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    Taylor Phinney

    Watching the young US up and comers has always been the most interesting aspect in the pro-peloton for me. Phinney surely tops the list and Stetina, as already mentioned, is there as well. Here are a few more that I regularly keep an eye on: Craig Lewis - just completed his 1st GT...I think...
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    John Devine?

    What ever happened to this up & comer? anybody know? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Devine_%28cyclist%29
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    Kit Thread

    Thanks for the compliments. On another kit-related note: I just noticed that Lance's Astana kit has the subtle hint that he was in fact a World Champion. I used to always be disappointed that he never took advantage of displaying the rainbow stripes on his sleeves in the later part of his...
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    Whos garmins team leader now?

    I would normally say that they'd give the GC leadership role to Tommy D (not that he'd do well, but he'd be their protected rider for the overall), but in light of the fact that he's already down on time before the road goes upward, I'd say that they DON"T have any GC aspirations. They'll...
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    Who's heading to France for the Tour this year?

    I'll be making the trip for the last week of the tour this year. I'll be bringing the bike and plan on doing a lot of both spectating AND riding. Just wanted to start a thread for those of us who will be there to toss around travel tips, ride ideas etc. Let's hear it...
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    Pick your team and role

    In that case we could also take the job of ANY member of Silence Lotto (even though I really think Gilbert is on the verge of busting loose!)
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    Livestrong will be at Gila

    Quick Question: Since Peter Stetina is the reigning U23 US TT champ, does he get to wear a nationl champions skinsuit in today's time trial at the Gila? OR does the race have to be classified as a U23 race in order for him to wear it?
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    Yellow Jersey VS Yellow Outfit

    I don't have a strong feeling about the head to toe color coordination one way or the other, but I'll tell you what I find rediculous...The Olympic gold medal winner sporting gold shoes, or a gold helmet, or gold pinstripes on their bikes etc etc for FOUR years. I know Bettini popularized the...
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    Kit Thread

    Just seeing if there are any suggestions out there?:)
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    Should Theo Bos be suspended for this?

    I a word: YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Why did you stop racing?

    I'm only on temporary hiatus until the baby can either stay home by herself or able to occupy herself at the races with me. The wife is a CPA, so during "tax-season" (which is when the racing season is in full swing) it's a lot of daddy/daughter time which cuts deeply into training/racing time...
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    2009 Liège-Bastogne-Liège *winning move*

    C'mon everybody... Let's go with innocent until proven guilty and enjoy how beautiful this sport is. If something arrises in the future we can crucify the guy then...but how pointless is it to prognosticate about this stuff at this point. Watching the final 20-25 Km was plain ol' fun! I was...
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    Anybody seen John Devine?

    I'll just keep my eyes open for him to pop up somewhere in 2010! I'd hate it if a young American with his talent just disappears! I hope he somehow comes by this thread and realizes how much interest there is in him.
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    Livestrong will be at Gila

    who knows...Maybe the Mellow Johnny's crew won't even really contest the GC. Maybe they're only looking at the Gila as great altitude training for the upcoming Giro. I think it'd be exciting as hell to watch Lance, Levi and Horner to ride in support of Taylor Phinney and the Trek/Livestrong...
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    Giro Start List?

    I see that Teddy King has made the roster for Cervleo...sweet.
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