Category Archives: Races

Montepaschi Strade Bianche – Photo Special

  These are the days when I’m thankful for the talents of photographers like Stefano Sirotti. Enjoy!          

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Monday Musette – Weekend Wrap-Up

  If Saturday’s Montepaschi Stradebianche is any indicator, we’re in for a treat over the next few weeks. I can’t remember a time in which it seemed as if every possibly spring classic protagonist was on track to be at his best for his preferred event. Milan-San Remo, the cobbled races, the Ardennes—everyone looks as … Continue reading

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2011 Paris-Nice – Preview

  The first important stage race of the season begins tomorrow in Houdan, France with the 69th edition of Paris-Nice. This year’s Race to the Sun has taken a somewhat different approach than in past years, forgoing the traditional opening Prologue for a road stage, saving the contre le montre for longer, 27-kilometer stage later … Continue reading

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Weekend Preview – West-Vlaanderen, Murcia, and l’Eroica

Here’s a preview of some of this weekend’s events: 1. In Belgium, Radio Shack’s Jesse Sergent heads into the weekend as the leader of the Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen after a dominating team performance in today’s Prologue. The Shack finished 1,2,3, and 5 over the 7-kilometer circuit, an impressive ride by the team’s C-squad. So Sergent … Continue reading

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February’s Rider of the Month – Robert Gesink

In conjunction with the new ‘Team of the Month‘ feature,  Pavé will also be selecting riders who have excelled during the previous month to be named the Pavé Rider of the Month. For February, this title is deservedly awarded to Robert Gesink of Rabobank. Gesink delivered an astoundingly good performance at the Tour of Oman, winning … Continue reading

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2010/2011 Cyclocross Awards: Wins and Losses

Wins: Sven Nys had a rough start to the season but turned on the juice for a dominant November, during which he took over the lead in the Superprestige and GvA series from Zdenek Stybar, who would go on to take time off to recover from a nagging injury. Nys was able to hold on … Continue reading

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