Philip Gomes



The real superteam

26 March 2012 | 9:00 - By Philip Gomes

Is Omega Pharma-Quick Step, a superteam or a team of super individuals, asks Cycling Central Editor Philip Gomes?

Tom Boonen, Omega Pharma-Quickstep (Getty)

Tom Boonen, Omega Pharma-Quickstep (Getty)

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Parkinglands

21 March 2012 | 14:00 - By Philip Gomes

Every few years an idea that seeks to place cyclists firmly outside user plans for the greenest and most used social space in the heart of Sydney is floated, notes Philip Gomes.

Google Map screenshot of Centennial Park (CC)

Google Map screenshot of Centennial Park (CC)

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Boonen takes aim at sprint cowboys

20 March 2012 | 0:00 - By Philip Gomes

Three-time Paris-Roubaix winner Tom Boonen is back to his best and mixing it with some of the fastest men in the peloton, however the veteran classics specialist has also noticed a new and perhaps reckless aggression at the close of races.

In the thick of it ... but Boonen now says he tries to stay out of danger in the sprints. (Getty Images)

In the thick of it ... but Boonen now says he tries to stay out of danger in the sprints. (Getty Images)

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Strength or guile?

18 March 2012 | 10:00 - By Philip Gomes

Did the strongest rider win Milan-San Remo? Some including Simon Gerrans say no. However Philip Gomes thinks the race winner was stronger if you use other definitions.

Simon Gerrans wins Milan-San Remo by half a wheel ahead of Fabian Cancellara (Sirotti)

Simon Gerrans wins Milan-San Remo by half a wheel ahead of Fabian Cancellara (Sirotti)

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Oh so close

07 March 2012 | 9:00 - By Philip Gomes

It was a case of déjà vu for late night viewers as Simon Gerrans and Alejandro Valverde renewed acquaintances on the finishing slope at Lac de Vassivière.

Simon Gerrans (L) and Alejandro Valverde (R) renewed their rivalry at Paris-Nice (Getty)

Simon Gerrans (L) and Alejandro Valverde (R) renewed their rivalry at Paris-Nice (Getty)

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