Races

Jens Voigt Solidifies Deutschland Lead

Date: August 14th, 2007 |

After expending a tremendous amount of energy setting tempo at the front of the Pelaton yesterday, CSC’s Jens Voigt almost won today’s stage five at the top of the highest mountain climb in this year’s Pro Tour.
A group of about 15 riders hit the toes of today’s HC climb up the 2,671m Rettenbachferner [read more]

It’s Official: Discovery Will Disband

Date: August 10th, 2007 |

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What a sad day for U.S. cycling. I suppose we should not be surprised. Other than those of us who love the sport and go to the trouble to find the information necessary to follow it, all the news here in the US has been bad. Cycling gets very little coverage here, [read more]

The Deutschland Announces Preliminary Start List

Date: August 7th, 2007 |

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It was not posted the last time I checked but it is now. Some of the biggest names include Milram’s Eric Zabel, Gerolsteiner’s Robert Forster, Liquigas’ Magnus Backstedt and CSC’s Jens Voigt. In light of this year’s youth tsunami I think my early pick for the GC will have to be Andy [read more]

The Chicken Finally Clucks

Date: July 30th, 2007 |

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Michael Rasmussen, who was booted from le Tour de France while wearing the Yellow Jersey one day after having probably secured his eventual winning of the race, recently gave an extensive interview on the past week’s events to Denmark’s TV2. It has been reported on The Cycling News and the entire report can [read more]

It’s Official: Cycling News Mimics Cycling Logue

Date: July 29th, 2007 |

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Yes, it is true. The Cycling Logue was the first official publication to refer to Alberto Contador as a “The kid”. Now the most venerated name in online cycling news has adopted our name for him and has tried to assert it as his new, official nickname.

Remember, you heard it here first on [read more]

Deutschland, Stage Four, Unexpectedly Exciting

Date: August 13th, 2007 |

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From the standard early attack by Volksbank and one other rider who stayed out front until the final climb to the three rider sprint at the end, this stage provided more fireworks than could have been expected before it started.
Please forgive me if the detailed reports contradict some of what I post here. [read more]

Robert Förster Wins Deutschland Stage One

Date: August 10th, 2007 |

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Team Gerolsteiner’s Förster bolted from the pack to out sprint Danilo Napolitano (Lampre) and Eric Zabel (Milram) to win the opening stage of this year’s Deutschland. The weather was nasty and Förster apparently suffered a puncture late in the race. Germany should be happy that their countrymen took first and third places [read more]

The Deutschland Tour Starts In 8 Days

Date: July 31st, 2007 |

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and its not too late for Cycling Logue to decide to send your intrepid reporter to Germany so he can file first-hand reports! Failing that, I suppose you will have to settle for these video and audio related reports.
This is going to be a huge race with 24 teams of 8 riders [read more]

My Favorite Moment From This Year’s Tour

Date: July 29th, 2007 |

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was the picture of Mauricio Soler pedaling up that huge mountain with the other King of the Mountain and GC leaders. I think it was the second day in the Pyrenees just after the rest day. The Pelaton had been climbing up those steep mountains for hours, they were on the last climb [read more]

Another Tour is Over - Thank God

Date: July 29th, 2007 |

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I’m not usually one to hope for a quick end to a Grand Tour, but this year’s Tour couldn’t end fast enough as far as I’m concerned. Thankfully, it also ended without more scandals (although some arseholes certainly wanted to create the appearance of such, with their stupid rumors about Mauricio Soler testing positive [read more]