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on November 22, 2016

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Cofidis Blues, Martin, Tour of Alberta & Looking Towards the Mountains!

Stage 16 on the Col du Castillon... Louison Bobet rides on and after the stage wins the mountains classification! via: thescore.com

Today's rest day is anything but restful.

I woke up to the sad news that Cofidis climber, Remy Di Grégorio is detained for questioning by the French police for alleged doping substances' trafficking. You may remember Cofidis withdrew from the 2007 Tour after Christian Moreni failed an anti-doping test. Cofidis sensing déjà vu decided not to quit and will stay in the race. I'm glad Cofidis is staying in the Tour, insisting Di Gregorio acted alone and that the situation wouldn't affect the teams goals. As it stands, Di Grégorio is suspended by the team as this investigation carries painfully on...

Yvon Sanquer, manager of Cofidis tries to pick up the pieces during today's press conference. photo: Christophe Ena

One of my favorite riders is Tony Martin (quiet but carries a big time trial stick), riding bravely through the first week with a fra…

Wide open Door to Dwars

The lead-up to Flanders

"After this new podium place at Gent-Wevelgem we are now looking towards the Tour of Flanders on Sunday. But of course before that, we will focus on Dwars door Vlaanderen. The course is a bit shorter than one of the grand classics, but it is still a great race to try and win! It is an important race since you can make final adjustments within the team before heading to the Monument that is the Tour of Flanders. Oliver has been full of confidence since the beginning of the season. He is one of the favourites for the Flandrian classics, and he has proved his enormous amount of endurance. The whole team will have to be at the same level to stay with him on this quest." - Julien Jurdie. DS AG2R La Mondiale

Oliver Naesen: my pick for Dwars.

Badger on the Stelvio

Bernard Hinault, overall winner 1980 Giro d'ltalia

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