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Recent content by UncleChainwhip

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    Hour Record Rules Revisted/Revised

    Congrats Compadre, Very organized, almost fearless. No whining about temperature, humidity or air pressure. Had the crust to announce the date and appease Belgium with a prime time event. Huge pats on the back to his Hour Record team, more important than ever. So professional to give up...
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    Sylvain Chavanel - Super Domestique?

    Studbolt! ....and 'no', I'm not a French housewife
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    He's not in Kansas anymore!

    Lambie making tornados......if it is the track---could Bussi be the new Queen of the teacup? Derek's doing good stuff....could this be the resurgence of TT's?
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    Martin Toft Madsens hour record attempt

    Bold effort Beukeboom, truly tough ride. + Novel scheduling, extensive prep, brought new tech to the fore, continues revived Hour interest, gave credence to a track rider trying this, still averaged over 100rpm, made Madsen look good, provided more data points, advertised altitude track, brought...
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    Martin Toft Madsens hour record attempt

    Alex, Not arriving at a conclusion, merely empirical observation. MTM's form must have been better than his previous hour record, or why start? His bike was more refined, improvements every year. No HVAC use, as Aguacalientes is not indoor, think 'Moscow effect'. No temperature control...
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    Martin Toft Madsens hour record attempt

    More data that supports belief that altitude is NOT faster. What was his gearing, crank length, tires? Most impressive outing..........great job tacking the line in curves....continues the fine Danish tradition. Want to hear comments from Ritter, Mogens et al !!! Le Breton you listening???
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    Politics in Sports

    Athletes as political pawns.......nothing new here. Participated in Vuelta de Guatemala 1980's------race map and national awareness emphasized that British Honduras was actually part of THAT country, stages skirted the border and teenagers with automatic weapons occupied/patrolled that...
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    Norman Alvis - Master's Hour Recoed

    Whoa! No accusation or innuendo, only compliments for your fine accomplishments. Appreciate your input here as i'm sure many others do. NorCal has been the largest strongest district in the USA since the days of ABL and also leading innovators in technology, nutrition and exercise physiology...
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    Norman Alvis - Master's Hour Recoed

    Recent Irish national record shows how fast Kevin and Norm really are............ Two different, contrasting approaches, Kevin---amateur, time, money, multiple peak season, years of TT perseverance, no children and support of NorCal racing/anti-ageing posse. Norm---10 years a pro, convenient...
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    Norman Alvis - Master's Hour Recoed

    Wow, what a teacup. Thanks for the nice pics. World Cup there must be special. No HVAC there though? Kevin mentions timing optimum rides for ambient outdoor temperatures. Circus tent at CO Springs not nearly as spacious, easier to control conditions. Does anyone remember the legend of the...
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    Norman Alvis - Master's Hour Recoed

    Re: Norman Alvis - Master's Hour Record Mexico has fast tracks but they are NOT completely enclosed. I say go to CO Springs and bribe the HVAC techs as the tent has no windows and you got to have "some air circulation". Oh yeah, control the temperature and humidity too. Columbia and Ecuador...
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    Norman Alvis - Master's Hour Recoed

    Of the dozen pro riders who have done the 'new' hour mark in the last couple years, only Decker went to Mexico. As Kevin stated, the cost of a record attempt there is less than half the cost of 1 of their road bikes! This fact makes the riders, support crews and pro teams involved seem very...
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    Norman Alvis - Master's Hour Recoed

    Let's rally behind Norm to go to Aguascalientes next year! Don't let go of that bike yet Alvis. Get a pair of space legs for Christmas and hire Colby P. instead of Tommy D. Proven to be a faster track and you have the experience from 2 this year. Bring on wind tunnel testing and the CA...
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    Norman Alvis - Master's Hour Recoed

    Colorado call-out. Any pro cyclists from Boulder going to try an hour event while the circus tent is up in Colorado Springs? Control temp, humidity, HVAC and have geriatric personnel with 02 tanks at high flow etc....time to empty the 'fridge, ha! Certainly going to be someone trying, as a New...
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    Norman Alvis - Master's Hour Recoed

    Ooops, big mistake, THAT positive drug test for DMBA was yesterday's Chrono Des Nations winner, Martin Toft Madsen, back in January 2017 when he went 52.114km. The 18yo, current U23 World TT champ is NOT a junior, but is a professional. Mikkel Bjerg to be applauded for his 52.311km mark at sea...
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