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Believe me - he powered up the steepest part of the climb as if it wasn't there on lap two. Perhaps the team's decision to ride him in the Tour de Suisse did have results!

Was at the British National Champs yesterday at Stanfordham, Northumberland, and saw a great day's racing. Cav was the only UK HTC rep but, at one point before the race started, emerged from the only team bus present, Team Sky's! I'm sure they were extending a courtesy to him, despite his...

Nicolas Roche is down to start tomorrow's Milan-San Remo. I suspect he will be in domestic mode - perhaps we'll see some of his emerging talent later in the year. He is more experienced that Dan Martin, although experience can be gained quickly, depending on the rider. It's great to see...

I thought this year's race was great! There was plenty of variety and a change of leader's jersey. The Sasso Tetto/Camerino stage was magnificient - I don't know how they sped up that climb, one that I know very well. It is very difficult, changing grade several times and being steep and...