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A TREBLE FOR VOS?
It is maybe now that the weight of the stakes could start increasing on the shoulders of Marianne Vos. At the moment of taking on the final climb up the Mur de Huy, the Dutch rider will however need to be as light as possible to try and become the first to win three times consecutively the Women’s Fleche Wallonne. Victorious this year of the Italian leg of the World Cup (Trofeo Alfredo Binada), the two-time title holder shows up with serious assets, including her position as the leader of the UCI classification. However the competition promises to be harsh. And in the final explanation, one should expect to see Nicole Cooke, victorious in 2003, 2005 and 2006.
Cervélo TestTeam signs Emilie Aubry
Cervélo TestTeam is pleased to announce the signing of Emilie Aubry, the final rider to be signed for 2009. The nineteen year-old Chevenez native is considered one of the biggest talents in Switzerland. She was third in the 2008 national road championships of Switzerland and also third in the overall young riders ranking for the Grande Boucle 2008.
Desert princesses
Since 2002, the Men’s Tour of Qatar is successfully established as one of the star events to kick off the cycling season. A select position already coveted by the brand new Ladies Tour of Qatar, which will be launched early on in 2009. From the 8th to the 10th of February, the world’s elite in women’s cycling will be present in Doha, fighting for victory.
MARION CLASSIC JOINS USA CYCLING’S NATIONAL RACING CALENDAR, INDIANA’S FIRST NRC RACE, AUGUST 22nd, 2009
Fans can enjoy commentary by Tour de France personality Robbie Ventura
Vision 1 Racing add another young British Rider
Following the signing of young Welsh rider Katie Curtis, Vision 1 Racing are happy to announce the signing of another young British rider, Dani King, to its roster for 2009.
The Beauty of Lombardy: Getting Up Close in Northern Italy’s Cycling Epicenter
(New York, NY) The strikingly beautiful region of Lombardy in Northern Italy was the center of the cycling world this past fall, with the city of Varese hosting the professional Road Race World Championships in late September and the start of the 102nd Giro di Lombardia three weeks later, the final classic on the professional racing calendar in Europe. Plans are in place for the fall of 2009, as the city will again host the Tour of Lombardy, and the neighboring Swiss Canton of Ticino will host the World Championships in the city of Mendrisio. One professional who makes her home in Lombardy has both events on her calendar, but for different reasons. Bigla Cycling Team’s Veronica Andréasson hopes for a spot on the Swedish National Team for the women’s world championship road race in Mendrisio and, while normally cheering on boyfriend Gustav Larsson during the Tour of Lombardy, for 2009 she will enjoy a different role as the featured guide on Vélo Classic Tours Lake Como and Il Giro di Lombardia tour October 13-19.
