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A time to tout heavenly matchups ­ and overlook troubles CYCLING

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From: International Herald Tribune
Date: 20050110
Author:Samuel Abt

Samuel Abt
International Herald Tribune
01-10-2005
The sky may be leaden, the air nippy, but, as the poet/meteorologist Percy Bysshe Shelley asked, If winter comes, can spring be far behind?In the world of bicycle racing, the answer is a resounding ''no.'' Races will begin in the golden climes of Australia, Malaysia and Qatar shortly. A few weeks later, in frigid France, Spain and Belgium, the roads will also be filled with riders.Before the main course, though, come the aperitifs. These are the presentations held by all major teams in January to generate some buzz in the press, to thank ...

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