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19 April 2005

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Giro del Trentino

The Giro del Trentino starts today. While not a ProTour event, it is a grand race. Usually considered an indicator of form for the upcoming Giro d'Italia. Look for some strong teams to be fielded on this seven stage event.

Simoni, Wegelius, Noè, Astarloa, Sella, and Belli are some of the star riders making up this Italian race. Look for Gilberto Simoni to be riding well in efforts to prove his strength to his competitors and team. Damiano Cunego will not be present. Instead, he will be with General Manager Giuseppe Saronni, in La Flèche Wallonne.

La Flèche Wallonne Starts Tomorrow

Speaking of La Flèche Wallonne, this beautiful race starts tomorrow. "The Walloon Arrow" will set off from Charleroi as a mid-week appetizer. It serves your fix between the Amstel Gold Race and Liège-Bastogne-Liège.

As a part of the so-called "Ardennes Weekend", it's a parcours which offers the boys with climbing legs a chance to show themselves. With a finish that takes them up the Mur de Huy for the third time, a 1.3km climb with sections over 15%, the winner will definitely be the strongest man! Read the preview ...

One-Two Punch from Liquigas-Bianchi

Off the heels of Danilo Di Luca’s success in the Amstel Gold Race, the Liquigas-Bianchi team will pack a strong punch for La Flèche Wallonne. Liquigas-Bianchi will bring in heavy-hitter Franco Pellizotti, who has already won the Coppi e Bartali/Settimana Internazionale this year, along with the "Killer", Danilo Di Luca.

Di Luca will not sacrifice himself for victory, "I won’t look for the victory at all costs. If I happen to be in good position in the final, I will fight. The Flèche’s route is very suitable for me, but I confirm that Liège-Bastogne-Liège is the race I like the more."

Pellizotti cuts-in with some good words for Di Luca, "I think that Danilo is the favorite rider, he is in great condition, both physically and psychologically, and last year he already demonstrated how suitable this race is for him."

Check out the Liquigas-Bianchi team and the other teams on the La Flèche Wallonne startlist.

Tour of Georgia Starts Today

The Tour of Georgia is in its third consecutive year and looks to be bigger than ever. It's the biggest race on the American calendar and is profiting again this year by the presence of cycling star Lance Armstrong. This year will again consist of 6 stages over 6 days. The race takes place in the northern hill country of Georgia.

The Lance Armstrong news conference has passed and it is now public knowledge that he will retire after this year's Tour de France. Look out for Armstrong to make an impression on possibly his last American race.
Read more about the Tour of Georgia

Marco Pinotti checks in from Georgia

Marco Pinotti arrived safely in Georgia with his team, Prodir - Saunier Duval. Marco is looking for a good race in the USA, along-side retiring Andrea Tafi. Read how Marco had a rough start on a training ride ... Inside Scoop from Marco Pinotti.

 
 

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