Browsing Tag Ryder Hesjedal

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  Winning the Giro – A belief in the unproven

  This piece first appeared in Irish Peloton on 6 January 2013   To win a Grand Tour at any stage in a career is a wonderful achievement. It is ...

  On January 6, 2013 / By Cillian Kelly
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  Embattled Toronto mayor leads protest against Canadian athlete of the year

  Controversial Canadian mayor Rob Ford has launched a protest against the Canadian Press Agency after their selection of Giro winner Ryder Hesjedal as Canadian athlete of the year, ...

  On December 29, 2012 / By admin
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  Cyclismas Cycling News Network Episode 6

  Ripp and Jonny wrap up the Giro and the Amgen Tour of California. Scott Sunderland stops by to offer his opinion on Giro happenings and tells “Tomo Tales.” ...

  On June 3, 2012 / By admin
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  Canadian prime minister pleads with Giro winner to return to his homeland

  The nation of Canada spent 30 hours celebrating their native son’s win at the Giro d’Italia, which was the first Grand Tour victory for a Canadian, and only ...

  On May 28, 2012 / By admin
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  Rodriguez and Basso flummoxed by unemotional Canadian at Giro d’Italia

  The Giro comes down to the last two mountain stages Friday and Saturday, and in spite of their efforts, “Purito” Rodriguez and Ivan Basso have been unable to ...

  On May 25, 2012 / By admin
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  The Overlord’s Dispatches from the Throne Volume 23

  This week has been one of the most difficult weeks of my professional life.   All the efforts, all the planning, all the crumbs for the dirty little ...

  On August 19, 2011 / By admin