Tag Archives: Astana

The absurd and depressing end of High Road Sports

Posted on 5 August 2011 by Alex Murray

(Team HTC-Highroad have thrown in the towel on finding a new sponsor, picture by Natalie on Flickr) Well the hyenas will be cackling this morning, but no one with an interest in the long-term sustainability of cycling as an elite … Continue reading →

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Signing Pereiro is Contador’s smartest move

Posted on 23 January 2010 by Alex Murray

A lot of people have seen the signing of Oscar Pereiro Sio as simply an attempt to bolster the Astana squad with an experienced rider who can be there when it matters in the high mountains. His ability to sacrifice … Continue reading →

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Wee Bert Contador’s big wheels

Posted on 7 January 2010 by Alex Murray

He’s known round our house as “Wee Bert Contador” on account of someone once describing him as “that wee lad who rides with Armstrong” last year. 2010 is going to be a bugger of a year for him if you … Continue reading →

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