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Coeur de grimpeur - part 11
Guy WR posted in Climbers, Doping on November 24th, 2007

Until the recent series of doping scandals have made it passé to dope in cycling, then lie about it, then stage a dramatic public confession seeking redemption, Richard Virenque was the poster boy. The history books, though, continue to list his seven KOM titles in the Tour de France - a record. To the extent that these titles represent the pinnacle of climbing achievement, Virenque ranks as one of the best grimpeurs in history. (more…)

Climb like… Tom Danielson0
Guy WR posted in Climbers on November 16th, 2007

Tom Danielson knows how to climb, and the Colorado-based rider has taken victories on some of the toughest climbs in the US - Brasstown Bald, Mt. Evans, and Mt. Washington.

Despite being the best pure climber to come out of the US in recent years, Danielson has found it difficult to translate his skills into victories in Europe. Last year, though, we saw a glimpse of his true capabilities with his dramatic stage victory in the Vuelta e Espana.

Hampered by illness and injury this year, his last for Discovery, Danielson will be back racing next year for the new-and-improved Slipstream squad. I interviewed Danielson for PEZ Cycling News recently and the full story is here.