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beyond the peleton, garmin, News - March 31, 2011

Beyond the Peloton, episode 1

Take an inside look at the team at Milano-San Remo in the first episode of Beyond the Peloton. In the episode, we join the team as they line up for the longest one day race on the calendar: Milan-San Remo. With three riders who can win, they’ll be reminded that even with a strong team and a plan in place, somethings are out of your control. Thanks to: Team Garmin-Cervélo.

Catching up with Thor Hushovd.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLNQFKmniXY[/youtube] Thor Hushovd looks ahead to Paris-Roubaix and a stage win at the Tour de France. Source: cyclingnews.com

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News - March 30, 2011

Thor Hushovd prepares for the Paris-Roubaix

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEo8BHnTBQs&feature=player_embedded#at=121[/youtube] Equipment is a key element in the preparation of professional racers for the spring classics. Thus, Mavic technicians are present in the field by the athletes’ side to offer them technical solutions. This relationship is full of learning opportunities for Mavic and helps us to develop highly performing products for amateur cyclists with demanding needs. Source: mavic.com

Farrar sprints to third at Gent-Wevelgem. Two riders in top-10 at the E3.

A good sign for the upcoming northern classics, Tyler Farrar sprinted to third in the 73rd Gent-Wevelgem on Sunday. Belgian star Tom Boonen won the sprint, with Italian Daniele Bennati crossing the line second just ahead of Farrar, who rounded out the podium with a solid performance by Team Garmin-Cervélo.

Emma Pooley takes her second Trofeo Binda.

Emma Pooley takes her second Trofeo Binda and the World Cup leaders jersey. Some day, the peloton will learn that they can’t allow Emma Pooley (Team Garmin-Cervélo) get too far away in a long, hilly race; until that day the British champion will just keep on winning.