Monthly Archives: June 2009

Monday Musings РDauphin̩ Wrap-up, Suisse Begins, and the Dope Show

1. We’re in the thick of the Pre-Tour build-up races and this past week’s Dauphiné-Libéré didn’t disappoint. Let’s back our way down the final GC: –Alejandro Valverde won another Dauphiné thanks to a superb effort on Mont Ventoux. Given his pending absence from the Tour’s start list and a possible worldwide ban, one couldn’t help … Continue reading

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Dauphin̩ Final Stage РLive Stream

For live video coverage of today’s final stage of the Dauphiné, click here.

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Dauphin̩ Stage 5 РLive Stream of Mont Ventoux Summit Finish

For live video coverage of today’s Stage 5 (finishing atop Mont Ventoux) of the Dauphiné, click here.

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Un Pari Fou?

Josef Fischer – 1896First Winner; Fixed Winner! Un pari fou…a crazy bet. By now I’m sure you’ve read the various accounts of last summer’s Rapha Crazy Bet. Maybe you also read of Jeremy Dunn, Guy Andrews, and Co.’s attempt at another crazy bet this April. Well, it seems that I too am not immune from … Continue reading

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Pav̩ Interview- Take Two! РZac Daab

We had some publishing difficulties yesterday, but here’s the inaugural post in what we hope will become a regular feature (not the errors yesterday) on Pavé. Zac Daab is a legend in many circles–on both coasts. Originally a member of the Seven Cycles crew, Zac moved to Seattle where he is now the owner and … Continue reading

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Monday Musings – Giro Wrap-up, Boycotts, and More!

Lots to talk about today. Let’s jump right in! 1. Better late than never for Phillipe Gilbert. We tagged him for Stage 4. He waited until Stage 20. It was a well-deserved win for a rider who’s been in the thick of it since the season started. While other Classics stars were getting rested or … Continue reading

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