Recent content by podiumgirl

Gaviria, impresionante...

Although for one reason or another he has never done well in this race, after 33-34 climbs and 250k, an on-form Balaverde could be there if it comes down to a sprint (something that he is still pretty good at). He's looked pretty skinny and has had good results so far. Prolly Sagan, and although...

I took anabolic steroids back in the day. Needles didn't bother me, I sort of enjoyed the clandestine nature of the enterprise, and didn't think I was doing anything morally wrong. So, had I been an elite cyclist with access to PEDs that made me more competitive with my peers, I probably would...

Espresso. Iced, no water, and artificially sweetened...

Col d'Eze - Wiggins 19:12 Porte 19.16 All about collecting the data and riding to it. It is the "secret" of Tenerife...

57 years old. 25+ years a vegetarian. Carbs and caffeine. Ride 50+ miles x 300+ days a year. One has to be a little cuckoo. 6'3" 145lbs...

When I first really got into cycling, he was the tops. Nobody looked more cool on a bike than VDB...

Don't forget C Moreau who, although five months Lance's senior, put more than 40 seconds into him @ Annecy. The TTT is a show but I think it distracts from the sporting nature of a stage race. I would be happy and not suprised if it were not included in next years TdF...