Giro d'Italia - Stage 10
If there were any doubts about who the
on-form sprinter is at this year's Giro d'Italia, Garmin-Transitions' Tyler Farrar
went a long way to answering any questions with a sensational long sprint in Bitonto
that netted the American his second stage win and consolidated his lead in the points
classification.
With Julian Dean the perfect decoy, Farrar totally outclassed his rival sprinters
with a turn of speed that left the likes of Liquigas-Doimo's Fabio Sabatini, Katusha
veteran Robbie McEwen and Milram's Robert Förster in his wake, that particular trio
finishing second, fourth and fifth respectively.
Vinokourov still holds a healthy lead of over a minute on rival Cadel Evans with
Nibali, Basso and Pinnotti not far behind. Next Tuesday we see an individual Time
Trial up the Plan de Corones which could blow the race wide open. Has this years
Cyclo-Cross series been the best yet?
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Bundesliga - Heubacher Mountain Bike Festival
Julien Absalon and Annika
Langvad won the elite men's and women's races at the second round of the International
MTB-Bundesliga in Heubach, Germany. The Frenchman Absalon won the HC-category race
ahead of Belgian Roel Paulissen and Spaniard José Hermida while Danish champion
Langvad surprised runner-up Anja Gradl of Germany. Canadian Emily Batty jumped on
the podium in third.
"The two years before, I was not in my best shape when I was at Heubach," said Absalon.
"Today, I felt good on the uphill and also on the downhill. Heubach is maybe the
hardest race of the whole year, but this long downhill makes a lot of fun. I like
it."
Four chasers fought for second place. While German Moritz Milatz made a mistake
just before the last lap and crashed, Paulissen was getting stronger and stronger,
lap by lap. At the end, he sprinted out World Cup overall leader Hermida for the
second spot on the podium.
Surprisingly in women's competition, Irina Kalentieva did not take a fourth victory
in Heubach. The World Champion, who lives just 15km away, complained that she still
had not recovered from the recent World Cup races.
"My legs aren't fresh," she said.
So the way to victory was free and clear for Annika Langvad. The 26-year-old went
into race very fast followed by Anja Gradl and Emily Batty.
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Brickendon Green Time Trial Evening
The North Road Cycling
Club organise a weekly time trial league every Tuesday evening at 7.00pm around
a 9.1-mile circuit based on Brickendon near Hertford. HQ is at Brickendon Green
Village Hall. The circuit is hilly with several fast flat sections.
This week saw another big turn out and a win for Andy Hastings of Finchley RT. The
quickest North Road rider was Marcus Machell who posted a time of 22.34.
Course details: Proceed from outside Brickendon Village Hall down Brickendon Lane
where turn left onto the B158. Take the left turn for Robins Nest Hill to Little
Berkhampstead where turn left for Epping Green. Left to Bayford where turn right
and back to Brickendon.
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Midlands XC Championships 2010
Finally! With the cyclo-cross season at a close and spring on the way, the organisers
of the Midlands XC series are excited to announce details of the 2010 series.
This will be the 4th year of the revitalized series and it promises to be the best
yet, with 4 races at 4 top notch venues, starting in April and finishing in September.
Renowned for it's fun, friendly atmosphere and quality courses, feedback from racers
will see the following improvements for 2010:
The series heads South of Birmingham for the first time to a classic old skool venue.
Sports massage will be available at every round courtesy of Performance Training.
Neutral technical support at every round thanks to Elite Tech PCS.
New category: Singlespeed!
Prices held at 2009 levels and a discount is available if you enter the whole series
in advance.
The most popular race of the day, under 10's and 12's races will be at all 4 rounds.
More healthy food and drink options available.
And lots, lots more!
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