Author Archives: Whit

About Whit

My experiences might easily fit many cycling fans' definitions of “living the dream.” Since getting hooked on the sport watching Lance Armstrong win the 1993 U.S. Pro Championship, I've raced as an amateur on Belgian cobbles, traveled Europe to help build a European pro team, and piloted that team from Malaysia to Mont Ventoux. As a former assistant director sportif with Mercury-Viatel, I've also seen the less dreamy side of the sport – the side rife with broken contracts, infighting, and positive dope tests. These days, I live with my lovely wife in Pennsylvania and share my experiences and views on the sport at Bicycling Magazine, the Embrocation Cycling Journal, and at my own site, Pavé.

Letters from Abroad – Valentin Tackles Swiss Nationals

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

For the past two seasons, Valentin Scherz, a 20-year-old elite cyclocross racer from Switzerland, has come to the US to compete in races as part of the Philadelphia Cyclocross School program. This season he was captain of their 2010 Cyfac-Champion Systems p/b Revolution Wheelworks Team.  In 2010, Scherz successfully defended his Mid-Atlantic Cyclocross Series titles … Continue reading →

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Worst Helmet Ever?

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

Two questions: 1. Is it on backwards? 2. At what point does venting become counterintuitive? Discuss.

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Monday Musette – Previews from Australia to Argentina

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

At last, the 2011 season begins today and tomorrow in Argentina and Australia with Tour de San Luis and the Santos Tour Down Under kicking-off under sunny skies.  But while these events pale in comparison to the rest of the calendar, they’re a welcome sight for fans tired of debating team kit, sponsorship identities, and … Continue reading →

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Monday Musette – Why Leopard Has Big Stripes

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

While an abundance has already been said in other places, I thought today’s Monday Musette might be as good a time as any to share my own thoughts following Thursday’s presentation of Team Leopard-Trek (and there will be no pictures of indigenous people sporting full-body tattoos). 1. Overall, the presentation itself was an incredible let-down—we … Continue reading →

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Team Leopard-Trek Press Conference Summary

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

In case you missed it, here’s a quick run-down of everything that was revealed at today’s Team Leopard-Trek press conference. Share your comments below.

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Letters from Abroad – Valentin Scherz

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

For the past two seasons, Valentin Scherz, a 20-year-old elite cyclocross racer from Switzerland, has come to the US to compete in races as part of the Philadelphia Cyclocross School program. This season he was captain of their 2010 Cyfac-Champion Systems p/b Revolution Wheelworks Team.  In 2010, Scherz successfully defended his Mid Atlantic Cyclocross Series … Continue reading →

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