Spanish climber Xavier Tondo will be joining teammate Carlos Sastre at the 2010 Giro d’Italia. “I am more than pleased with the planning that the team has laid out for me. And I am super-motivated for the Giro. I know I am going to the Giro with one objective: to work for Carlos Sastre. And that’s no problem at all for me, quite the contrary. For me, it’s an honor and even adds to the motivation,” says Tondo. Sastre won two stages of this year’s Giro, but with Tondo behind him next year, things should be different. 31-year-old Tondo is making the move to Cervélo Test Team after riding with small Spanish and Portuguese teams for the majority of his career. In 2007, Tondo won the Tour of Portugul, and captured the leader’s jersey at the Ruta del Sol last year. “We’ve already…

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Norway’s Edvald Boasson Hagen will be making his Tour de France debut next year with the new Team Sky. “I’ll ride the Tour mainly to gain experience. My goal is to drive the race; I also hope to win a stage,” he said to Sporza.be. Boasson Hagen saw many victories in 2009; winning at Gent-Wevelgem, stages at the Tour of Britain and Tour of Poland, and the overall classification in Britain. He made his Grand Tour debut at the Giro d’Italia and also got the Norwegian Time Trial Champion jersey. The 22-year-old plans to race the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix in 2010. “I’m glad I can ride those races. My goal is to perform there where possible,” said Boasson Hagen….

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Dear Riders/Readers,

In the midst of the many holiday festivities this day brings us, we’d like to take a moment to wish everyone of our readers a safe and Merry Christmas. Unfortunately, we don’t have anything “site breaking” to share with you at this time. We are working hard on a few additions to Bike Reviews that we plan on rolling out for Valentines Day 2010, however. In the interim, we hope you enjoy our daily contributions and look forward to growing with you.

Sincerely,
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The Specialized Aqua Veto Jacket has but one main purpose in life: to keep you dry while cycling. It is made with lightweight polyester/polyurethane bonded fabric, which is noted for its waterproof performance. The material is stretch-woven, ensuring a form-fit. There are pockets in the back, and even they are protected from the outside elements, so your goods can stay dry too. Velcro closures at the cuff help keep the water out of your sleeves, and a zippered chest pocket allows easy access to your stuff. You can purchase the Specialized Aqua Veto Jacket at the Specialized online shop for $140….

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Ladies, keep your head warm this winter with The North Face Ladies Pom Pom Beanie. One-size-fits-all, and is made with a combination of 50% acrylic and 50% wool for maximum warmth. A micro-fleece ear band ensures comfort during the cold winter months. It features a classic, retro look to it, keeping fashion in mind along with performance. You can purchase The North Face Ladies Pom Pom Beanie at Wiggle for $25.20….

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In an interview with CNN, Columbia-HTC’s owner Bob Stapleton is happy about Lance Armstrong‘s comeback, and he believes that Lance is “passing the mantle” to Mark Cavendish. “I think it is very interesting that the biggest name in the sport is embracing, and indeed passing the mantle, to the second biggest name in the sport. From Lance to Mark,” Stapleton said. “Lance’s return has brought lots of publicity back to the sport and taken it back onto the world stage. It wasn’t just Lance’s comeback, but the way he raced that was so amazing. Viewing figures for the Tour de France went up 40 per cent in the States this year and brought cycling to the attention of the world’s media, peaking at the Tour,” he added. He believes that Lance’s return hyped up other teams, encouraging them to try harder and make headlines. …

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Danish cyclist Martin Pedersen is no doubt having the best Christmas of his life, as his team, Footon-Servetto, guaranteed him a spot in the 2010 Tour de France. “It’s huge. I sit every year and follow the Tour de France on television. It’s a boyhood dream for all cyclists to be allowed to ride in the Tour de France,” Pedersen said to Danish TV 2 Sport. “I’ll try to take it quietly, but it is clear that this will really motivate me. Especially when it is cold and the snow comes down,” he adds. The 26-year-old will debut in 2010 after two years of absence, and he is excited about his first Grand Tour. “There must be big races and long stage race in order to reach a higher level as a cyclist,” he said….

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