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Andre Greipel (Team HTC - Columbia) wins stage 18 into Brescia.

Greipel sprints to stage victory in Brescia

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GC contenders maintain places, gaps during sprinters' stage

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Damien Monier (Cofidis, le Credit en Ligne) solos to victory in Pejo Terme for his first win as a professional.

Monier finally gets first pro win in Pejo Terme

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Better late than never for Cofidis rider

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Italian Champion Filippo Pozzato (Katusha) finally secured an individual stage win for Italy

Pippo powers home in Porto Recanti

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Porte to enjoy another day in maglia rosa

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Gilberto Simoni was back at the 2003 Giro with a vengeance, taking the race lead on stage 10.

Gilberto Simoni: A career in images

By Les Clarke published

Cyclingnews pays tribute to one of the Giro's favourite sons

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Matthew Goss (HTC-Columbia) wins stage nine of the Giro d'Italia

Goss sprints to victory in Cava de' Tirreni

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Vinokourov retains maglia rosa on wet day in Italy

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Gilberto Simoni knows how to conquer Zoncolan, as he did here in 2003. But seven years on is he still up to the task?

Up and away: Detailing the 2010 Giro d'Italia's mountains

By Les Clarke published

From Bratello to Tonale: A look at the overall challenges

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Wouter Weylandt (Quick Step) sprints to a win at the end of a chaotic stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia.

Weylandt takes chaotic stage

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Dutch roads claim more victims

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Roman Kreuziger (Liquigas - Doimo) had a good day in the saddle

Romandie's charms clear for all to see

By Les Clarke published

Popular race an early taste of Tour de France contenders

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Michael Rogers (HTC-Columbia) at the start of the 2010 season at the Tour Down Under

California key for HTC-Columbia

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American race the priority for home ProTour squads

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Mapei backs 2010 road world titles

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Squinzi continues support of Australian cycling

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Joaquin "Purito" Rodriguez celebrates winning alone

Classics crew delivers its Ardennes arsenal

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Forget the flatlands, it's time for the hills

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William Walker (Australia)

Walker rides a new wave

By Les Clarke published

Life after racing for one of Australia's best

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World champion Cadel Evans (BMC Racing) after the finish of stage three.

Evans turns attention to Giro preparation

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Ardennes Classics important for world champ and teammates

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Emotional stage: Bendigo's Tim Decker (Titans-Race) dedicated his MADEC Most Aggressive rider of the stage award to the late Frank McCaig. Also from Bendigo, McCaig was a former Technical Director of the Tour and a former Victorian Open Road Champion.

Aussie track coaching: Generation change the 'X factor'

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Youth brigade start taking charge in guiding young riders

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Michael Matthews (Team Jayco - Skins) is presented with his trophy for the stage win

Matthews could continue Liberazione tradition

By Les Clarke published

Talented Australian aims to go one better this year

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Neil Shirley (Kelly Benefit Strategies) looking comfortable going into the climb.

Shirley sure of Redlands aims

By Les Clarke published

'Home' race a season highlight for Kelly Benefit Strategies

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Anna Meares leads Kaarle McCulloch as the Australians ride towards the fastest qualifying time for the women's team sprint.

Track worlds preview: Titles will heat up Copenhagen

By Les Clarke published

Track stars begin a London Odyssey in the Danish capital

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Anna Meares leads Kaarle McCulloch and the Australian team go fastest in the women's team sprint qualification round

World titles will heat up Copenhagen

By Les Clarke published

Track stars begin a London Odyssey in the Danish capital

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Shaw-footed finale for Drapac-Porsche

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Rujano enjoys victory parade in Kuala Lumpur

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The peloton speed along a Kula Lumpur freeway with the KL Twin Towers in the distance.

Rujano reaps the rewards five years on

By Les Clarke published

Venezuelan takes the win everyone expected

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A delighted Anuar Manan (Geumsan Ginseng Asia) from Malaysia get his first ever stage of the Tour de Langkawi.

Manan delivers Malaysia's maiden win

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Local boy jubilant while Erler waits for Genting test

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Fortunato Baliani (l) and Jose Rodolfo Serpa Perez on the podium.

Rihs' remedy for the cycling blues - Part two

By Les Clarke published

"From innocence to more sense": BMC Racing's tailored approach

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Bradeley Hall (Marco Polo Cycling Team) from Australia was in 24th place overall going into the fourth stage.

Terrific Taiji takes one for Aisan

By Les Clarke published

Tabriz patrols peloton for Erler on another scorching day

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Andy Rihs with Landis' winning BMC

Rihs' remedy for the cycling blues

By Les Clarke published

Part I: Rebirth of a cycling power broker after Phonak and Astana

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Young performers at the start

Make it a double, Mister Matthews

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Australian bags second while Erler holds onto yellow

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