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    Ryder Hesjedal Discussion Thread

    Three Times the Fun for Hejedal? Since this year's Giro was had significantly more mountains than the upcoming Tour, all signs point to a pretty good chance that Ryder Hesjedal will be able to crack the top 5 next month. I know that Garmin will be working for Tom Danielson, but given the...
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    Rest Day Fears?

    The more I read and watch professional cycling the more I realize how much pros abhor rest days in a grand tour. If a rider is not injured or sick complete rest is the last thing they'll be engaging in. In fact most teams try to schedule a 3 to 4 hour ride during this day. It seems that these...
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    What bike/bikes are you riding?

    Specialized Tarmac SL2: Team Quick Step edition, Sram Red, Cannondale Hollowgram cranks, Mavic R-Sys wheelset.
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    What bike/bikes are you riding?

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    What bike/bikes are you riding?

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    Longer, Harder Stages

    Does anyone else have an issue with riders complaining about the increasing difficulty of stage races?
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    Suffering in '66

    I don't know if anybody has seen this already, or if it has been previously posted (my apologies), but comprehension of French should not pose a problem for any roadie. Thoughts? http://vimeo.com/21306164
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    Creaky BB and Water in the Wheel?

    I ride a Specialized Tarmac S-Works SL2 and own a Mavic R-sys wheelset (post recall). After a very dirty ride yesterday, I washed my entire bike in the shower. Towards the end of my ride today though (after roughly 2.5 hours), I noticed a creaking sound coming from my BB. The sound is only there...
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    Race Radio Ban: No Safety or More Fun?

    As I'm an amateur road racer, I cannot testify to the positives or negatives of race radios directly, but only through what I see on the TV. While I'm aware of the added safety that the radios can provide, I'm of the opinion that it takes much of the spontaneity out of the sport. As the...
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    Lidl-Trek (no longer Radioshack-Leopard Trek)

    More of a specifics query, but does the new merger go with Shimano or Sram setup? Also, aside from the big names guaranteed a spot for next year (Cancallera, the Schlecks, Brajkovic), who's on the short list of cycling celebrities looking for a job?
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    What bike/bikes are you riding?

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    The Curse of Doping

    So there were two main points: Cycling may not be THE doping sport AND we shouldn't convict the cyclist without any proof.
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    Lance's Tricked-Out Ride.

    Anyone know why?
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    Lance's Tricked-Out Ride.

    This is a pic from the '03 TdF. You'll notice that his right shifter is STI, while the left is only a brake lever. Was there any advantage to engaging all you shifts with one hand? Any opinions? Thanks...
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    Rollers?

    I'm interested in purchasing a pair of rollers for winter training. Can anyone recommend a relativley quiet, stable pair that will withstand occasional interval training? I'd like to spend between $200 and $250 w/shipping. Any suggestions?
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