Monthly Archives: May 2011

Boonen to BMC? Don’t Be Surprised

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

  While everyone’s talking about the pending divorce of Omega Pharma-Lotto, little has been said about the fact that Mr. Tom Boonen’s contract with Quick-Step expires at the end of the 2011 season. Boonen recently announced that he would be riding the Tour and the Vuelta in preparation for a world championship course that suits … Continue reading →

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Product of the Week: Classic Cycling Essentials

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

A few weeks ago, I received a package from Classic Cycling Essentials, a small handcrafter of embrocation and cyclists’ toiletry accessories. Brad Ford, the brains behind the business, is a supporter of Pavé, and generously sent us some of his product for us to play with. Plenty has been written about embrocation before – the … Continue reading →

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The Sticky Bidon – May 3, 2011

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Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, May 3, 2011 Serge Pauwels wonders if he has reached a dead end with Team Sky Was Davis Shunned By Astana Managment In Turkey? | Cyclingnews.com Frame builders unite and UCI listens and reduces approval costs Stybar to debut in Dunkirk Seen any cool links we missed? Share … Continue reading →

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Gilbert Needs A Lieutenant

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

There is some reporting floating around that Phillipe Gilbert is interested in racing with Vacansoleil’s Bjorn Leukemans at whatever team he winds up when his contract with Omega Pharma-Lotto expires. Gilbert and Leukemans aren’t strangers to each other, clearly. They took first and second at the Brabantse Pijl this year, riding away from the field … Continue reading →

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Discuss: Is Wiggins a Bust?

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

  I have a confession to make: I’m obsessed with great white sharks. Seriously—one of my lifelong dreams is to hop a plane to South Africa or San Francisco, charter a boat, and see one up close and personal (just ask my wife, she’s tired of hearing about it). I don’t need to touch it, … Continue reading →

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The Sticky Bidon – May 2, 2011

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, May 2, 2011 Van Hummel Laughs Off Greipel's Gripes Urban Archeology Unearths Lost Velodrome In Detroit – BikeRadar A Future in Silver City | Boulder Report Cofidis In Search Of Winner To Re-enter World Tour Mantova doping investigation: BMC suspends Ballan and Santambrogio from competition Seen any cool … Continue reading →

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