Anthony Tan's Velo Files



How'd you like d'em apples?

30 April 2012 | 15:00 - By Anthony Tan

Too much too soon? Not at all, says Anthony Tan, believing Bradley Wiggins to be very much the leader among men for July.

Bradley Wiggins just keeps on winning in 2012. (Getty Images)

Bradley Wiggins just keeps on winning in 2012. (Getty Images)

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Analysis: Fleche Wounds

19 April 2012 | 16:00 - By Anthony Tan

With the wounds from La Flèche Wallonne still raw, Anthony Tan analyses the key moments and key riders, which provide a telling clue as to who will rule Sunday in 'La Doyenne’, Liège-Bastogne-Liège.


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The colour of money

17 April 2012 | 9:00 - By Anthony Tan

Don’t you love it when a complete underdog such as Enrico Gasparotto wins a race like Amstel Gold? Just goes to show big money does not equal big victories, writes Anthony Tan.

The BMC Racing team during a training session prior to the 110th edition of the Paris-Roubaix (AAP)

The BMC Racing team during a training session prior to the 110th edition of the Paris-Roubaix (AAP)

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Learning the hard way

09 April 2012 | 9:30 - By Anthony Tan

It might sound strange for Anthony Tan to say that being pinged for cocaine was the best thing that ever happened to Tom Boonen, but it appears to be true.

An emotional Tom Boonen (Omega Pharma-Quickstep) after taking the 2012 Paris-Roubaix in France. (Getty Images)

An emotional Tom Boonen (Omega Pharma-Quickstep) after taking the 2012 Paris-Roubaix in France. (Getty Images)

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We need you, Cam…

08 April 2012 | 10:00 - By Anthony Tan

The reinstatement of Cameron Meyer into the Australian team pursuit line-up for the London Games is not just logical, but essential, writes Anthony Tan from the Track World Championships.

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Heavy handed

07 April 2012 | 9:00 - By Anthony Tan

Some of the most eagerly anticipated match-ups of the entire week have been ruined by a bunch of overzealous commissaires, and in the eyes of Anthony Tan, sullied the spirit of track racing.

Simona Krupeckaite (L) and Victoria Pendleton (Getty)

Simona Krupeckaite (L) and Victoria Pendleton (Getty)

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Roubaix: A fait accompli?

06 April 2012 | 11:00 - By Anthony Tan

Anthony Tan wonders, is there any reason, any reason at all, to doubt Tom Boonen holding aloft a fourth piece of pavé come Easter Sunday in Hell?

Which one of these cobbles would you like Mr. Boonen? (AAP)

Which one of these cobbles would you like Mr. Boonen? (AAP)

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