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2011 Tour de France – Stage 7 Wrap-up

Pavé would like to thank Handspun, Clément, and Laekhouse for supporting our coverage of the 2011 Tour de France. Today’s 218-kilometer Stage 7 from Le Mans to Chateauroux was expected to be relatively straightforward compared to what we’ve seen so far in the first week of the 2011 Tour de France. And while the stage … Continue reading

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2011 Tour de France Quick Stats – Quick-Step

A quick look at the TdF careers of the 2011 Quick Step Tour de France Squad

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2011 Tour de France Preview – Belgium

Pavé would like to thank Handspun, Clément, and Laekhouse for supporting our coverage of the 2011 Tour de France.   April is the month that traditionally gets Belgian cycling fans the most frenzied, but this year, July has them equally—if not more—excited about the Tour de France. And why not? With a healed, re-signed, and … Continue reading

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2011 Tour de France Preview – France

Pavé would like to thank Handspun and Clément for supporting our coverage of the 2011 Tour de France. Vive la Belle France! With its beautiful mountains, sunflowers, history, many revolutions, and deep history of bicycle racing, Tour de France is the best showcase of the fortunes of the country of France, its people, and perhaps … Continue reading

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Boonen to Quick-Step; Is Gilbert Next?

  With yesterday’s annoucement that Tom Boonen signed a 2-year contract extension with Quick Step, the next logical question surrounds whether or not Omega Pharma-Lotto’s Philippe Gilbert will join him. Boonen seems to have decided to ease any possible pressure heading into the Tour de France by signing now, while Gilbert is delaying his announcement … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – June 10, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, June 10, 2011 Geraint Thomas becomes ambassador for Welsh beef and lamb Help Wanted: Garmin-Cervélo Waiting To Fill White's Spot Pantani. On the Galibier a memorial will remember the Pirate Quick Step team on the lookout for new talent Seen any cool links we missed? Share ’em in … Continue reading

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