Hey guys,

for me cycling is linked to its tradition, to his past and legends. So I'm really interested in this stuff. Races from the past and the associated competitors. Finding out that there was a big stage stage race in the US got me really curious. Unfortunately most of the information I found was common. I'm looking for stage winners, for route information, like cities or even profiles. Hopefully somebody can help me out with this. 

Maybe you can also state your opinion concerning a return of the race. Is it possible or just a pipe dream.

Greetings,

Ties

Some riders have already gotten their season under way at the Tour Down Under in the middle of January, other riders will have waited until February to begin at races like theTour Méditerranéen or the Tour of Qatar, while others still will wait until March before contemplating racing. The racing schedules of the top riders are scrutinised by fans so we can determine what their season goals are and what sort of shape they'll be in at various points of the season. The racing schedules of the Tour de France contenders are usually examined more than most. Will they ride the Giro as preparation? Will they ride the Dauphiné or the Tour de Suisse? Will any of them be riding the cobbled classics? So which races do the Tour contenders frequent more than others? Each rider maps out a path hoping that theirs in particular will be the magical combination of races that will result in them being in better shape come July than all of their rivals. So is there an ideal combination of races?

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The Italian organizers have announced the teams for their first three contests.

MONTEPASCHI STRADE BIANCHE TOSCANA
6 marzo 2010, formazioni invitate: 15

ACQUA & SAPONE-MOKAMBO (Ita): Garzelli, Paolini
AG2R LA MONDIALE (Fra): Efimkin
ANDRONI-DIQUIGIOVANNI (Ita): Ginanni
ASTANA (Kaz): Vinokourov
BMC (Usa): Evans, Ballan
CERVELO TEST TEAM (Svi): Hammond
GARMIN-TRANSITION (Usa): Hesjedal
ISD-NERI (Ita): Visconti
LAMPRE-FARNESE VINI (Ita): Bernucci, Gavazzi
LIQUIGAS-DOIMO (Ita): Pellizotti
OMEGA PHARMA-LOTTO (Bel): Peraud
SKY PROFESSIONAL CT (GB): Lofkvist
TEAM HTC-COLUMBIA (Usa): Cavendish, Pinotti
TEAM KATUSHA (Rus): Pozzato, Kirchen
TEAM SAXO BANK (Dan): Cancellara

TIRRENO-ADRIATICO
10 -16 marzo 2010, formazioni invitate: 22

ACQUA & SAPONE-MOKAMBO (Ita): Garzelli, Paolini
AG2R LA MONDIALE (Fra): Efimkin, Elmiger
ANDRONI-DIQUIGIOVANNI (Ita): Scarponi, Ginanni
ASTANA (Kaz): Vinokourov
BMC (Usa): Evans, Ballan
CAISSE D’EPARGNE (Spa): Uran, Bruseghin
CERVELO TEST TEAM (Svi): Hammond, Huschovd
COLNAGO-CSF INOX (Irl): Gavazzi
EUSKALTEL-EUSKADI (Spa): Samuel Sanchez
FRANCAISE DES JEUX (Fra): Guesdon, Roux
GARMIN-TRANSITION (Usa): Farrar, Hesjedal
ISD-NERI (Ita): Visconti
LAMPRE-FARNESE VINI (Ita): Petacchi, Bernucci, Hondo
LIQUIGAS-DOIMO (Ita): Nibali, Pellizotti, Bennati
OMEGA PHARMA-LOTTO : Peraud
QUICK STEP (Bel): Boonen
RABOBANK (Hol): Freire, Gesink
SKY PROFESSIONAL CT (GB): Boasson Hagen, Lofkvist
TEAM HTC-COLUMBIA (Usa): Cavendish, Pinotti, Rogers
TEAM KATUSHA (Rus): Pozzato, Kirchen
TEAM MILRAM (Ger): Gerdemann, Ciolek
TEAM SAXO BANK (Dan): Cancellara, Andy Schleck

MILANO-SANREMO
20 marzo 2010, formazioni invitate: 25

ACQUA & SAPONE-MOKAMBO (Ita): Garzelli, Paolini
AG2R LA MONDIALE (Fra): Efimkin, Nocentini
ANDRONI-DIQUIGIOVANNI (Ita): Scarponi, Ginanni
ASTANA (Kaz): Vinokourov
BBOX BOUYGUES TELECOM (Fra): Arashiro
BMC (Usa): Ballan
CAISSE D’EPARGNE (Spa): Uran, Bruseghin
CARMIOORO-NGC (GB): Ventoso
CERVELO TEST TEAM (Svi): Hammond, Huschovd
COLNAGO-CSF INOX (Irl): Gavazzi
EUSKALTEL-EUSKADI (Spa): Samuel Sanchez
FRANCAISE DES JEUX (Fra): Guesdon, Roux, Le Mevel
GARMIN-TRANSITION (Usa): Farrar, Maaskant
ISD-NERI (Ita): Visconti
LAMPRE-FARNESE VINI (Ita): Petacchi, Cunego
LIQUIGAS-DOIMO (Ita): Nibali, Pellizotti, Bennati
OMEGA PHARMA-LOTTO (Bel): Gilbert
QUICK STEP (Bel): Boonen
RABOBANK (Hol): Freire, Boom
SKY PROFESSIONAL CT (GBR): Boasson Hagen, Flecha, Lofkvist
TEAM HTC-COLUMBIA (Usa): Cavendish
TEAM KATUSHA (Rus): Pozzato
TEAM MILRAM (Ger): Gerdemann, Ciolek
TEAM RADIOSHACK (Usa): Armstrong
TEAM SAXO BANK (Dan): Cancellara, Frank Schleck, Andy Schleck

No Footon, Vacansoleil (Bozic) and Ceramica (Ricco) are invited.

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Ted King has been spotted on the interwebs doing an interview at  "NY Velocity":http://nyvelocity.com/content/interviews/2010/ted-king-interview .  I guess he must be honing his interviewee skills and sharpening his wit for his royal visit with PodiumCafe crowd. 

  So I've got two things on my relatively simple mind right now one is what question might I ask Mr.King so I was doing my research which is how I found this other interview.  The other was about some of the others here who might not be so lucky as to be able to participate.  As far as the first thing goes I'll probably do a lot of LOL (lurKING out loud), as far as the second part goes perhaps someone with a question or an idea but is lacking the right words could post something hear and maybe someone will ask the question for you.  Any ways  it was just an idea, but do enjoy the interview at "NY Velocity":http://nyvelocity.com/content/interviews/2010/ted-king-interview.

PdC Trivia Gang:

The competition has tightened up.  Podium Café has a very large number of great quiz takers.  I hope they are not all great guesses…!?!  The battle for the top spot will go down to the wire. 

Quiz #15 is posted: www.cyclingrevealed.com

BB

Ps- Mark your calendar for Sunday Feb. 14th at 8:30PM (EST).  Graham Jones and Bike Talk Radio have a great interview with Johan Bruyneel. 

as a brit, i don't live in a country that's consumed by super bowl fever. all my friends have work or classes tomorrow. so i'm trusting that someone at PdC will be around to enjoy the game with me :) i might not provide the most intelligent debate (i won't even come close), but i have the enthusiasm of a new fan of nfl. if that's a plus. 

touchdown colts- nice. sort it out payton. 

I have a review of a sram force group due soon.

Say you're a fairly active rider--especially Shimano.Campy riders--whaddya wanna know when you read a review of stuff?

"'I fought alongside Ullrich to try to beat Lance, now I will do it together with Alberto,' Vinokourov told the Spanish daily MARCA."

Linky: http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/02/news/vino-%e2%80%98i-want-to-help-contador-win-another-tour%e2%80%99_103984

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Depending on which one fits your personality (or perhaps that of the rider you're considering), ask either the White Unicorn or Black Unicorn for advice in building your VDS team. In either case, go to the site, type the name of a potential pick, then click the bar to see the unicorn's verdict.

Not familiar with the unicorns? The White Unicorn is sunshiney and good, and delights in helping the pure of heart. The Black Unicorn isn't--and doesn't.

Ask the White Unicorn: VDS Edition

Ask the Black Unicorn: VDS Edition

Have fun!

Soccerball fans hereabouts no doubt know the Millwall chant - "We're Millwall and no one likes us." Well it seems that something similar may soon become the chant of the newly born Team Sky, winners of the prestigious season-opening Cancer Council Helpline Classic in Adelaide.

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