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.

2010 Tour de France – Rest Day Report

Posted on July 12, 2010 by

Like many I’m sure, I’ve been taking advantage of today’s rest day to catch-up on all the things I might have been doing over the past 9 days. So in lieu of an official report from me , I thought I would leave you with this great Rest Day report from The Inner Ring. And … Continue reading →

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2010 Tour de France – Stage 8 Wrap-Up: “Winners and Losers”

Posted on July 11, 2010 by

On a day when many of us were expecting fireworks during Stage 8 of the Tour de France, we got them—and how!  With most of the race’s favorites still in contention, we seem poised for more aggressive racing when the Alps continue on Tuesday.  As for Lance Armstrong, a new era seems set to begin … Continue reading →

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2010 Tour de France – Stage 8 Live Blog

Posted on July 11, 2010 by

Come on over and join me today in today’s Live Blog for Bicycling Magazine.  I’ll be sharing duties with Joe Lindsey, Bicycling contributor and writer of The Boulder Report. Hope to see you there!

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2010 Tour de France – Stage 7 Wrap-Up & Virtual GC

Posted on July 10, 2010 by

I don’t know about you, but I certainly underestimated today’s stage.  I had heard from several sources that the final climb wasn’t all too difficult, and with the Tour’s first high mountain stage tomorrow, I thought we might see a large group or breakaway fighting out the finish—the kind of day perfectly suited for someone … Continue reading →

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2010 Tour de France – Stage 6 Wrap-Up – More Memoirs

Posted on July 10, 2010 by

Here are some contributions to yesterday’s team-by-team Week 1 Wrap-Up.  Thanks to everyone for participating–keep them coming! 1. Saxo Bank Part 1: Stage Three: won battle. Lost war? Part 2: And still no new main sponsor. (Cthulhu) 12. Cofidis Better than Footon, not quite Vacansoleil. (Joe) 13. FDJ Most forgettable French team—so far. (Joe) 14. … Continue reading →

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2010 Tour de France – Stage 7 Live Blog

Posted on July 10, 2010 by

Come on over and join me today in today’s Live Blog for Bicycling Magazine.  I’ll be sharing duties with Joe Lindsey, Bicycling contributor and writer of The Boulder Report. Hope to see you there!

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