Author Archives: Whit

About Whit

My experiences might easily fit many cycling fans' definitions of “living the dream.” Since getting hooked on the sport watching Lance Armstrong win the 1993 U.S. Pro Championship, I've raced as an amateur on Belgian cobbles, traveled Europe to help build a European pro team, and piloted that team from Malaysia to Mont Ventoux. As a former assistant director sportif with Mercury-Viatel, I've also seen the less dreamy side of the sport – the side rife with broken contracts, infighting, and positive dope tests. These days, I live with my lovely wife in Pennsylvania and share my experiences and views on the sport at Bicycling Magazine, the Embrocation Cycling Journal, and at my own site, Pavé.

2011 Tour de France – Stage 7 Wrap-up

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

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 – Stage 1 Wrap-Up

Posted on July 2, 2011 by

Pavé would like to thank Handspun, Clément, and Laekhouse for supporting our coverage of the 2011 Tour de France.   After a somewhat relaxed start to today’s Stage 1 of the 2011 Tour de France, two crashes in the final 10 kilometers provided a dramatic finale to an otherwise slow day of racing. Unfortunately for … Continue reading →

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2011 Tour de France Preview – South & Central America

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

Pavé would like to thank Handspun, Clément, and Laekhouse for supporting our coverage of the 2011 Tour de France.   Five years from now, I suspect there will be much to say about Colombia’s Tour prospects, as a fine young crop of Colombian professionals—thanks largely to the revitalization of the nation’s once-formidable national program—is beginning … Continue reading →

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2011 Tour de France Preview – Belgium

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

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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First Look РGarmin-Cerv̩lo TDF Kit

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

Pavé would like to thank Handspun, Clément, and Laekhouse for supporting our coverage of the 2011 Tour de France. Garmin-Cervélo unveiled it’s new limited edition kit for the 2011 Tour de France this morning. Do you like it?  

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2011 Tour de France Preview – Australia

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Pavé would like to thank Handspun and Clément for supporting our coverage of the 2011 Tour de France.   Australia’s Tour contingent—while small—might just be the deepest of any nation in the race. A solid mix of youth and experience, look for the Aussies to contend in all phases of this year’s Tour de France. … Continue reading →

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