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2011 Tour de France Quick Stats – Rabobank

A quick look at the TdF careers of the 2011 Rabobank Tour de France Squad

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2011 Tour de France Preview – Holland

Pavé would like to thank Handspun, Clément, and Laekhouse for supporting our coverage of the 2011 Tour de France. From the Netherlands – also known as Holland – come people who call themselves Dutch. Why they can’t agree on consistent nomenclature, I do not know. The country can agree, however, that it prefers its top … Continue reading

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Tour de Suisse – Preview

  Aside from the grand tours, the Tour de Suisse is probably the most prestigious national tour a rider can add to his resume. At nine days, it’s also one of the longest. And while some recent editions have tended to favor riders of a different sort, this year’s difficult parcours favors a true all-rounder—someone … Continue reading

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Langeveld Leaving Rabobank – Too Early?

  After a few seasons of high finishes in the cobbled classics, Rabobank’s Sebastian Langeveld finally broke through to win this spring’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad after a solo attack saw him out in front for the final 50 kilometers of the race. He’s gone too early, was my thought at the time. But the Dutchman … Continue reading

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Monday Musette – Giro, Etc…

Pavé would like to thank Laekhouse for supporting our coverage of the 2011 Giro d’Italia.   Here’s this week’s Monday Musette: 1. I’m going to go out on a limb and declare Saxo Bank’s Alberto Contador the winner of the 2011 Giro d’Italia—at least until we hear otherwise. After three spectacular days in the Dolomites, … Continue reading

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Paris-Roubaix Recon: A Gallery

Excited for tomorrow? We here at Pavé are too! Here are some team recon photos from Tim van Wichelin and Fotoreporter Sirotti to help pass the time until Paris-Roubaix starts!

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