Category Archives: Teams

The French Shall Rise Again

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

  If you started to follow professional cycling in the post-Festina era, there are a few truthisms that are universally-accepted: Cipo is the manliest man alive.  His caveman-like exterior hides only a caveman-like mind and intelligence. Ullrich shall always be out of shape up to and including the first lumpy stage of le Tour. French … Continue reading →

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At the Quick Step-Innergetic Dinner Table

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

Last Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix was the first edition that Patrick Lefevere’s Quick Step-Innergetic team failed to net a single rider in the top ten since its inception in 2001, when they split from the powerhouse Mapei team.  In its lifetime, it has won Paris-Roubaix in 2001, 2002, 2005, 2008, and 2009 – the last three with their superstar Tom … Continue reading →

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Van Summeren’s Roubaix Win in Castelli’s New Speedsuit

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

This morning, we received an email about the Castelli SpeedSuit that Johan Van Summeren wore to his Paris-Roubaix victory on Sunday. In part, it reads, Castelli invented the first skinsuit for road racing. The upper part is essentially a full zip aero jersey with an improved fit and a new fabric on the shoulders to … Continue reading →

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Cobbles-Tech: Greipel’s Canyon at Flanders

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

At Flanders this past week, Omega Pharma-Lotto were riding two bikes. Some rode the Canyon Aeroad, Canyon’s aero road bike offering. Others, including Andre Greipel and Jurgen Roelandts rode a different bike, which at first glance you might assume is an Ultimate SLX. Don’t let the graphics package fool you – the only difference isn’t … Continue reading →

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March Team of the Month РFran̤aise des Jeux

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

Each month, Pavé editors and contributors engage in spirited debate about which team deserves the increasingly prestigious accolade of Team of the Month. Last month, we awarded Team of the Month to Rabobank after a strong performances in races such as the Tour Down Under and Tour of Oman. Their February featured diverse and dominant … Continue reading →

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Boonen Skips E3 Prijs for Ghent-Wevelgem – A Good Call?

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

Last night, we received this press from Quick-Step regarding their rosters for this weekend’s races. Share your comments below. 23-Mar-2011: Quick-Step Cycling Team will be lining up this weekend at the E3 Prijs Vlaanderen and Gent-Wevelgem, with two squads ready to rumble. Tom Boonen will be participating in the Gent-Wevelgem. “We chose this option because … Continue reading →

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