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Tag Archives: valverde
Monday Musette – Beloki, Blogs, Kites, and Kits
Following the long weekend, there’s a veritable cornucopia of things to enjoy! Let’s jump right in: 1. Here’s a great piece on the now legendary Armstrong-Across-Field/Beloki-Across-Asphalt moment from the 2003 Tour from the Freeman Transport blog. Selman’s last point is spot-on: rest assured that Armstrong already knows the profiles of the key stages as well … Continue reading
Weekend Preview – Vuelta and Isbergues
The Vuelta wraps-up this weekend with a flat 27km time trial around the ancient city of Toledo and the traditional final stage into Madrid. Friday’s Stage 19 was supposed to provide a last chance for GC fireworks with a summit finish in La Granja. Unfortunately, more explosions happened off the back of the lead group … Continue reading
Vuelta d’Espana Midpoint Report
Well, the Vuelta has about reached it’s midpoint, providing us with a good chance to look back over our pre-race predictions. If you recall, we divided this year’s participants into 4 groups according to what their attitudes and goals might be heading into this year’s final Grand Tour. We labeled them Redeemers, Builders, Asserters, and … Continue reading
Vuelta d’Espana Preview
It’s back to school time, so that means it’s time for the annual 3-week party known as the Vuelta d’Espana. Seriously, I remember hearing of fights among team personnel over who would get to work the race—it’s that much fun. For the riders though, it’s a bit of a different story, especially for those coming … Continue reading
Monday Musings РDauphin̩ Wrap-up, Suisse Begins, and the Dope Show
1. We’re in the thick of the Pre-Tour build-up races and this past week’s Dauphiné-Libéré didn’t disappoint. Let’s back our way down the final GC: –Alejandro Valverde won another Dauphiné thanks to a superb effort on Mont Ventoux. Given his pending absence from the Tour’s start list and a possible worldwide ban, one couldn’t help … Continue reading
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Tagged mavic, monday musings, rapha, suisse, tour, valverde, ventoux
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Monday Musings – Boonen Etc…
As I’m sure you’ve heard, Boonen’s tested positive—again—for cocaine—again. For now he’s been suspended indefinitely by Quick Step and will most likely miss his second consecutive Tour. Of course, we here at Pave hope for the best in this case, but it’s tough to see how he’s going to talk his way out of it … Continue reading
Tagged giro, monday musings, ramble, rapha, valverde
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