O'Grady still has fire in belly
The Australian
I worked pretty hard towards the end of last year with a focus on a strong performance at both the Vuelta (Tour of Spain) and the world championships and Paris Tours with a view to starting this year off on the right foot," O'Grady told The Australian. ...

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Basso bid for third Giro – The Age


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Basso bid for third Giro
The Age
Basso's teammate Vincenzo Nibali will concentrate on the Tour de France but could also ride the Giro. It is feared several top cyclists will opt out of the Giro, with the Olympics taking place this year on top of the Tour de France and Tour of Spain.
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Basso to compete in Giro d'Italia cycling
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It is feared several top cyclists will opt out of the Giro, with the Olympics taking place this year on top of the Tour de France and Tour of Spain. Get the big news on our Facebook page. Like it and have your say on the top stories. ...

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Dowsett is looking to a bright 2012
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“Post Olympics I'll reassess my goals, which will likely revolve around either the Tour of Spain or the Worlds. “But until July/August time nothing else matters but that race around London.” Dowsett is a member of the Great Britain Cycling team and won ...

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Protest mars Contador dope case – Adelaide Now


Protest mars Contador dope case
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THIS year's Tour of Spain will feature string of demanding stages including six that finish at altitude. Contador says the clenbuterol came from beef he ate while on the Tour. Lawyers for the World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Cycling Union ...

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Hills await 2012 Tour of Spain cyclists – The Age


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Hills await 2012 Tour of Spain cyclists
The Age
This year's Tour of Spain will start in Pamplona on August 18 with a team time trial and the winner unveiled in Madrid on September 9 after a string of demanding stages including six that finish at altitude. One of those climbs is the dreaded Cuitu ...
Tall task awaits in 2012 VueltaAdelaide Now
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Hills await 2012 Tour of Spain cyclists
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This year's Tour of Spain will start in Pamplona on August 18 with a team time trial and the winner unveiled in Madrid on September 9 after a string of demanding stages including six that finish at altitude. One of those climbs is the dreaded Cuitu ...
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Spain Promises Tough 2012 Vuelta
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The 2012 Vuelta de Espana (Tour of Spain) cycle race, which is officially presented on Wednesday promises to be one of the toughest Vueltas in history. The three week race, which is one of the most important stage races in the World after the Tour de ...

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Hills await 2012 Tour of Spain riders – AFP


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Hills await 2012 Tour of Spain riders
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MADRID — This year's Tour of Spain will start in Pamplona on August 18 with a team time trial and the winner unveiled in Madrid on September 9 after a string of demanding stages including six that finish at altitude. One of those climbs is the dreaded ...
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La Vuelta 2012 route announced
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... "The Tour de France is my objective, but I think I will ride in La Vuelta. We have not got any problem with Joaquim (Rodriguez) for the leadership within Katusha." Katusha Team's Joaquin Rodriguez of Spain wins the fifth stage of the Tour of Spain.