Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, July 29, 2011
The “second half” of the season gets underway this weekend, with Pro Tour races in Spain and Poland. For some, the weekend is the last bit of racing before a well-deserved post-Tour break; for others, it begins the final build-up to the Vuelta a Espana and the autumn classics.
Saturday’s Clasica San Sebastian will see several Tour de France stars attempting to close the month with a victory in Spain’s more important single-day race. A race traditionally won and lost in the final hour (the last of two trips over the Jaizkibel and Arkale come with 38 and 2.7-kilometers to go,...Continue Reading
Pavé would like to thank Handspun, Clément, and Laekhouse for supporting our coverage of the 2011 Tour de France
Prior to the 2011 Tour de France, we were asking ourselves some questions about what we could expect from the fast finishers in this year’s edition.
Would Mark Cavendish continue his reign of terror? Could perennial podium men like Tyler Farrar and Andre Greipel steal stage wins? Would would be the surprise sprint winner of this year’s Tour? Who would be the surprise sprint contenders of this year’s Tour? How would sprinting rolleurs fare?
Mark Cavendish – Perhaps unsurprisingly, Cavendish had another banner Tour de France,...Continue Reading
Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, July 28, 2011
Pavé would like to thank Handspun, Clément, and Laekhouse for supporting our coverage of the 2011 Tour de France
It’s no secret that we here at Pavé have a special place in our hearts for classics hardmen. How did those whose careers are defined on the pavé, hellingen, and April rain fare in this year’s Tour de France?
Winnaars / Winners
1. Philippe Gilbert – After setting our hearts a-fluttering all spring, Gilbert didn’t disappoint with his Stage 1 win. Its predictability took nothing away from its beauty and power, and netted him the maillot jaune until his entire Omega Pharma Lotto squad spontaneously combusted...Continue Reading
Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, July 27, 2011
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