Category Archives: Gilbert

Milan-Sanremo – preparations meet tactics meet luck

 La classica di Primavera downloaded here   On Saturday the 103rd edition of the Milan-Sanremo will take place, a race often referred to as “la classica di Primavera“. I wrote a post last year including some of the race history, you can find … Continue reading

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BMC – the pressure is building

The World Tour circus has been ongoing for one and a half months now, travelling from Down Under to Asia and the Middle East. The riders have enjoyed some nice weather and been riding with their new kit, some with … Continue reading

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BMC training camp video compilation

It’s the season for pro teams training camps. For some riders it is the second training camp with their new team, for others the very first. The nervous first chatter is (hopefully) over by now and the first 6 hours training rides … Continue reading

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Gilbert focusing on the details – video

The famous date is closing up on us, the “final” Giro di Lombardia is soon here. There are several riders who can make it this weekend, albeit many seem to have settled down with Gilbert as the winner already, or … Continue reading

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Long time since last post

As you can see it’s been a while since my last post. Have had some very interesting, yet long days lately, so I haven’t found the time to squeeze in some words on the blog. However, when times like this … Continue reading

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That was what I call racing

A superb finish – as usual Photo: AFP, downloaded here. What a stage, it had everything. Temperature, nerve and racing. That last 1 km was just great. A much anticipated win for Gilbert, Evans was someone few had called their … Continue reading

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Gilbert’s pedal stroke – new era?

Gilbert style Photo downloaded here. Gilbert possess abilities in sprinting in addition to being what analysts characterise as a “punchy climber”. During the Liège-Bastogne-Liège, I found myself noticing his pedal strokes. He has a certain way of pedaling which I find quite … Continue reading

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Cancellara vs Gilbert – comparable?

Everybody has been talking about Gilbert’s dominance in the classics this spring. Understandable since he is a fenomenal rider, who really is one of cycling’s hope in these troubled times. Some has said Gilbert’s dominance is like Cancellara edition 2010. I can … Continue reading

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