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Sturmann takes out 3rd NL Tour

Written by Shinboners at 08:33 20/9-2011

  Torben Sturmann today won the sixth stage of The NL Tour for the fourth time, giving him his third winners jersey for the Nederlandse Tour after a 3 season absence. An elated Sturmannator thanked his leadout train who he described as "just brilliant" before showering the entire podium and crowd with champagne. This is likely to be one of Sturmann's last rides for Shinboners as he is soon to be released from the team, so it was an extra emotional moment for both him and the entire Shinboners team. Manager Paul was unavailable for comment but a team source said he was ecstatic and rated this win as the best due to the tremendous quality of his ooponents in this season's edition of the race...

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Comments


Telstra at 08:00 22/9-2011
  Yes iPad struck again

Shinboners at 23:36 21/9-2011
  Haha no

ultrajectum at 12:57 21/9-2011
  great win.. Without topform!
  
  Ipad telstra? :)

Shinboners at 05:53 21/9-2011
  Thanks mate. Same to you for Germany

Telstra at 04:32 21/9-2011
  Sorry congrats on your tour win.

Telstra at 04:32 21/9-2011
  Contests on your tour win.

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