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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.

Dwars Door Vlaanderen – Wrap-up

Posted on March 24, 2010 by

I think the only person happier than I was about Matti Breschel winning today’s Dwars Door Vlaanderen was Matti Breschel. Don’t get worng: Pavé isn’t designed to be a prognostication site; I predict winners simply for entertainment purposes. Being correct just adds to the fun; I won’t gloat—for too long, at least. I caught the … Continue reading →

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Dwars Door Vlaanderen – Live Stream

Posted on March 24, 2010 by

It’s my lunchbreak, and there are still about 30km left in today’s race–how lucky! Here’s a link to a live stream that seems to be working. Enjoy!

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Dwars Door Vlaanderen – Preview

Posted on March 23, 2010 by

The build-up to the cobbled classics begins in earnest tomorrow with the 65th Dwars Door Vlaanderen.  Formerly known as Dwars Door Belgie and the GP Stad Waregem, this semi-classic begins the peloton’s re-acclimatization to the hills and cobbles of Flanders.  This year’s edition covers 200 kilometers, heading east from Roeselare toward Brakel, the hometown of … Continue reading →

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Monday Musette – Milan-San Remo Wrap-up

Posted on March 22, 2010 by

Saturday’s Milan-San Remo went-off without a hitch–despite the weather’s best attempts to ruin the day. After 298 kilometers of racing in cold, rainy conditions, it was a Spaniard who ended-up with the victory. Funny how two men from warmer, sunnier climates have taken wins in two of the season’s grimiest races thus far. Here’s what … Continue reading →

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Milan-San Remo Live Stream

Posted on March 20, 2010 by

Here’s a link to a USA-friendly, legal live stream of today’s race. Enjoy!

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Milan-San Remo Preview

Posted on March 19, 2010 by

It’s a bit of shame that when we talk about the favorites for Milan-San Remo we look at sprinters.  Maybe it’s just the way the sport’s evolved over time, but it seems that the likelihood of a true breakaway succeeding gets slimmer and slimmer every year.  And worse, while it used to be that only … Continue reading →

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