Cancellara building up slowly for Spring Classics

Fabian Cancellara (Saxo Bank)

Fabian Cancellara (Saxo Bank) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Many people were surprised to see World time trial champion Fabian Cancellara get left behind during the opening team time trial at the Tour of Qatar. He also missed the front echelon on Monday's road stage, while most of his big-name Classics rivals were in the thick of the action.

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