Recent content by longtimelistener-1sttimecaller

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    Why isn't Evans ever on a good team?

    i sometimes get a bit worried about riders saying things like "its good to be involved in the running of the team" or "the relationship between the ds and the riders is really good". it suggests to me that riders get to do what they want a little more. i know that sounds like a good thing but...
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    Giro d'Italia Stage 5: Novara - Novi Ligure (162km)

    have to agree with these comments re greipel. has been a lot of debate about who is better out of him and cav but unless greipel leaves the giro with a couple of stage wins, i think the debate is over. personally being from oz, i would love to see a bobridge or meyer get in the break and look...
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    BMC statement on Frei A EPO positive

    spot on. we cant expect riders not to give in to the temptation. as frei says, its just too hard not to. we should be looking at serious consequences for facilitators of doping. lifetime bans and even prison for people who knowingly aid and abet cheats systemically. i know it sounds harsh but...
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    Is Cadel Evans destined to be the "lonely rider"?

    seem to remember evans trying to "light-up" a stage in the TdF last year before the supposed strong-man of cycling cancellara told him "please, mr evans, drop off our breakaway, or the big boys will come and get us". im not a big fan of evans but i do think some of these ideas are harder than...