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The Walloon arrow: Flèche Wallonne analysis
Philippe Gilbert’s victory on the Mur de Huy showed a once-in-a-generation rider at the peak of his powers. Words by Lionel Birnie It’s so obvious now. Of course Philippe Gilbert was always going to...
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CS Expert Panel: Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Everything you ever needed to know about Sunday’s big Classic, courtesy of the brains behind Cycle Sport. Lionel Birnie Writer, Cycle Sport LA DOYENNE IS THE OLDEST OF THE CLASSICS, ONE OF THE FIVE...
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Gilbertissimo! Liège-Bastogne-Liège analysis
Never has anybody in cycling made anything so difficult look so easy. Philippe Gilbert’s victory in La Doyenne netted the Belgian an Ardennes triple crown. Words by Lionel Birnie All the talk was about...
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Stage one analysis: Gilbert first. The rest, nowhere
Crashes, and one of the strongest uphill sprinters ever seen in cycling, wrought carnage in the Vendée. Words by Edward Pickering in Les Herbiers Saturday July 2, 2011 During the French Revolutionary...
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Tour talking points, part one
Analysis behind the headlines at the Tour de France. Words by Edward Pickering and Lionel Birnie in Redon Monday July 4, 2011 It’s all about the momentum Cadel Evans has it. So do the Schlecks. Jurgen...
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Stage five analysis: A Briton in Brittany
The Tour came alive as it traversed Brittany to the northern coast of France, with an exciting finale and exceptional sprint win for Mark Cavendish. Words by Lionel Birnie in Cap Fréhel Wednesday July...
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It’s not that easy being green
The points classification of the 2011 Tour has turned into a fascinating battle of racing styles. Words by Edward Pickering Saturday July 9, 2011 Before the start of the Tour, Christian Prudhomme said...
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Stage eight analysis: The phoney war
Heroic performances from Thor Hushovd saw him finishing the day wearing the yellow jersey, and the stage saw the first successful long-range attack of the 2011 Tour, but the race favourites rode cagily...
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Stage 10 analysis: And it’s Ca… Blimey, it’s Greipel!
An incredible attacking finale, with the yellow and green jerseys off the front, was followed by an unpredictable sprint in Carmaux. Words by Lionel Birnie in Carmaux Tuesday July 12, 2011 Occasionally...
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Amstel Gold analysis: the king is dead
Enrico Gasparotto was a surprise winner at Amstel Gold, after defending champion Philippe Gilbert failed to produce his best form. Words by Edward Pickering Sunday April 15, 2012 The lesson of 2012,...
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Amstel Gold analysis: Roman rode
Saxo Bank’s Roman Kreuziger took a maiden Classic win with a solo breakaway in the Amstel Gold Race Words by Edward Pickering Sunday April 14, 2013 There’s a rule in cycling that is so true, I defy you...
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Flèche Wallonne analysis: timing is everything
Daniel Moreno proved to be the strongest rider on the finishing climb of the Mur de Huy to win Flèche Wallonne. But is the race in danger of becoming formulaic? Words by Edward Pickering Wednesday...
View ArticleHet Nieuwsblad: The season starts here
Forget the phoney battles that have been raging in Australia, the Middle East and the Mediterranean, the real cycling season starts on Saturday, at Het Nieuwsblad. But beware of drawing too many...
View ArticleIn Flanders fields: race analysis
Before the race, all the predictions were of a one-man show. But the 2011 Tour of Flanders threw up surprise after surprise.
View ArticleCS expert panel: Amstel Gold
The hilly Classics kick off on Sunday, with the Amstel Gold Race. Cycle Sport's team of experts analyse the race and make their predictions for the outcome.
View ArticleThe head and the legs: Amstel Gold analysis
In an otherwise conservative race, Philippe Gilbert’s panache and strength at Amstel Gold were too much for his rivals.
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Philippe Gilbert: Rider Profile
Philippe Gilbert - rider profile, biog, cycling results, photos
View ArticleThe Walloon arrow: Flèche Wallonne analysis
Philippe Gilbert’s victory on the Mur de Huy showed a once-in-a-generation rider at the peak of his powers.
View ArticleCS Expert Panel: Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Everything you ever needed to know about Sunday's big Classic, courtesy of the brains behind Cycle Sport.
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Philippe Gilbert: Happy with improving form in Tour Down Under
Philippe Gilbert on stage three of the 2013 Tour Down UnderWorld Champion Philippe Gilbert sets out aims for the spring classics as he hopes for 'career defining' year
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