Recent content by galaxy1

where are you in london? i have ridden the famous RvV climbs a few times and there is a lot of (non-cobbled) riding near me (edge of london due north towards hertford) that i think is ideal prep. for example, this very crude circuit covers a dozen or so such...

my rambling first impressions, backed up by no references 1: i find if i don't do enough longer rides, i am inconsistent and have a variety of problems on longer group rides like back pain, sudden bonking etc. 2: intervals are about stretching yourself in two ways, loosely speaking how much...

I predict this race won't be as cool as last year.

Joe if you were taking all sorts of other products, how do you know they were not contaminated with T? i'm guessing you weren't getting them from a reputable source? as for Landis, throwing in the towel and confessing was his last resort, not his first.

hey roland i'm just going through something pretty similar myself actually. i chose the career - no-brainer for me (eventually - it took me a long time to decide to apply for new jobs). just think how much time you spend at work and how draining and demoralising it can be not enjoying that...

i think the limit is a good idea, both for safety and a (more) level playing field. when it gets to the stage that every single rider in the peloton is adding significant lead weights to their bike to get up to the limit, maybe the limit needs looking at. that is not currently the case...

if you are comfortable with what you have, stick with it. the main disadvantage is probably weight (but you can get lightweight road shoes with 2-bolt fitting, they are just harder to find). i don't buy the comfort or stiffness arguments above (unless you have a specific problem with what you...

total waste of time speculating on most of this, in my opinion. Ullrich was obviously not as fit or focussed during the 2000s. meanwhile Pantani and Virenque are the only natural 'climbers' on the list.

I'm beginning to think Lance may not have been telling us everything.

utter rubbish. it is extremely easy to tell the difference. bad beef is not even edible rare. the best stuff melts in the mouth - hence being so highly prized.

Looking at this http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/race-radios-saved-horrillos-life-rabobank-teammate-claims It strikes me that there is an obvious half way house solution between * complete radio ban * everyone has two way radio to their team mates and uses it to control the race How...

by the way i have a confession to make i love the modern AG2R kit.

All these hypotheticals miss an important point. To win the TdF in any year likely involves winning 2 or 3 of the hardest stages. Being a good GT rider, climbing in the front group, but not winning stages gives you consistent minor placings, and nothing more. Cadel Evans has never really...

agree, black is boring and dangerous. i'm amazed that these teams don't consult with each other to avoid obvious confusion, which is no good for anyone. having several of the major teams in black with blue trim, and several others in white with red and blue trim, is no good for the fans and...

keeping up with Cadel at the tour hasn't been difficult recently, unfortunately. i predict more of the same. grimly hanging on for a minor placing, as usual without ever really racing for the title. he has won 1 tour stage that i can remember in 6(?) complete tours, and i can't see him...