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THE COBBLESTONE CLASSICS

CSC’s Aussie veteran Stuart O’Grady storms to a solo victory at the queen of the cobbled classics, leaving Tom Boonen, Juan Antonio Flecha and Steffen Wesemann choking in his dusty wake.

The reborn T-Mobile squad breaks through to score a perfect 1-2 fi nish for German newcomer Marcus Burghardt and British veteran Roger Hammond, but horrendous crashes hospitalize a dozen riders and raise safety concerns for the mid-week classic.

Two-time defending champion Tom Boonen fi ames out on the Mur de Grammont as Italy’s latest phenom Alessandro Ballan takes the venerable Ronde van Vlaanderen, while a million fans sigh for local hero Leif Hoste, runner-up for the third time in four years.

THREE MEN OF THE COBBLES

Team CSC’s rugged Aussie sprinter, who has had his fair share of knocks, but remains positive: “If you don’t take the positive out of something negative, you’re just going to kick yourself.”

At his Ghent home, America’s new spring classics hope Farrar talks to VeloNews about his new life in Flanders, racing with Cofidis — and his latest crash.

A winner of Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders, Flemish veteran Van Petegem says he feels revitalized by his move to Quick Step and, after 16 years as a pro, he’s not ready to retire quite yet.

OTHER FEATURES

Nearly 10 months after learning that he had tested positive for testosterone, Tour de France winner Floyd Landis will finally get his day in court. A recent decision by the ruling arbitration panel adds a new twist.

In its 17th year, the Sea Otter Classic serves up a diverse buffet of cycling adventures. In addition to generous helpings of downhill, BMX, road and cross-country racing, Sea Otter also boasts North America’s largest consumer show.

Virginia’s snowiest April day in 30 years uncovers a convincing solo victory for Canadian underdog Svein Tuft (Symmetrics) at the inaugural U.S. Open Cycling Championship.

The USA Cycling National Development Team has already nurtured two dozen pro cyclists, and more are on the way. VeloNews reveals how it happened, what it costs and who pays for it, along with profiles on three current development team members.

DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS

Erik Saunders launches Time development team

Alessandro Ballan wins Three Days of De Panne en route to Flanders victory

Mavic dispels popular myths about wheel stiffness

Two new power meters: iBike and PowerTap SL 2.4

New road gear

On the Bike with T-Mobile’s Michael Barry

with Fred Dreier

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