Tag Archives: Armstrong

2011 Team-By-Team Season Preview – Team Radio Shack

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

Each year, Pavé previews the upcoming road season with a countdown of the top-20 teams in the sport—we started last week with 20, 19, 18, and 17.  Today we pick things up with #16. #16 – Team Radio Shack It’s an understatement to say that 2010 didn’t quite go as planned for Team Radio Shack.  … Continue reading →

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2010 Team-By-Team Season Review: #11

Posted on December 10, 2010 by

#11 – Team Radio Shack (Preview Ranking: #14) What We Said: Some will say I ranked this squad too low.  But look at the facts—the team is built for one thing and one thing only: Lance Armstrong.  Geert Steegmans was signed to give the team at least somewhat of a presence in the classics, but … Continue reading →

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Monday Musette – A New White Jersey for Andy Schleck?

Posted on November 22, 2010 by

Here are some morsels for your Monday: 1. This just in: Team Lux is rumored to be starting the 2011 season in neutral jerseys.  Apparently the Schlecks don’t quite have their ducks in a row yet.  While it is yet to be confirmed, no matter how you spin it, this is not a good sign. … Continue reading →

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2010 Tour de France – Stage 16 Wrap-Up

Posted on July 20, 2010 by

It looks like Thomas Voeckler and Pierrick Fedrigo are continuing their version of “Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better” from last year’s Tour de France.  As they did in 2009, Voeckler and Fedrigo have now both scored stage wins for their BBox Bouygues Telecom squad—a welcome occurrence considering the team’s hoping to seal … Continue reading →

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2010 Tour de France – Stage 13 Wrap-Up

Posted on July 17, 2010 by

We were treated to another aggressive day of racing today , thanks to an undulating 196km route from Rodez to Revel.  In the end, you might have been a bit confused though, as the finale seemed to be a repeat of yesterday’s action, albeit with a different result. Here’s what we noticed: 1. At what … Continue reading →

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2010 Tour de France – Stage 12 Wrap-Up

Posted on July 16, 2010 by

Here’s the question of the day: was it worth it Alberto? In my humble opinion, yes and no.  Yes, because Contador’s attack in the middle of the Cote de la Croix-Neuve, gapped Andy Schleck, earning Contador ten seconds, but more importantly sending a message to the Luxembourger wearing yellow: “I’m faster than you are.” On … Continue reading →

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