BroDeal said:
remembering some off the off and early season press. Landis said he wanted to do harder races. He got 20th in the TT and got destroyed and couldn't start. This guy shows absolutely no toughness.It's his mind not his body. He needed a contract and a kit 6 months ago to give him the security he needed he is lost.
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FLandis breaks away with Caleb Fairly at Batenkill but gets dropped on the last climb. Good result on a tough, rainy 200K course with 25% of it dirt. From the pics he looks thin.
I wonder whether he bonked at the end of the race. From the CN report he must have lost two minutes in the last 6K and was nearly caught by the chase group. Maybe he took his foot off the gas when he knew he could not catch Fairly.
I wonder whether he bonked at the end of the race. From the CN report he must have lost two minutes in the last 6K and was nearly caught by the chase group. Maybe he took his foot off the gas when he knew he could not catch Fairly.
BroDeal said:FLandis breaks away with Caleb Fairly at Batenkill but gets dropped on the last climb. Good result on a tough, rainy 200K course with 25% of it dirt. From the pics he looks thin.
I wonder whether he bonked at the end of the race. From the CN report he must have lost two minutes in the last 6K and was nearly caught by the chase group. Maybe he took his foot off the gas when he knew he could not catch Fairly.
Man, he is starting to look like Wigans. I'd say it is partially the camera lens because it, like the lens used in the shot of Wigans at P-R last year was a super wide angle one, but still, those legs are super skinny.
Floyd is looking in good shape. It's too bad Bahati's team didn't get an invite to Cali. Wonder if they are riding Gila? Would love to see Floyd give it a go on the queen stage.
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Colm.Murphy said:
The other pics from CN and VN show FLandis looks thinner. The race was a race of attrition and in the end Landis And Fairly were able to ride away from the remaining riders, who said their pace on dirt was too fast. That is a good sign that FLandis may by getting his sh!t together.
what does flandis have after cycling ? I don't think he has anything, and not much money, education, skill or trade...
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BroDeal said:
He has always been fast, but IMO he's not getting back up to the top% without assistance, sad to say.
Laszlo said:
Isn't that like a lot of bike racers, devote a big chunk of your life to the sport then have to figure out what the hell you're going to do with the rest of it once cycling is over? At least a lot US pros who never made much to begin with have some sort of education or part time career to pick up with when they're done with cycling.
Of course Floyd had at least made some real money during his career. If he hadn't blown it all on his foolish legal defence and just served his suspension he'd be in a much better position.
Laszlo said:
He went from a kid mountain biker from a rural family right into road racing. No other stops or education on the path to his current state of affairs.
he should retire.
I think he got busted and he had to pay the price. Or even speak up as GL said. Same as Tyler Hamilton. "Twin (lost) brother?" come on! I mean they should be men enough and accept they were doping. It is sad to see how cycling has been so dirty. (I do love the sport) but I hate the doping culture behind it. It will be very cool to see a clean Tour and see the leaders being weak, getting attack. losing minutes, and see many different riders getting close to the lead. Not some 3 to 5 rider machines generating brutal amount of watts and never getting tired.
I think he got busted and he had to pay the price. Or even speak up as GL said. Same as Tyler Hamilton. "Twin (lost) brother?" come on! I mean they should be men enough and accept they were doping. It is sad to see how cycling has been so dirty. (I do love the sport) but I hate the doping culture behind it. It will be very cool to see a clean Tour and see the leaders being weak, getting attack. losing minutes, and see many different riders getting close to the lead. Not some 3 to 5 rider machines generating brutal amount of watts and never getting tired.
9000ft said:
that is what I am getting at; he may be in his last year as a pro- he needs to earn his salary; this is not to be disrespectful of all the bad stuff he has had to deal with, that he is still standing is a indication of his internal strength and fortitude
on a sidenote, wasn't it johan bruyneel who worked on a university degree during his pro racing years ?
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At this point, although I have been a harsh critic of the guy, I hope the best for him. Get some form back. Land a pro team and get a few results or become a notable workhorse for someone. Get some positive vibes in the sport and a few bucks...
If he could retire on a positive note then perhaps he could come clean in a new book with his own admission, purely as a means to better the sport, then perhaps out them all.....he'd make a few bucks then...
If he could retire on a positive note then perhaps he could come clean in a new book with his own admission, purely as a means to better the sport, then perhaps out them all.....he'd make a few bucks then...
Flandis the MTB'er
Remember Landis started off racing on the MTB. Not to start any new arguments, but it looks like the guy still has the mentality. He is out riding his bike and presumably enjoying himself despite all the crap. Bravo for doing your own thing Floyd.
Remember Landis started off racing on the MTB. Not to start any new arguments, but it looks like the guy still has the mentality. He is out riding his bike and presumably enjoying himself despite all the crap. Bravo for doing your own thing Floyd.
Evan547 said:
Yeah, I think there may be part of that with guys like Floyd or even LA, sure there are lots of complex motives, but I'd like to think part of it is that guys like them, like many of us just plain love to ride/race our bikes.
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9000ft said:
Yeah well said. In the end they just can't live without the bike, I know of nearly no former pro riders that still don't ride their bike on a regular basis, even guys like indurain and cipo still do
9000ft said:
Its interesting how seldom that's taken into consideration around here.It's like the whole -'you should quit while you're on top' line, might create a glowing feeling for fans, but if you still like doing what you do, why quit?
dannux said:
Man enough to admit they were doping. Try this partner, man enough not to dope .....not a long time ago, now, or in the future. i WOULD RATHER WATCH CLEAN SLOWER RACES AND RIDERS WITH SHORTER CLEAN CAREERS!
fLANDIS AND tYLER ARE EXAMPLES WHAT NOT TO BE. I DO NOT CARE IF THEY ADMIT IT OR MAKE UP FISH STORIES.
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