Recent content by SoCalCyclingfan

Definitely trying to even out the tan lines and look cool. I met him at the 2005 TdF when he was riding for Fassa Bartolo. Asked him to be in a photo -- which he was happy to do, and really nice about it. But before we could snap the shot, he had to "foof" his hair and put his sunglasses on...

Isn't that the job of the NYT? I doubt they understand cycling well enough to present any original thought on the subject.

Liestrong?

My bad. I don't have evidence that he was paid. But he does mention that he is planning on writing another book, which will make him money, and this has gotten him a ton of publicity. Again, I'm not defending LA, just don't think Landis is a gem either.

My eyes have been open the whole time (doesn't mean I don't enjoy watching a bike race). I've heard from a variety of retired European cyclists regarding their views on doping in pro cycling. When I saw Floyd's "miraculous" ride in the 2006 TdF, my first reaction was that he must have...

Landis did it for money. He's broke and sold the story to WSJ. After spending all the money fans donated for his doping defense. And he'll probably make a deal to avoid being prosecuted for perjury. I don't get why everyone treats this lying doper like a hero. I would have respected him a...

I'm just looking for a good race in the mountains, with the strongest rider using the best stategy coming out on top. Expecting some drama and hoping the GC rivals don't disappoint. If AC rides a smart race, it's his to lose.

You just made my point for me. Contador didn't need to attack at that point. All he needed to do was stay with Kloden and respond to attacks. Instead, he wound up alone up the rode with the two rivals who were potentially the most dangerous (outside of the ITT). If he had had a mechanical at...

We'll see Wow, you guys are so sensitive! I can't make a single subjective comment about AC without his fanboys starting to cry. I think AC is insanely talented, but at 26 in last year's TdF, he made some moves that in my opinion showed poor judgment due to a lack of experience. Are you...

Makes sense to me I totally buy this. The team did not keep Lance in front or control the pace of the peloton. As a result, he was caught behind the crash and later left without enough help. Why else do you think RS was riding at the front of the main field the following day on a...

Nice! Now this thread was worth reading :D

You misread me. I don't have any frustrations to vent. I love watching Vino race, and as I said, I find him completely entertaining. If he plays the good teammate to Contador this weekend, it won't bother me at all. I want to see a good, strategic race in the mountains with all the GC...

Exactly. They all should have been in front of Lance IN FRONT of the other GC contenders. In years past, that's what they did in difficult terrain. Just agreeing with the original poster and arguing that "unlucky punctures" weren't the main issue. And this coming from a cycling fan that...

More than just bad luck Forgive me if this has already been said (can't make myself read all the posts), but the punctures weren't the only issue. RS should have taken control from Saxobank before the majority of the pave. Either they made a bad decision to let Saxo ride tempo at front or...

Vino has a history Did ANYONE besides Contador believe that Vino would truly ride as a superdomestique? He does the same thing every year. Says he'll ride for the team leader, then attacks at will. Personally, I find it totally entertaining, but I think that was a rude awakening for Contador...