http://forum.cyclingnews.com Discuss the latest news and race results at the cyclingnews forum. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:45:35 GMT vBulletin 10 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forum.cyclingnews.com http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4737&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:10:54 GMT any interest in this at all? to me, it's what makes winter bearable (watching skiing on TV, and, to a lesser extent, skiing myself), but do anyone outside of scandinavia even know of it? Is it true that the success of Cologna, Bauer, Angerer etc has boosted interest for the sport on the continent?

Anyway: Ronny Hafsås won the season opener today, beating Vincent Vittoz by thr narrowest of margins; and I actually found myself cheering for the frenchman, which had me wondering how many french people did the same.. ]]> General zapata http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4737 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4736&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:18:41 GMT http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/more_sport/cycling/article6926944.ece Me: “Question: Is there a difference between doing the right thing... http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...cle6926944.ece

Me: “Question: Is there a difference between doing the right thing and being seen to do the right thing?”

Him: “Good point — the only way is to do the right thing regardless of being seen or not.”

Me: “Just thinking out loud . . .”

Him: “I agree with your thoughts but it is hopefully the one thing I will do, ie have a value-and-belief system and actually live by it!”

Me: “Here’s my take on it: you did the right thing by standing by David in Biarritz. You are being seen to do the right thing by not signing him now.”

He does not reply. ]]> The Clinic Digger http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4736 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4735&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:46:40 GMT I usually don't buy much for myself, but on certain occasions, like my birthday today;), I'll splurge a little bit.

Made in Minnesota, a pair of Red Wing 405 boots.
]]> General RDV4ROUBAIX http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4735 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4734&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:41:16 GMT Lance stood on a step of the Team Astana Equipment Van, holding Alberto's Bontrager TT Wheels high above his head.

A leaping Alberto, trying as hard as he could, was not able to reach.

Staring down at Alberto, Lance crowed - "You want a wheelset? Pay me!"

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C'mon, what is with this complaint by Alberto that he had to buy his own TT wheels at the 2009 TdF?

I remember when some top pros were enamored with the ADA Lightweight wheels and would spend their own money and sit on a waiting list that sometimes ballooned to many months.

Was Alberto asked to pay for Astana Team Issue wheels? That would be funny sorry.
Did he want some that were painted by a famous artist?
Were the wheels he wanted something like the ADA wheels? ]]> Professional road racing Polish http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4734 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4733&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:07:00 GMT That's really all I could say about this interview:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...cle6922458.ece

I'm really interested if anyone else is left somewhat speechless about it... ]]> Professional road racing yakko! http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4733 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4731&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:37:35 GMT The second part of Cervélo's Tour de France diary was just posted...

http://www.bartape.net/ ]]> Professional road racing ingsve http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4731 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4730&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:46:44 GMT Austria bans Christian Pfannberger after he tested positive for EPO this spring. It was his second offence, as he previously sat out two years for... Austria bans Christian Pfannberger after he tested positive for EPO this spring. It was his second offence, as he previously sat out two years for testosterone.

He denies it all and says he will appeal.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/life...ping-violation

Susan ]]> The Clinic Susan Westemeyer http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4730 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4729&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:04:38 GMT Ripped it from a different forum I visit, but what are your favourite expressions/comments that make you laugh, or some good old fashioned slang. ... Ripped it from a different forum I visit, but what are your favourite expressions/comments that make you laugh, or some good old fashioned slang.

To get started (Australian ones), if somebody is not the best looking then "their face is like a dropped pie/bucket of smashed crabs." Or, if they are lacking something upstairs then they are "one beer beer short of a six-pack" or "one sandwhich short of a picnic".

Or if it is a very hot day, then you are "sweating like a rapist" (not PC). If somebody has a foul mouth then they are "swearing like a wharfie." ]]> General craig1985 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4729 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4728&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:50:07 GMT Can anyone make a recommendation for good cycling sunscreen that will not leave you with sprinkled dirt all over you after a ride? Can anyone make a recommendation for good cycling sunscreen that will not leave you with sprinkled dirt all over you after a ride? ]]> General rrychter http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4728 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4727&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:36:43 GMT Who is your...? 1. favourite EPL side 2. favourite American football side 3. (for aussies) favourite afl side 4. Which over (non cycling )... Who is your...?
1. favourite EPL side
2. favourite American football side
3. (for aussies) favourite afl side
4. Which over (non cycling ) sportswomen/men do you admire/follow? - can be retired

I'll start,
1. Chelsea
2. don't follow but if i'd have to choose it would be the Chicago bears
3. Collingwood magpies
4. Shane Warne and Mark Webber ]]> General auscyclefan94 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4727 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4726&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:51:46 GMT What do people think of Johann Bruyneel as a DS I keep hearing people talk about his tactical genius, but I don't see it. Where is the evidence? ]]> Professional road racing karlboss http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4726 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4725&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:04:30 GMT Just finished building this custom Serotta using the new SRAM XX 11-36 10 speed cassette along with Shimano 6600 10 speed road shifters and a... Just finished building this custom Serotta using the new SRAM XX 11-36
10 speed cassette along with Shimano 6600 10 speed road shifters
and a 9speed XT rear derailleur.

It shifts great woohoo. 650 wheels, triple crank - climbing machine for sure!

]]> General Polish http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4725 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4724&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:59:57 GMT St. 7 podcast takes me to St. 9, St. 18 podcast to St. 19. Is there a way to listen to these two stages (7 and 18)? Other stages worked fine.... St. 7 podcast takes me to St. 9, St. 18 podcast to St. 19.
Is there a way to listen to these two stages (7 and 18)? Other stages worked fine.
Thanks. ]]> About the website peloton http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4724 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4721&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:12:45 GMT Should we run a quick poll and see before the announcement comes out ? (sorry if this is posted elsewhere !! If so - Mods, please remove ) Should we run a quick poll and see before the announcement comes out ?

(sorry if this is posted elsewhere !!
If so - Mods, please remove ) ]]> Professional road racing ridley http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4721 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4718&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:17:40 GMT For those that like to ride cyclosportives. There is a training day on the 29th November 2009 in Burgess Hill Sussex. Run by SRS EVENTS... For those that like to ride cyclosportives. There is a training day on the 29th November 2009 in Burgess Hill Sussex.
Run by SRS EVENTS http://www.srs-events.cc/training_day/index.htm ]]> General RRPHOTOGRAPHIC http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=4718