Bauke Vs Wout Two Dutch Stars of the Peloton: Two Different Roles — — Team Leader Vs Super-Domestique — 103Rd Tour 103Rd 103Rd Tour 103Rd
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— BAUKE VS WOUT TWO DUTCH STARS OF THE PELOTON: TWO DIFFERENT ROLES — — TEAM LEADER VS SUPER-DOMESTIQUE — 103RD TOUR 103RD 103RD TOUR 103RD There’s a resurgence in Dutch cycling and, for a few days at the Tour de France, Bauke Mollema was Chris Froome’s main GC rival. Meanwhile, Wout Poels was the key domestique for the eventual champion in 2016. Erik Raschke considers the two Dutchmen. 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Absolutely.1425g Wheelset Sponsor Yourself? Absolutely.1425g Wheelset 303 NSW CARBON CLINCHER REDUCED FREEHUB DRAG 303 NSW CARBON CLINCHER REDUCED FREEHUB DRAG THE FINISHED PRODUCTS ™ ™ THE FINISHED PRODUCTS ™ ™ depth 45mm Cognition w/ Axial Clutch Technology depth 45mm Cognition w/ Axial Clutch Technology I have always had trouble understanding Assos’ clothing THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM 1425g Wheelset I have always had trouble understanding Assos’ clothing THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM 1425g Wheelset range. There are plenty of made-up words, numbers, full Phil Duff said that Assos isexternal for “someone28.5 mmwho… typically UNMATCHED STOPPING POWER range. There are plenty of made-up words, numbers, full Phil Duff said that Assos isexternal for “someone28.5 mmwho… typically UNMATCHED STOPPING POWER Showstopper™ Technology Showstopper™ Technology stops, underscores and capital letters when looking at the has way more money thaninternal time but 17.25will usemm their money depth 45mm stops, underscores and capital letters when looking at the has way more money than internaltime but 17.25will usemm their money depth 45mm catalogue. Assos has identified this area of concern and it vis-à-vis their valuable time to basically ensure they have external 28.5mm UNMATCHED STOPPING POWER catalogue. Assos has identified this area of concern and it vis-à-vis their valuable time to basically ensure they have external 28.5mm UNMATCHED STOPPING POWER ™ ™ recently simplified the range from seven different layering the best.” It was refreshing to hear the CEO acknowledging internal 17.25mm Showstopper Technology recently simplified the range from seven different layering the best.” It was refreshing to hear the CEO acknowledging internal 17.25mm Showstopper Technology ensembles to four. The bizarre names remain, but once the the high price of his company’s products but it may seem a ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT DEFINED. ensembles to four. The bizarre names remain, but once the the high price of his company’s products but it may seem a ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT DEFINED. core is understood, it is an easily spoken language. little elitist, often alienating to cyclists who don’t consider 303 core is understood, it is an easily spoken language. little elitist, often alienating to cyclists who don’t consider 303 The four collections (known as the ‘climaRange’) relate themselves flush with cash. The four collections (known as the ‘climaRange’) relate themselves flush with cash. Introducing the Zipp 303 NSW Carbon Clincher - Light enough to attack the Introducing the Zipp 303 NSW Carbon Clincher - Light enough to attack the to the season. The numbers represent where the item sits The idea to ‘Sponsor Yourself’ creeps in when one to the season. The numbers represent where the item sits The idea to ‘Sponsor Yourself’ creeps in when one within the layering systems: 1.4 is summer; 2.4 spring and/ considers the value of Assos to their cycling. Those who buy climbs, tough enough to excel in the cobbled classics, 303 NSW is built for a within the layering systems: 1.4 is summer; 2.4 spring and/ considers the value of Assos to their cycling. Those who buy climbs, tough enough to excel in the cobbled classics, 303 NSW is built for a or autumn; 3.4 early winter; and 4.4 is winter.