Monthly Archives: April 2011

At the Quick Step-Innergetic Dinner Table

Last Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix was the first edition that Patrick Lefevere’s Quick Step-Innergetic team failed to net a single rider in the top ten since its inception in 2001, when they split from the powerhouse Mapei team.  In its lifetime, it has won Paris-Roubaix in 2001, 2002, 2005, 2008, and 2009 – the last three with their superstar Tom … Continue reading

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The Sticky Bidon – April 11, 2011

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, April 11, 2011 20 KM without a saddle in Paris-Roubaix Is Richmond ready for the worlds? Garmin Demonstrates Team Power | Boulder Report Photo Gallery: Carnage On The Cobbles 2011 Paris-Roubaix, the Arenberg Forest: a Ben Delaney gallery Seen any cool links we missed? Share ’em in the … Continue reading

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Van Summeren’s Roubaix Win in Castelli’s New Speedsuit

This morning, we received an email about the Castelli SpeedSuit that Johan Van Summeren wore to his Paris-Roubaix victory on Sunday. In part, it reads, Castelli invented the first skinsuit for road racing. The upper part is essentially a full zip aero jersey with an improved fit and a new fabric on the shoulders to … Continue reading

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Monday Musette – Paris Roubaix Wrap-Up

On Saturday night, I couldn’t wait for bedtime, so that I could wake up and watch Paris-Roubaix. I wasn’t too pleased with my alarm when it chirped at me just after 6AM (on a weekend!), but once I settled into this year’s Hell of the North then all was forgiven – for much like during … Continue reading

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Pavé Kit Order Deadline Extended

As many of our readers were participating in Battenkill, the Roubaix Challenge, and Paris-Roubaix over the weekend, we’ve decided to extend the deadline one more day–orders will be accepted until 12:00 (noon) EST Tuesday. To support the site and receive some great-looking Castelli clothing, just click here or on the “Shop” link at the top … Continue reading

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The Feed Zone – Paris-Roubaix 2011

The Pavé Feed Zone – Paris-Roubaix 2011

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