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.

Discuss: Can Gilbert Win Worlds?

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

  As leader of the 9-rider Belgian National Team, can Philippe Gilbert overcome a sprinter’s parcours to win Sunday’s World Championship Road Race? Discuss.

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Discuss: Is Cancellara Still the World’s Best?

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

  After losing individual time trials to Tony Martin at the Tour de France, Vuelta a Espana, and now, the World Championships, is  Fabian Cancellara no longer the world’s best against the clock? Has the mantle been passed? Discuss.

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Discuss – Will Sagan Wins Worlds?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

  Will Peter Sagan win next Sunday’s World Championship Road Race in Copenhagen? Discuss.

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Discuss: The Vuelta Podium

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

  With in-form men such as Vincenzo Nibali, Joaquin Rodriguez, Igor Anton, Denis Menchov, Carlos Sastre, and Jurgen Van Den Broeck all participating in the 3-week event, why/how did two domestiques end the race on the top two steps of the podium? Discuss.

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Monday Musette – Vuelta, Canada, L’Avenir, Cyclocross, Etc.

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

Here’s this week’s Monday Musette: 1. The 2011 Vuelta wrapped-up this weekend with Geox-TMC’s Juan José Cobo taking the overall title over Team Sky’s Christian Froome and Bradley Wiggins (now there’s a sentence I never thought I’d be typing). Cobo’s win was anything but expected—the 30-year-old professional has bounced around for several seasons, enjoying his … Continue reading →

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Radio Shack & Leopard Trek – The Merger

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

After two weeks of rumors, the merger of Team Radio Shack and Leopard Trek was confirmed yesterday evening. As a result, two World Tour squads jammed with talent, egos, and (unfulfilled) expectations will now have to find a way to co-exist as one. Here are my initial thoughts on the situation: 1. Shouldn’t this have … Continue reading →

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