Teams & Riders Coolest Names in the Peloton*

[Dekker_Tifosi]

In the middle of Limburg there are also 'dijken' or dykes, to protect from the rivers. There have been some large floods in the past which is why we need them, even in the middle of Limburg
I think as a person who is born, raised and living in exactly the middle of Limburg, I'd know

 

[wouterkaas]

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But does the town have a dijk?
Or are/were the Dutch as ridiculous when it comes to naming towns? I mean, don't tell me the town is in the middle of the frikkin' Limburg province!

Well, Sint-Maartensdijk is in Zeeland and pretty close to the sea, so the answer is probably "yes". But if you found a town with a name in -dijk that was pretty far inland, it would probably be either because the shoreline has changed, or because the -dijk element somehow retained its more generic sense of "earthwork, ditch".

You'll find "dijken" across the whole country.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05LcPjQv_Is
Watch this video to see what would happen if they were all gone, even in Limburg

Then there's Fabio Jakobsen; first name sounds Italian, surname sounds Danish, guy is Dutch - go figure!

Also, according to Chris Anker Sørensen Pierre-Luc Perichon is the best French name ever.

The names you come across when checking start lists; Daan Van Sintmaartensdijk! Hmm... does "dijk" mean "dike"? Would make sense to have it a part of a Dutch name (like Ellen Van Dijk).

Fabio Jakobsen was actually named after Fabio Casartelli. And Jakobsen basically means son of Jakob (biblical name, James in English). The tradition of using -sen in the last name to denote being a son of is also very common in the Netherlands

 

[RedheadDane]

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Fabio Jakobsen was actually named after Fabio Casartelli. And Jakobsen basically means son of Jakob (biblical name, James in English). The tradition of using -sen in the last name to denote being a son of is also very common in the Netherlands

That's nice.
And of course his surname would be 'Jakobsen' if it's the surname of his parents. I know what the 'sen' part means, just thought it was more a Scandinavian way of making surnames.

 

[Kokoso]

Andzs Flaksis...what the hell :razz: for everybody who thinks Latvian names aren't as cool asi Lithuanian See, Der Effe?

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

I liked Lance Neilstrung better. (PCM)

 

[RedheadDane]

I've developed quite a fondness for 'Dion Beukeboom'.

 

[GuyIncognito]

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'Lance Armstrong' is a very good name for a cartoon action-hero, and that is for sure one reason why Lance was marketable by corporations

Lance knows marketing. He surely wasn't going to be as marketable under his birth name Edward Gunderson

 

[barmaher]

I worked with a Latvian chap. Hi surname is Pumpass.

 

[RedheadDane]

Realised something; Asgreen has a pretty unfortunate name if you pronounce it in English...

 

[46&twoWheels]

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Davide Malacarne is not bad either.

also known as David Badmeat

 

[Armchair cyclist]

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Realised something; Asgreen has a pretty unfortunate name if you pronounce it in English...

As green as grass, nothing unfortunate in that.

 

[RedheadDane]

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Realised something; Asgreen has a pretty unfortunate name if you pronounce it in English...

As green as grass, nothing unfortunate in that.

More the first part if you, you know, put the stress a bit wrong…

 

[hrotha]

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You'll find "dijken" across the whole country.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05LcPjQv_Is
Watch this video to see what would happen if they were all gone, even in Limburg

Oooh, guess I didn't have the right idea of Dutch geography in my mind. Thanks!

 

[Angliru]

I like the rhythmic flow of some of the Spaniards names especially when all three names are included.

Also from years ago one of my favorites is Dag Otto Lauritzen. Brings to mind a character in a Bond movie.

 

[Roku]

I find the name "Barnabas Peak" quite funny. It reminds me to a biblical name (Barrabas)

 

[LosBrolin]

Bikey Venky from India

 

[Der Effe]

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Realised something; Asgreen has a pretty unfortunate name if you pronounce it in English...

As green as grass, nothing unfortunate in that.

More the first part if you, you know, put the stress a bit wrong…

I’m sure the kids in kindergarten will have a blast.

 

[Armchair cyclist]

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Realised something; Asgreen has a pretty unfortunate name if you pronounce it in English...

As green as grass, nothing unfortunate in that.

More the first part if you, you know, put the stress a bit wrong…

Yeah, then you're not really pronouncing it in English

Besides, nothing unfortunate about an alternative name for a donkey in English: I think you are confusing it with American.

 

[LaFlorecita]

I find the name "Barnabas Peak" quite funny. It reminds me to a biblical name (Barrabas)

This is one of my favorites as well

 

[RedheadDane]

I find the name "Barnabas Peak" quite funny. It reminds me to a biblical name (Barrabas)

This is one of my favorites as well

Does he peak all the time?

 

[railxmig]

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Realised something; Asgreen has a pretty unfortunate name if you pronounce it in English...

As green as grass, nothing unfortunate in that.

I hope that was a joke. if not then i really admire your pure heart.

I find the name "Barnabas Peak" quite funny. It reminds me to a biblical name (Barrabas)

This is one of my favorites as well

Does he peak all the time?

And your heart is definitely not pure

I actually recognize there's a name "Barnaba(s)". Maybe it does have biblical/hebrew origins.

VARIANT: Barnaby (English)
DIMINUTIVE: Barney (English)

DAFQ!? Ok, then i actually recognize at least two Barnabas. All of them are thematically tied to the dinosaur era.

 

[RedheadDane]

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I find the name "Barnabas Peak" quite funny. It reminds me to a biblical name (Barrabas)

This is one of my favorites as well

Does he peak all the time?

And your heart is definitely not pure

I was talking about "peaking in performance."
No, no. No! Not that kind of performance!

 

[RedheadDane]

Some interesting names you come across at a World Championship.

Million Beza.
Marta Jaskulska (but probably only if you say it in Danish...)
Sarah Gigante.
Abigail Youngwerth.

 

[skidmark]

My favourite, as has been mentioned once on this thread, is Taco Van Der Hoorn. But also pretty good, and not mentioned that I noticed, is Pozzovivo, which (if memory serves - I can't find the article I read this in years ago) was changed from Puzzovivo, which translates roughly to 'living stench'.

 

[tobydawq]

My favourite, as has been mentioned once on this thread, is Taco Van Der Hoorn. But also pretty good, and not mentioned that I noticed, is Pozzovivo, which (if memory serves - I can't find the article I read this in years ago) was changed from Puzzovivo, which translates roughly to 'living stench'.

Yes, I also heard that (terrible name by the way).

Now, as far as I know, his name means living well (as in a well that is alive, not a good way of living).