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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.

Cancellara RVV Bike Change Video

Posted on April 7, 2010 by

This didn’t work the first time I tried to post it, so I did a video screen capture and tried my best to get a good copy of the footage–so excuse the first few moments. As for the action itself, well–it speaks for itself.  Enjoy! Free online screen recorder One note: if you are the … Continue reading →

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Scheldeprijs Preview

Posted on April 6, 2010 by

Tomorrow brings the 98th running of the Scheldeprijs, a 205-kilometer semi-classic in the region surrounding Antwerp.  Traditionally run on the Wednesday after Paris-Roubaix, this year’s race takes the spot vacated by Ghent-Wevelgem’s jump to the Sunday before the Tour of Flanders.  While the start list gains a few big names as a result of the … Continue reading →

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Monday Musette – Flanders Wrap-Up

Posted on April 6, 2010 by

Sometimes it’s okay to be wrong, I guess. While I expected to have to wait another week for a real showdown between top favorites Tom Boonen, Fabian Cancellara, and co., I was pleasantly surprised to see an aggressive and exciting race. Here’s what I noticed: 1. Hats-off to Fabian Cancellara for adding a third jewel … Continue reading →

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Cancellara’s Bike Change – Terrific Video

Posted on April 5, 2010 by

Today’s Monday Musette is on it’s way–but until then, enjoy this video of Cancellara’s bike change.  Does a cyclocross career beckon for the Swiss star? Come back soon for more!

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Tour of Flanders/Ronde Van Vlaanderen – Live Stream

Posted on April 4, 2010 by

Here’s a link to live stream of today’s Tour of Flanders. Feel free to follow us on Twitter for some live commentary as the race progresses. Have a great Sunday!

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Tour of Flanders/Ronde Van Vlaanderen Preview

Posted on April 3, 2010 by

The Tour of Flanders isn’t until Sunday, but it’s already claimed it’s first victim as Filippo Pozzato has been sent home with the flu. By now you’ve read about the changes to the route—the riders face a new sequence of the climbs with the 5 climbs from the Oude Kwaremont to the Taaienberg all crammed … Continue reading →

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