Recent content by Cribbo

News reports in OZ are linking Cadel with Radioshack. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25826914-5019105,00.html But then again, that may be because Cadel is the only cyclist's name they know. ;) Mark Coucke pretty much states that Cadel will play second fiddle next...

I'm just waiting for the day when a serious cycling fan, who has become fed up with these clowns, 'closelines' one as they run past. Imagine spending 4 hours waiting by the side of the road to cheer your hero as they ride past. Now imagine your perfect uninterupted view spoiled by some drunk...

I love the idea of racing without race radios. It will sort the actual riders from the mere cyclists. It will be very interesting to see who attemps a breakaway on those days and who the peloton will actually let go.

Lead out man for Cav. Imagine sprinting your heart out and then being able to sit back and watch him fly past you, and pretty much everyone else out there. Best view in the house. Or if that was not an option, any job at Cervelo would be fine. And that is just to get my hands on one of their...

Job well done then. I assume his fans must be feeling so very not let down right about now. That doesn't make it ok, it makes it worse. He has allegedly cheated everyone who calls themself a fan of cycling. I say allegedly because I'm yet to see anything official yet. Only speculation so far...

I'd say there is most definitely something wrong! Simply saying that the situation "is what it is", is quite possibly the root of the problem.

Great discussion topic. This is something that I tend to find myself talking about faily regularly, with almsot anyone who'll listen. Like a lot of the comments here, I like the idea of lifetime bans for doping offences. But ... I think we might still be a while off getting it. I think the...

Favourite Riders: Stuey O'Grady, Jens Voight, Thor Hushovd, Cancellara Teams: Cervelo, Barloworld. Races: TdF, P-R, MSR. Races that test a riders character, as well as ability. Cycling Moment: O'Grady's P-R win in 2007. Specialisation: Cobbles. Are Breakaways a speciality? Climbs: Huez...

For me, and my riding I can't go past Ultegra. (ie commuting and recreational riding only.) It just seems to be the best compromise between Price and Feel.