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.

Holiday Gift Guide – Mopha Tool Wrap

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

The Mopha Tool Wrap was first sent to me as a gift from Steve over at Hampsten Cycles. I’ve always struggled with finding efficient, yet cool-looking ways to carry tools. For a while I used a sawed-off water bottle, but this presented problems on days when two bottles were required. I then moved to a … Continue reading →

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Holiday Gift Guide – Laekhouse

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

If you followed our coverage of this season’s grand tours, you might have tried your hand at winning one of several super cool (yes, I say things like “super cool”) t-shirts from Laekhouse. Designed and screened (by hand) in a Brooklyn apartment, Laekhouse shirts merge iconic cycling images with hipster-endorsed American Apparel t-shirts. Last year … Continue reading →

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Holiday Gift Guide – Team 7-Eleven by Geoff Drake w) Jim Ochowicz

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

This summer I had the pleasure of meeting a Canadian cycling aficionado named Nelson Hansen. He recently sent us this review of the new book from Velopress about the rise to prominence of Team 7-Eleven. You can follow him on Twitter: @thebaldbiker.   Velopress have been bringing us great books on cycling for years; this … Continue reading →

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Holiday Gift Guide – Rothera Cycling Caps

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

The holidays are a time to give gifts and thanks. This year, our Holiday Gift Guide is a chance to celebrate both–giving and thanking, that is. First, it’s our opportunity to highlight several products we would be happy to give to any cyclist or fan. But it’s also a chance for us to say “thank … Continue reading →

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Monday Musette – Il Lombardia Wrap-Up Contest

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

  I have a confession to make: I was unable to watch Saturday’s Il Lombardia as my wife and I picked this weekend to move into our new home. Luckily, I know there are many of you who enjoyed the race as it unfolded. So rather than write a report based upon a race I … Continue reading →

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Monday Musette – Paris-Tours, Colombia, Pippo’s Return, and Globalization

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

  Here’s this week’s Monday Musette: 1. Yesterday’s Paris-Tours provided an exciting finish to an event that’s proved difficult to predict. But after a season in which he consistently seemed to come-up short in important races (despite impressive rides), BMC’s Greg Van Avermaet took the biggest win of his career in what might have been … Continue reading →

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