Recent content by elf1978

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...

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...

Specialized Tarmac SL2: Team Quick Step edition, Sram Red, Cannondale Hollowgram cranks, Mavic R-Sys wheelset.

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

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

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...

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...

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?

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

Anyone know why?

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...

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?