trained by Luigi Cecchini and considered one of the biggest future stars in world cycling, Dekker the younger had improved his climbing considerably… Read more »
Spanish Flyers: Friere and Rodriguez
Oscar Friere came out of the woodwork today to tell the world that his butt sore did not totally derail his career. The Spanish rider who has dealt with the curse of the World Champion more than anyone else riding today claimed a win in the Italian race of the two seas just ahead of… Read more »
Everybody Hurts: Injuries Adding Up
(pic from Eurosport) The season is in full swing and that means lots of riders getting hurt. The grip of cold weather, large packs of riders and some giant potholes have spelled trouble for many riders lately. Today Bettini crashed out of the lead at Tirreno Adriatico (Cyclocosm might think this is a blessing in… Read more »
Competition is Quick Stepped On
Quick Step is totally dominating pro cycling at the moment. It is one of those rare time when a team is able to flex it’s muscle and get wins in two very important events in two countries at the same time. Not only that , but today’s vicotries by Bettini and Boonen are their second… Read more »
Bettini Takes Tivoli
Paolo Bettini won the first stage and the leader’s jersey in Tirreno Adriatico. The Quick Step Olympic Champion beat out Erik Zabel and Thor Hushovd. This is the seventh second place finish by Erik Zabel this year. http://www.gazzetta.it/Ciclismo/