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.

Weekend Preview – Murcia, West Flanders, L’Eroica, and the Race to the Sun

Posted on March 6, 2010 by

The season’s heating-up with several important events taking place this weekend. Here’s a run-down of what’s going-on: 1. Let’s begin in Spain, where the 5-day Vuelta a Murcia continues through Sunday—albeit without any Italian and some important Spanish teams. Tomorrow’s flat 22km time trial offers our first chance to see some of the Grand Tour … Continue reading →

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Cyclocross Power Ranking – Final Edition of 2009/2010

Posted on March 4, 2010 by

Here’s the final installment of Erik’s Cross Report and Power Ranking–for this cross season, at least.  Thanks to Erik for all his time and efforts–his insights are greatly appreciated.  Keep checking Erik’s site, The Run-up for more news and info this off-season. It’s been a long season with a lot of great racing from a … Continue reading →

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Monday Musette – Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Edition

Posted on March 1, 2010 by

Photo by Van Wichelen. In hindsight, going to NAHBS on the weekend of Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne might have been a bad idea as it prevented me from providing you the most up-to-date commentary on the weekend’s action. That said, last week was probably to most popular and well-read week in Pavé’s 1-year history—for that, … Continue reading →

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Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne – Live Stream

Posted on February 28, 2010 by

Click here for a live stream of today’s race–it works in the USA.  Classic weather–the race has been shortened by 20km! Enjoy!

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Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Live Stream

Posted on February 27, 2010 by

This link seems to be working–for now–in the USA. Enjoy!

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And it begins! – Pavé’s Belgian Opening Weekend Preview

Posted on February 26, 2010 by

The season finally begins this weekend with Belgium’s Omloop Het Niuewsblad and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne, the two opening dates on the Belgian calendar—and the unofficial beginning to the official road season in Europe. Saturday’s the featured event, as the Omloop and is longer and more difficult than Kuurne. That said, with only a few exceptions, most riders … Continue reading →

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