Monthly Archives: August 2011

A Visit to Handspun’s Facilities

Recently, I was lucky enough to take a trip to visit one of Pavé’s supporters, Handspun. Handspun is an expert wheelbuilding service that’s a spin-off of one of North America’s major distributors, Quality Bicycle Products. QBP lives in a big warehouse complex outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota – a short ride on a day off for … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – August 9, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, August 9, 2011 Visconti To Ride For Movistar In 2012 Aldag Helping HTC-Highroad Riders Find Teams For 2012 Abdoujaparov takes advisory role with Astana, asked to help Kashechkin prepare for Vuelta a España Cycling in Italy: Touring and Eating by Bike (Find out about the next trip here!) … Continue reading

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Thor Hushovd to BMC – My (Quick) Two Cents

  It has just been announced that Thor Hushovd has signed with BMC for the next three years, an interesting move that has several possible implications. Here are two quick thoughts: 1. How does Thor’s signing affect BMC’s long-rumored acquisition of Philippe Gilbert? While not as expensive as Gilbert, Thor likely didn’t come cheap; one … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – August 8, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, August 8, 2011 Lefevere doesn't give up on Gilbert and Van der Broeck Stuart O’Grady confirms he’s joining GreenEdge Lewis Shocked Over HTC-Highroad Disband The 2012 Tour Of Poland Could Be Held During The Tour De France Seen any cool links we missed? Share ’em in the comments … Continue reading

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Monday Musette – HTC-HighRoad Edition

  Like everyone, I’ve had a lot going through my mind as the dust settles on the dissolution of HTC-HighRoad. Here’s my best attempt at putting them to words: 1. Bob Stapleton was brought in to rescue T-Mobile, who was being suffocated by drug allegations, lack of identity, and a withdrawing sponsor. The 2007 positive of Patrick Sinkewitz was … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – August 5, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, August 5, 2011 Danielson points to mental prep, “weird looking chest” as Colorado advantages Bobridge, Meyer Brothers First Australian Signings For GreenEdge Where will Cavendish land? GreenEDGE could snag sprinting’s big fish Seen any cool links we missed? Share ’em in the comments below!

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