Category Archives: Races

New Column – Erik’s Wednesday Cross Power Rankings

As the 2009 road season winds its way to a close, it’s time to look ahead to wonders of fall and winter. For many, that means one thing and one thing only: cyclocross. At Pavé, we can’t help but have a crush on the sport—like that cousin you see once in a while at family … Continue reading

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Worlds Road Race Preview

Worlds Road Race The Start List for Sunday’s Elite Men World Championship Road Race has been finalized, so it’s time for Pavé’s Race Preview. Let’s start at the bottom and work our way up to #1, shall we? Finland (#201)The last rider registered is #201, Jussi Veikkanen. He’s Finland’s lone representative and offers a terrific … Continue reading

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Worlds ITT Preview

While its Start List isn’t as star-studded as Sunday’s Road Race, tomorrow’s World Championship ITT possesses no shortage of riders capable of winning the Rainbow Skinsuit. Luckily, the list itself is short, making it easy to sort the contenders from the pretenders. Let’s take a look at the 10 whom we feel have the best … Continue reading

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Weekend Preview – Vuelta and Isbergues

The Vuelta wraps-up this weekend with a flat 27km time trial around the ancient city of Toledo and the traditional final stage into Madrid. Friday’s Stage 19 was supposed to provide a last chance for GC fireworks with a summit finish in La Granja. Unfortunately, more explosions happened off the back of the lead group … Continue reading

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Worlds 2009 – Trouble in Belgium?

There’s trouble brewing in Belgium–and no, I’m not talking about a new batch of Chimay. National coach Carlo Bomans has named the following 8 riders to the Belgian National Team for the road race next weekend in Mendrisio:Phillipe GilbertTom BoonenFrancis De GreefKevin De WeertMaxime MonfortNick NuyensGreg Van AvermaetMaarten Wynants At first glance, doesn’t this list … Continue reading

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Weekend Preview – Vuelta, Semi-Classics, Britain, and Univest

A jam-packed weekend of racing awaits–here’s a preview: The Vuelta’s three “hellish days” began today with the first of three consecutive summit finishes. Congrats to Ryder Hesjedal for winning Garmin it’s second straight stage–and the first for a Canadian. (Does anyone else think the organizers goofed by having a KOM less than 100 meters from … Continue reading

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