Quick Step played their cards perfectly in an exciting finish to Milano San Remo. I wanted to actually see the finish before commenting on it. So far, I have watched the OLN coverage which was not bad. Next I will be watching taped coverage of the from RAI Sport. The finish was as described in… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Tom Boonen
San Remo Fever
The feast of San Giuseppe is traditional day that San Remo used to be raced on. That day to Americans is known as the day after St. Patrick’s Day. Usually San Remo was raced on the Saturday around St. Giuseppe. This year, San Remo is raced on that day, which would probably mean an Italian… 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 »
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 »
Landis Leads Paris Nice
Floyd Landis is on great form at the moment and it shows with a win in the Tour of california and now the lead in Paris Nice. Landis took the lead today after a decisive break with Lampre’s Spanish rider Patxi Vila. The pair took off on the Col de la Croix de Chaubouret just… Read more »
Boonen Back to Back
The hills started today in Paris Nice, but with bad weather the pack was content to stay warm together and let a break away work hard at the front for show. In the end, the bunch was back together and Tom Boonen sprinted to another victory in the cold of Paris-Nice. The Quick Step treno… Read more »
Boonen Snags Yellow
Tom Boonen took the stage win in the Stage 1 of Paris Nice as predicted. The stage was run under rain and very difficult weather conditions. David Zabriske had a small breakaway that got significant time at one point. But the TT expert abandoned the effort after Qucik Step setup a chase. Two french riders… Read more »
Boonen Takes One Back
Tom Boonen got on the board in the Petacchi V Boonen supersprinters duel. The fifth and final stage of the Ruta Del Sol showed that Boonen took the win ahead of Petacchi. No foto finish was necessary as the win was taken by 1/2 wheel. Final vicotry went to Spaniard Carlos Garcia Quesada (Unibet.com). The… Read more »
Petacchi V Boonen Round 2
The Ruta Del Sol is giving Petacchi and Boonen a few chances to duke out the sprints after a few days of successful breakaways. Alessandro Petacchi is taking a two win lead in the battle of the sprinters. Petacchi won a second sprint victory finishing ahead of the gold and diamond wearing world champion Boonen…. Read more »
Petacchi V Boonen Round 1
The Petacchi Vs Boonen battle could be one to watch this season. Cycling enthusiast have been looking at the Vuelta Andalucia “Ruta Del Sol” as a showdown between the two powerful sprinters. Since Boonen won the world title in Madrid-a race that Petacchi was heavily favored to win- there has been anticipation for the 2006… Read more »