Getting things rolling in February

Petacchi kicked off 2005 in style

Petacchi kicked off 2005 in style (Image credit: Sirotti)

After a winter break and some racing for those in the southern hemisphere, the European and US racing circuits get back into the swing of things during February. By the end of the month it's time for the classics [and the pain] to begin in Belgium as the season begins to take shape. Les Clarke takes a look at the racing highlights of February.