Recent content by trekbikes

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    To Riders, Journo's and sports directors reading the forum...

    Some of the things said on forums about riders in any other arena would be considered liable, especially regarding the use of doping. Also more often than not the opinions expressed and the conclusions drawn in internet forums are based upon limited information. I remember one such example...
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    Tour de Hainan China 2.HC/UCI | October 11-19 (+Vinokourov)

    Hainan parcours Hainan is a nice race... did it last year! There are climbs, longest is about 9km, but they tend to come too far out to really make a difference (or did last year anyway, but I hear there are changes to the route!). In the middle of the island are some ardennes type climbs...
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    travis meyer national jersey

    Travey in his kit
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    Amstel

    amstel is a tough one because there are just so many climbs! the Cauberg is always packed and so you don't really see that much. Standing in Keutenberg (the village at the top of the steep section) will mean you will probably see the winning move go! The massberg is also a good spot, just after...
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    how much a protour rider SHOULD make ?

    wage structure looks something like this, Pro tour neo pro €26,000 domestique €32,000 minimum, obviously rising depending on value to team and possible victories up to €70,000 2nd leader (eg second sprinter) €80,000 - €120,000 team leader €120,000 + Grand tour / Classic potential...
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    Worst things in Pro Cycling

    worst thing in pro cycling......forums about pro cycling!
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    Can recovery therapy be considered doping?

    What constitutes doping is a very complex affair. Of course taking a substance on the banned substance list can be considered doping. However not many people are aware that for certain cyclists the matter is more complex than this. Take for example a continental rider not on the national or...
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    Russell Downing

    Russel Downing is a class act and is certainly capable of riding in a pro tour team. Any rider that can win a 2.1 is capable of riding at a pro tour level! There are many riders who ride in pro tour teams that have never won a race let alone rode away from klobonev, pinotti, kroon et al! He...
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    Why don`t pros get tired?

    Stage racing is all about recovery..the riders in the tour will be able to recover far faster than any amateur cyclist, due to as has been previously mentioned adaptation over many years and also their natural ability. It must be remember that these riders are training 25-30 hours a week in the...