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Pave’s 2010 Domestic Cyclocross Awards

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

Here in the United States, cyclocross season is over. Sure, there may be a few races scattered here and there around the country after that muddy binge in Bend. But for us here at Pave, there’s only one thing to do before hanging up those ‘cross wheels, pulling out our rollers, and starting to train … Continue reading →

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Monday Musette – Moreno, Meeusen, Marianne, Medals, and a Miscarriage of Justice.

Posted on December 20, 2010 by

1. Was there something contagious in the  Italian water this past week? Moreno Argentin followed Mario Cipollini’s comments about the de-machoing of cycling with his own, saying “A lot of people aren’t hungry for success,” and accusing both Alberto Contador and the UCI of being spineless and soft. He also said that both Contador and … Continue reading →

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Stybar to Quick Step?

Posted on November 25, 2010 by

This morning, Cyclingnews reported that reigning cyclocross World Champion Zdenek Stybar is on the verge of signing with Quick Step, moving over to the perennially classics-oriented road team and potentially signaling a career change. Stybar, who had a dominant start to the season, has lost ground to his rivals in both the Superprestige and GvA … Continue reading →

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Team Lux: It’s Not About the Sponsor

Posted on November 18, 2010 by

Mattio’s one of several people we know who’s becoming fed-up with all the talk surrounding Team Lux’s (lack of) title sponsor(s).  Here’s his Point: It’s Not About the Sponsor Ladies and gentlemen, I understand: we’re getting close to winter. Where I live in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the ground is covered with an icy layer of early … Continue reading →

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Monday Musette – Spartacus, El Pistolero, Mud, & Boards

Posted on November 8, 2010 by

Here’s some stuff for you to chew on while you ride through the week. 1. Fabian Cancellara has not yet announced what team he’ll ride for in 2011, despite plenty of rumors that he’ll sign with the Luxembourg Pro Cycling Team. Meanwhile, the Luxembourg project has yet to announce much in the way of management, … Continue reading →

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Monday Musette – A Closer Look

Posted on September 27, 2010 by

Editor’s Note: In today’s Monday Musette, Mattio takes “A Closer Look at Stage 19 of the Vuelta”, a stage that might prove to have been a good indicator of who will be wearing the rainbow jersey six days from now. On paper, Stage 19 of the Vuelta looked like just another sprint finish.  However, the … Continue reading →

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