On September 11th, 2001, Mercury-Viatel’s Baden Cooke won the 6th Stage of the Tour l’Avenir. To say this wouldn’t be the lasting news of the day is something of an understatement. l’Avenir is known as a showcase for up-and-coming stars, and that year’s edition proved no different. Future Giro and (sorta) Vuelta winner Denis Menchov…
