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In the final major tune-up before the Olympics, Christoph Sauser and his cross-country compatriots warned the world that the road to gold now goes through Switzerland. We’d also like to introduce Canada’s next fat-tire hero, reveal how one disgruntled Aussie will get a chance to right a wrong come the Beijing Games, and check in with Martin Whiteley, agent to the stars.

At 52, the irascible Irishman’s cycling skills may have slightly waned, but his penchant for candid criticism is still as sharp as ever. Hear why Kelly hates races radios, doesn’t like indifferent youth and yearns for the days of a worthy patron.

Heretofore known as a one-day specialist, Spaniard Alejandro Valverde used a dominating Dauphiné performance to underscore his name on the 2008 Tour de France contenders list. And just like big Miguel Induráin, Valverde made it happen on his time trial bike.

Despite what some believe is an unjust decision, Astana team boss Johan Bruyneel says he’s not bitter about his team’s exclusion from this year’s Tour de France. Of course he still has plenty to say about the people who made the decision.

Put a football helmet on this Illinois native and she’d probably rush for 1,000 yards. As it is, this endurance athlete extraordinaire has succeeded in just about everything she’s tried.

TECH & TRAINING

Magura goes plush with the MX Rear Shock

New MTB gear: Look’s Quartz Carbon Pedals, Fulcrum Red Metal Zero disc wheels and Michelin’s Mountain Dry2 tires

Kelli Emmett’s Giant XTC Advanced SL hardtail and Anthem Advanced full-suspension

Five mini-tools that have everything you need

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