Monthly Archives: May 2011

Pro Tech: Giro Selector TT Helmet

Mouse over picture! We just caught wind of a new helmet from Giro – the Selector time trial helmet. One part of the press release really piqued our curiosity: An uninterrupted transition from helmet crown to the rider’s back is one of the biggest factors in aerodynamic efficiency and the Selector is the first helmet … Continue reading

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Monday Musette – Giro Rest Day Update

Pavé would like to thank Laekhouse for supporting our coverage of the 2011 Giro d’Italia. Ah, the rest day – when we finally get caught up with the weekend’s racing, and begin our work day without keeping one eye on the Gazzetta stream. Let’s take a quick review of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday’s racing at … Continue reading

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Weekend Preview – Giro, Picardie, ATOC, and Ardennais

  With several events starting today, here’s an early look at what to expect this weekend. 1. The Giro d’Italia really heats up this weekend, with two summit finishes sandwiching a flat stage with a sting in its tail. The fun begins Friday with the shortest road stage of the race, a 110-kilometer jaunt from … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – May 12, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, May 12, 2011 Petacchi Proud Of Second Place Finish In Fiuggi Alberto Contador: ‘I only eat my team’s food’ Etna is stirring, Giro boss not worried Zomegnan UCI hits out at L'Equipe doping results leak Seen any cool links we missed? Share ’em in the comments below!

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Giro: Midweek Check-in and Questions

Pavé would like to thank Laekhouse for supporting our coverage of the 2011 Giro d’Italia. While it’s been overshadowed by the death of Wouter Weylandt, the first several stages of the 2011 Giro have had plenty of excitement to offer. Stage 5, over the Strade Bianchi, was won by Peter Weening, who bridged to the … Continue reading

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Discuss: Voeckler or Gilbert?

  By winning Stage 4 and the overall title at last weeks 4 Days of Dunkirk, Thomas Voeckler took his seventh and eighth wins of the season–giving him one more than Philippe Gilbert*. This got me thinking: is Voeckler better? More exciting? None or both of the above? How do you think he would fare … Continue reading

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