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Lofkvist to miss six weeks, Ardennes after car/bike collision

Thomas Löfkvist (IAM Cycling) will miss the Ardennes classics and Tour du Romandie due to injuries suffered in a run-in with an automobile, the Swiss team announced on Thursday. Löfkvist suffered an...

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7 key climbs of the Ardennes classics

More than any others, these seven climbs hold the key to glory in the hilly classics set to open Sunday in Maastricht, Netherlands

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Valverde, Quintana lead strong, ambitious Movistar into Ardennes classics

Alejandro Valverde headlines a talented Movistar squad hungry for some wins at the Ardennes classics. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comThe Spanish armada of Team Movistar drives into the...

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Alberto Contador will race Fleche Wallonne, Liege-Bastogne-Liege

Alberto Contador, attacking in Oman, is ready to race the Ardennes, team management reports. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comVALKENBURG, Netherlands (VN) — Alberto Contador will race Flèche...

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Sagan heading to the U.S. for racing, training after Flèche Wallonne

American cycling fans will see Peter Sagan up close this year, as he will compete in the Amgen Tour of California and the USA Pro Challenge. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comGHENT, Belgium...

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Course Preview: It’s the Mur or nothing at Flèche Wallonne

Joaquim Rodríguez finally cracked the Mur's code in 2012, attacking from impossibly far out, but holding off his rivals for the win. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comMAASTRICHT, Netherlands...

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Despite Amstel crash, Rodríguez to start Flèche with Liège on horizon

Joaquim Rodríguez said he'll race in Wednesday's Flèche Wallonne, even though he admitted to having "no chance of winning." Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comRIEMST, Belgium (VN) — Joaquim...

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Porte, Froome give Sky extra boost for Ardennes classics

Richie Porte will be at the start of Wednesday's Flèche Wallonne and Sunday's Liège–Bastogne–Liège. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comMAASTRICHT, Netherlands (VN) — Red-hot Richie Porte and...

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With climbing chops, lethal sprint, Martin poised for Ardennes breakout

After years of progress, Dan Martin could find himself on the top step in the Ardennes this week. Photo: VeloNews.comMAASTRICHT, Netherlands (VN) — Daniel Martin is poised for an Ardennes break out...

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Fleche Wallonne and Fleche Wallonne Feminine 2013 startlists

Joaquim Rodríguez powered away with his first classics win on the Mur de Huy at Flèche Wallonne in April 2012. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com Specialized-lululemon 2. BRENNAUER Lisa 3....

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Defending champion Rodriguez spills the secrets to winning Fleche Wallonne

Joaquim Rodríguez was second at Flèche Wallonne twice before acing the Mur de Huy for victory in 2012. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comRIEMST, Belgium (VN) — Perhaps no one in the...

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Moreno wins 2013 Fleche Wallonne

Daniel Moreno timed a late attack perfectly to win Flèche Wallonne on Wednesday. Photo: Eric Lalmand | AFPDaniel Moreno (Katusha) won the Flèche Wallonne classic on Wednesday in Huy, Belgium. High up...

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Fleche Wallonne 2013 results

1. Daniel MORENO FERNANDEZ, Katusha, in 4:52:33 2. Sergio Luis HENAO MONTOYA, Sky, at :03 3. Carlos Alberto BETANCUR GOMEZ, Ag2r La Mondiale, at :03 4. Daniel MARTIN, Garmin-Sharp, at :03 5. Michal...

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The ‘other’ Colombian, Betancur, steps up at Fleche Wallonne

Carlos Betancur attacked on the opening ramp of the Mur de Huy and nearly held on for victory. Photo: Andrew Hood | VeloNews.comHUY, Belgium (VN) — Carlos Betancur (Ag2r La Mondiale) has been waiting...

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Inches from Fleche Wallonne podium, Martin underlines Ardennes potential

Daniel Martin came back from a late flat for fourth at Flèche Wallonne. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comHUY, Belgium (VN) — Daniel Martin (Garmin-Sharp) edged closer to winning one-day...

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Moreno emerges from the shadow of his friend, ‘Purito’

When Katusha gave him the reins on Wednesday, Daniel Moreno stepped up to win Flèche Wallonne. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.comHUY, Belgium (VN) — Daniel Moreno (Katusha) has bounced around...

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Gallery: Fleche Wallonne 2013

Daniel Moreno drops the favorites for the biggest win of his career

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Gallery: Agony and ecstacy on the Mur de Huy

Riders experience the full breadth of emotion on the steepest of the Ardennes climbs

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Lucky No. 11: Rodriguez, Moreno share historic hotel room

Memorabilia hangs from the lobby walls at the Hotel Malpertuus, a place where many cycling teams have stayed during Ardennes week. Photo: Andrew Hood | VeloNews.comRIEMST, Belgium (VN) — Joaquim...

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Omega Pharma’s new Polish star is finding his place in the Ardennes

Former junior world time trial champion Michal Kwiatkowski is finding success everywhere he looks in 2013. Photo: Gregor Brown | VeloNews.comGHENT, Belgium (VN) — Young Pole Michal Kwiatkowski keeps...

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