CyclingNews Forum http://forum.cyclingnews.com Discuss the latest news and race results at the cyclingnews forum. en Wed, 16 May 2012 11:15:18 GMT vBulletin 10 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/images/misc/rss.jpg CyclingNews Forum http://forum.cyclingnews.com Is Mortirolo, Giro stage 20, 2012, a completely new ascent? http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17190&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 11:12:39 GMT The Mortirolo climb of the 2012 Giro d'Italia puzzles me. They usually (always?) climb the Western slope beginning in Mazzo di Valtellina. Approximately the route outlined here, I think:



This year, however, they seem to have chosen another ascent using smaller roads a bit furter south (but still on the western slope). I cant find any of these roads on traffic maps online but it's possible to see some roads on satellite maps. Salite.ch seems to have the graphic of this particular ascent, and they also have a description saying it's paved almost all the way to the top. I've tried to trace a route of this climb but it's quite difficult or even impossible without road maps. Does anyone know the route?

I'm pretty sure, however, that the summit of this year's Mortirolo climb at 1718 m is what we see on this photo (grabbed from Google street view):



The photo shows the view when ascending the regular Mortirolo climb from Mazzo di Valtellina. Hairpin 7 is right ahead, and the road to the right must be the new route they'll be coming from in this year's edition. The two roads joins here at c. 1718 m altitude which fits pretty well with the summit of this year's giro. From this point the riders will descend north towards Grosio.

The climb seems even more brutal than the regular Mortirolo climb even if the don't go all the way to the summit (which wouldn't be possible since they're desending down the same slope). Or am I completely wrong? ]]> Professional road racing el_angliru http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17190 Do you bother kittens? http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17189&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 11:12:33 GMT http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2012/05/15/cyclings-kitten-bothering-shame/ This article has come to my attention and as a kitten lover and cyclist... http://magazine.bikeradar.com/2012/0...thering-shame/

This article has come to my attention and as a kitten lover and cyclist it has really got me confused about my priorities.

How many innocent beings do you bother whilst out on your commute, training ride or race? ]]> General bassplayer88 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17189 turgot whereabouts violations http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17188&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 07:03:27 GMT http://www.lequipe.fr/Cyclisme-sur-route/Actualites/Turgot-menace-par-adams/284194 Felt like doing a daotec cheers jens thread shout... http://www.lequipe.fr/Cyclisme-sur-r...r-adams/284194

Felt like doing a daotec

cheers jens

thread shout probably changed to doping violation. i don't know can't read French but guessed what "dopage" meant.

Anyway could have implications for that threas"cleanest" tour thing. that one which proved that only Spanish people dope. ]]> The Clinic The Hitch http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17188 2012 Tour of California May 16 stage 4: Sonora - Clovis 209.6 km http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17187&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 04:34:26 GMT The longest stage of ToC will take place today. Sagan will be looking to increase his lead before heading in to the TT on thurday. Or a breakaway... The longest stage of ToC will take place today. Sagan will be looking to increase his lead before heading in to the TT on thurday. Or a breakaway might see this as the stage in which they can actually stay away.






They will start at around 500 meters, highest point is at 1180 meters. ]]> Professional road racing AntonioRossi http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17187 Free Cycling DVDs and VHS tapes http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17186&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 03:09:44 GMT I'm moving across the country and have to pare down a lot of stuff. I have a slew of old VHS tapes and some DVDs that need a good home. I'm guessing it would be about $20 to ship in a box. If you're willing to part with that, I'd be happy to take a trip to UPS and send them your way.

What's here? Mostly stuff from the 80's and 90's. I don't have the time to create a list, but you can get somewhat of an idea looking at the picture.

Send me a PM if interested.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg Cycling Vids.jpg (92.6 KB)
]]> General http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17186 Boonen skip tour to focus Olympics http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17185&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 03:00:38 GMT Just show how important Olympic it is nowadays among pro-riders:D Just show how important Olympic it is nowadays among pro-riders:D ]]> Professional road racing maxmartin http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17185 2012 Glava Tour of Norway 16-19 May, 2.1s http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17184&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 20:54:32 GMT I thought this race might deserve a thread of its own as its probably the strongest field ever seen in Norway except the 1993 WC in Oslo. It's been upgraded to 2.1 this year so 6 WT teams are participating. (GreenEdge, Lotto, Sky, Lampre, Garmin and Saxo). TV2 in Norway will be showing 2 hours live every day so hopefully there'll be some streams out there if anyone wants to give the Giro a little break :)

The full startlist can be found here:

http://www.glavatour.no/no/wp-conten...-pr-110512.pdf

Some notable forum favourites racing are Vanmarcke, Ale-Jet, EBH, Schumacher, the Chicken, Nordhaug, Van Summeren and Nuyens. JTL is also on the startlist but I read on twitter that he is injured and won't start.

Previous winners (before 2011 winners are from Ringerike GP, the predecessor of ToN):

2011 KELDERMAN Wilco
2010 RAKE Christer
2009 FIRSANOV Serguei
2008 ERICSSON Fredrik
2007 BOASSON HAGEN Edvald
2006 RASCH Gabriel
2005 ANDRESEN Are
2004 KANANEN Kimmo
2003 HOLMKVIST Jonas
2002 KAGGESTAD Mads

The parcours doesn't look overly exciting, with three pretty flat stages and a couple that are a bit hilly. Stage 4 from Hamar to Lillehammer looks most promising IMO. Hopefully the race will gets better as it gets a couple of years experience as there are plenty of nice climbs they can use in later editions.

Stage 1: Sandefjord-Tønsberg (185,7 km):



Stage 2: Oslo-Drammen (163 km)



Stage 3: Lillestrøm-Elverum (180 km)

]]> Professional road racing kanari http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17184 Cycling can mean less fun in bed for women? http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17183&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 20:53:42 GMT Yale University study found women who bicycle regularly risk experiencing reduced sensation in their genitalia if the handlebars are too low ... Yale University study found women who bicycle regularly risk experiencing reduced sensation in their genitalia if the handlebars are too low

http://www.nydailynews.com/life-styl...#ixzz1uyRWCBeC ]]> General Zam_Olyas http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17183 I enjoyed seeing ATOC on Empire Grade. http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17182&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 19:02:03 GMT Those roads yesterday were familiar, many of my friends (like me) are heavier, far older, have bad hearts now (or new ones!) and some have moved on... Those roads yesterday were familiar, many of my friends (like me) are heavier, far older, have bad hearts now (or new ones!) and some have moved on to the celestial peloton. Seeing that 2nd stage ride crossing through Boulder Creek and through the Santa Cruz Mountains on television really made me smile. While I wished I was there, I was sure glad to know the roads I saw on the tv yesterday, made me grateful to have grown up there and especially grateful for my bikes over the years taking me to those places. Good times, then and now. ]]> General montagna lunga http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17182 2012 TD Bank Philadelphia International Championship http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17181&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 17:41:53 GMT I really don't like the changes they're making. If anything, do away with the Lemon Hill circuits, and add another main circuit. It allows someone to make a move on the wall, and it might have a chance to stick untill the finish. Otherwise, it's just a sprinter's race. ]]> Professional road racing The_Z_man http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17181 <![CDATA[2012 Giro d'Italia; May 16th; Stage 11: Assisi - Montecatini Terme (255km)]]> http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17180&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 16:34:01 GMT Image: http://images2.gazzettaobjects.it/static_images/ciclismo/giroditalia/2012/tappa_dettagli_tecnici_planimetria_11.jpg?v=20120420125850 ...





The longest stage of this years Giro. ]]> Professional road racing Geraint Too Fast http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17180 pinella road bike http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17179&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 13:12:25 GMT hi there.i just bought a pinella road bike in italy.the guy i bought it from can not tell me anything about the bike and on doing an internet search... hi there.i just bought a pinella road bike in italy.the guy i bought it from can not tell me anything about the bike and on doing an internet search i can not find this maker.it has full campagnolo super record groupset and looks a quality bike.he tells me it is a late 70s or early 80s bike.any info on this bike would be great. ]]> General roberto8024 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17179 Shimano 9 speed/10 speed compatibility http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17178&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 12:32:43 GMT Hello, the situation is that my 11 yr old 9 speed tiagra levers and derailleur are getting a bit old and aren't shifting as well as I'd like so I'm trying to work out what to do for the best to replace them.

I want to keep my chainset though - an ultegra double thats also about 10 yrs old and designed for 9 speed.

I think its worthwhile upgrading to 10 speed now. So the questions are:

1 - Will my existing 9 speed chain run OK on a 10 speed casette?

2 - If it won't, will a 10 speed chain run OK on my 9 speed chainrings?

3 - Therefore, as well as new levers, casette, derailleur do I need a new chain and chainrings?

4 - Shall I just buy a new bike?!

I get the impression that the 10spd chain/9 speed chainrings combo will be generally OK but less sure about the casette.

Any advice appreciated, cheers in advance. ]]> General simoni http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17178 Will Cav apologize ? http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17177&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 10:49:19 GMT Some days ago Cavendish wanted Ferrari to apologize for non-sportive & dangerous behavior.

Now Italian tifosi filmed him being pushed for hundreds of metres in the mountains and being dragged by a car.

Question : will he apologize as well ? :rolleyes: ]]> Professional road racing BVB6BVB http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17177 Sportive preperation after Blood Donation http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17176&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 09:38:17 GMT I'm doing a long hard sportive on the 10th June and yesterday I donated blood. Thinking that it would be back to normal in plenty of time for the ride.

Out of curiosity i checked online today about recovering from blood donation and it appears it take 4-6 or 4-8 weeks for your red blood cell count to return to normal.

Has anyone got any advice on what I can eat, training plans etc to help speed up this process or is there nothing that can be done and it just how long the body takes ? ]]> General nuggs1 http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=17176