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Posts in category "Tour de France"

Christian Vande Velde, Home Grown Tough Guy.

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To set the record straight, Jay Cutler is a football player, Christian Vande Velde is a gladiator. If you need an example of how tough this Lemont native is, just Google the images of his Stage 2 finish at the Tour de France in 2010, soaked in blood, with two cracked ribs, Vande Velde wiped... Read more »
By David Wallach,
July 7, 2011 at 2:17 pm
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Tour de France Brackets!

Get ready Tour fans, Velogames is ready for your picks. Velogames is a NCAA March Madness type bracket system that gives all of you Tour junkies a chance to get into the action of the Tour de France by filling out your brackets, following your favorite riders and even getting your friends involved. Velogames Fantasy... Read more »
By David Wallach,
June 28, 2011 at 8:24 am
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Don't Miss The Chicago Winter Bike Swap!

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If you own a bike is to know the longing for something to add to your ride: components, a new saddle, pedals, bar tape, water bottle holders, components, maybe even a new bike all together! If you are looking for any of the above and much more, then mark your calendars and head out to... Read more »
By David Wallach,
January 14, 2011 at 6:15 am
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One Last Free Gift For Everybody!

We have given away a lot of amazing things over the last month and it wouldn’t have been possible if it wasn’t for the shops, race directors and brands jumping in to make it possible.  They have supported The Pace of Chicago and endurance sports for a long time, let’s make sure to go out... Read more »
By David Wallach,
December 27, 2010 at 9:03 am
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Free Stuff Wednesday- 3 Great Gifts from The Trek Store in HP!

T Rant is going to have a lot of additional shopping to do this holiday, thanks to Athlete3.com and the $100 gift card he just won!  If you haven’t checked out Athlete3.com, there’s still time to get in an order for your favorite athlete, or yourself. Today’s goodies come to you from the Trek Store... Read more »
By David Wallach,
December 15, 2010 at 12:52 pm
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Contador Denies Drug Use. May Lose Tour de France Title!

Despite denying all accusations of cheating on Thursday it was announced that three time winner of the Tour de France, Alberto Contador tested positive for a banned substance on the final rest day of the Tour in July.  Contador insists that he never used performance-enhancing drugs, instead, he said, they were the result of food... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 1, 2010 at 7:09 am
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Does Lance Cheat? Can you tell me, I'll give you a cookie.

Most cop shows have that moment where they think they caught the bad guy, the cops bring him into the little interview room, put the pressure on him and after enough grilling he cracks and gives up the last piece of the puzzle to condemn the real bad guy, wrapping things up nicely before the... Read more »
By David Wallach,
August 4, 2010 at 11:31 am
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Exclusive Tour de France Update from Robbie Ventura!

The hardest working man in cycling, Robbie Ventura checks in with a special Pace of Chicago look at the Tour.  Ventura is everywhere, Versus TV Reporter, Former USPS Rider and owner of Vision Quest Coaching Services, he is in the mix and has this exclusive report for The Pace of Chicago. To follow Robbie, check... Read more »
By David Wallach,
July 22, 2010 at 4:28 pm
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Life as Lances' Bike- A behind the scenes look at Team Radio Shack.

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SRAM is a local components company that most of the top teams in The Tour de France turn to for the best components on their bikes.  Because they connected with these teams they are able to get VIP access to just about everything. Today, the team from SRAM gives us a behind the scenes look... Read more »
By David Wallach,
July 15, 2010 at 6:21 am
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Tour de France Up Date and Photo Gallery.

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I was told by a local PR person that the readers of The Pace of Chicago aren’t “that into cycling, and that they are more of couch potatoes aren’t very serious, as the readers of the more hard core blogs are.” Despite that rousing endorsement, we decided to continue on with The Pace of Chicago... Read more »
By David Wallach,
July 7, 2010 at 10:21 am
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