2010 Pavé Kit – Now Taking Orders!

by Whit

It’s the biggest shopping weekend of the year in the USA, so I thought I’d get in on the action.The 2010 Pavé kit has been finalized, and orders are now being taken. All clothing will be made by Champion System; please head to their website for specific details about items and sizing.Pricing:S/S Jersey (Race OR Club Cut): $75L/S Fleece Jersey: $100ThermoShield Winter Jacket: $135ThermoShield Winter Vest: $125WindGuard Wind Vest: $70Bib Shorts: $85Fleece Bib Tights: $110Fleece Arm Warmers: $30/pairEuro Cycling Cap*: $12Euro Winter Cycling Cap: $32*Please note, the Euro Cycling Cap does not have a cloth stripe down the enter; the stripes...Continue Reading

Wednesday Cross Report and Power Rankings

by Whit

Here’s Erik’s latest cyclocross report and Power Ranking. As always, you can read more reports and analysis over at his site, The Run-up. Feel free to share your comments and feedback below.Both continents witnessed dominating performances by two riders this past weekend, Tim Johnson and Zdenek Stybar. Johnson took the solo approach, attacking the lead group at both rounds of the Super Cross Cup on Long Island. He was clearly the best rider in the US this weekend, forcing me to rethink my “sure thing” at Nationals: Ryan Trebon. Stybar’s domination involved a little more luck and a whole lotta...Continue Reading

Monday Musette – SBC/AC Follow-up, Merckx, Molly, & Christmas Shopping

by Whit

For some of us, today presents the beginning of a short week, regardless, there’s much to talk about:1. My post Friday certainly generated a lot of feedback! First I want to thank everyone who shared an opinion. I’m excited to see the Pavé community growing into a place where opinions are shared and discussed by everyone–not just me.That said, a follow-up to Friday’s rant: despite how my thoughts came across, I am well aware that the sponsorship of a professional cycling team is a business decision made for the sake of what all parties involved consider to be their best interests....Continue Reading

Why Specialized? Why?

by Whit

I have to admit, I was pretty disappointed by the news this morning that Specialized was ending it’s agreement to supply bikes for Team Quick Step. I wish I could say I was surprised though. As soon as Specialized inked a million-dollar deal to provide bikes for Alberto Contador, I knew the writing was on the wall. At first I had hoped that Contador’s S-Works contract was a sign that he would indeed be joining Patrick Lefevere’s Quick Step squad for 2010; however, it now seems clear the signals pointed in exactly the opposite direction: not only won’t Quick Step...Continue Reading

Wednesday Cross Report and Power Rankings

by Whit

Erik’s back on track this week with his latest cyclocross report and Power Ranking. You can read more reports and analysis over at his site, The Run-up. Feel free to share your comments and feedback below.We’re 10 weeks into the season and one fact has remained true: cyclocross is unpredictable. Determining the best rider in Europe and North America is tough. Once again, Ryan Trebon and Tim Johnson split victories in the US. In Europe, Sven Nys picked up another victory, as did Niels Albert. So what can we determine from this past week of racing? In the US, Ryan...Continue Reading