Recent content by lauaxeta

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    Armstrong will never be caught for EPO or blood boosting and here's why!!

    This whole "Lance is a doper...Lance isn't a doper" thing is one major snoresville........ Look at how much effort and energy is spent on this topic on this forum...a complete waste of time!! I don't particularly like the guy's attitude.....his comments re the French, etc, but the facts are...
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    Vinokourov is "Eddie Murphy" funny

    And yet again, another reason why the break-up of the Soviet Union was a bad thing. Freedom? An end to communism? The UK, Europe, as well as other corners of this globe, are awash with Russkies,Ukranians, and the rest, all with the same bullying, bullish, aggressive attitude shown by this...
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    Some advice, please......

    Thanks for the tips and the links,guys. The problem I have is that I'm out in the sticks, so getting to a dealer to test run is a bit of a problem. However,you're spot on with this....pointless buying a bike without seeing how it fits first. Cheers.
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    Some advice, please......

    Folks, won a few hundred quid on the lottery recently....:)....and have decided to splash out on a new bike. Toss up between an Orbea Onix Bira, or a Pinarello FP2 105. To be honest, I'm stuck!! Been riding my trusty Giant for the past 2 years, so maybe a bit out-of-touch with what...
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    Kit Thread

    Third rider on the right......what is he looking at??????
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    lance armstrong, case closed.

    AMEN!!!! "The AFLD said Friday that it has "decided to take into consideration the athlete's written explanations and, in consequence, not to open a disciplinary procedure against him." It also confirmed that no abnormalities were detected in the urine, blood and hair...
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    Paris-Roubaix:self guided tour

    Michelin maps are good, and well detailed. Try this link, and look at map numbers 511 and 514. All the best. http://www.michelin.co.uk/travel/regional.htm#
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    What does HD stand for?

    Doesn't mean 'He's Doping'.......:)
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    Kit Thread

    La Claire Vie kit is back on the market. S/S jerseys, musette, socks... Can't advertise here, but if anyone is interested, drop me a note.
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    Tom Danielson is done

    He had food poisoning the day he had an appointment to see Ferrari...........ALLEGEDLY........:)
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    Kit Thread

    Caisse d'Epargne's black/red kit looks good. Anyone seen the Team Waste Management (Arizona, not NJ!!!) kit? http://www.racelabu23.com/
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    Near misses with vehicles.

    Today, while negotiating a roundabout at about 15mph, I was nearly hit by a bozo speeding down the road on my left. I braked, he braked, and I came to a stop directly in front of him. Looking into the windshield, I pointed to my sunglasses, and said 'open your f*****g eyes!!'..(apologies to...
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    Cavendish

    Very impressed!! 298 km and a sprint finish....fantastic!