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Dec 21, 2015
Rik Van Looy
A belated happy birthday to Rik Van Looy, who was born on December 20, 1933. Nicknamed the “King of
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Dec 14, 2015
Lucien Teisseire
A belated happy birthday to Lucien Teisseire, who was born on December 11, 1919, and died on December 22,
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Dec 08, 2015
New Book: “Shoulder to Shoulder – Bicycle Racing in the Age of Anquetil”
With a comb in his pocket, his glamorous blonde wife by his side, and an unyielding will backed by
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Dec 07, 2015
Alberto Contador
photo credits @ Contador Foundation A belated happy birthday to Alberto Contador, who was born on December 6, 1982. The
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Dec 05, 2015
Belgian Cyclocross Legend Erik De Vlaeminck Dies
The renown Belgian cyclocross champion, Erik De Vlaeminck, who ruled the sport during the 1960’s and 1970’s, passed away
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Nov 30, 2015
Tom “Tommy” Simpson
Happy birthday to Tom “Tommy” Simpson, who was born on this day in 1937, and died tragically on July 13,
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Nov 28, 2015
New Documentary Highlights the Career of Lyne Bessette
A new documentary was unveiled this week, which highlights the career of Canadian cyclist – Lyne Bessette. The one-hour
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Nov 23, 2015
Gösta Pettersson
Happy birthday to Gösta Pettersson, who was born on this day in 1940. The Swedish rider is best known for
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Nov 22, 2015
Extract from Bradley Wiggins’ New Book “My Hour”
The Yellow Jersey Press, has released the following extract from Bradley Wiggins’ new book, My Hour, which recounts the
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Nov 16, 2015
Vittorio Adorni
A belated happy birthday to Vittorio Adorni, who was was born on November 14, 1937. The Italian rider is
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