General News Thread

[Publicus]

My gut says he feels he can't possibly be in shape in time for the Giro.

My eyes and brain are telling me your gut is spot on.

 

[afpm90]

Angelo Zomegman announced today that Contador will ride the Giro next year.

http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=25700

If he really participates in the Giro, I think he won't fight for GC. But it would be nice if he did.

 

[cyclopeon]

Angelo Zomegman announced today that Contador will ride the Giro next year.

http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=25700

If he really participates in the Giro, I think he won't fight for GC. But it would be nice if he did.

Interesting, and thanks for posting it.
I wonder if it might just be a "trial balloon"?

 

[python]

since zomegnan was mentioned, i'll add that according to vino he received his personal invitation and assurances to ride the 2010 giro.

there goes zomegnan's ricco stance...

 

[issoisso]

since zomegnan was mentioned, i'll add that according to vino he received his personal invitation and assurances to ride the 2010 giro.

there goes zomegnan's ricco stance...

Zomegnan doesn't like Riccò personally. The only problem Zomegnan has with doping is that the public knows about it.

 

[craig1985]

Saxo Bank's Giro squad

Wasn't Lucas Haedo fired by Michael Ball a few years ago?

 

[TRDean]

I know I'm a Skil and Kenny van Hummel homer, but the guy is the real deal...on the bike and off...great sportsmanship!! I copied this from Pez cycling site...

Chapeau To Van Hummel
Kenny Van Hummel handed over a race win at the Arno Wallaard Memorial in the Netherlands this weekend to Stefan Van Dijk after being declared the winner. The Skil-Shimano fastman came to the line in a virtual dead heat with Van Dijk. The race jury reviewed the finish over and over before finally awarding the win to Van Hummel. When Van Hummel looked at it though, he saw something different: Van Dijk's tire almost imperceptibly ahead of his own.

Van Hummel said afterwards: "I do not want an undeserved victory. I hope that I can seize some more opportunities in the next few weeks. Last year, I won in May like it was an assembly line. The form is certainly good..."

As for Van Dijk, he was relieved: "I've been second so many times this season."

 

[craig1985]

Cofidis for the Giro:

Guillaume Blot, Mickaël Buffaz, Remi Cusin, Julien Fouchard, Tristan Valentin (all French), Nico Sijmens (Belgium) and Kalle Kriit (Estonia). They will be lead by David Moncoutie and Leonardo Duque.

I think we can say that Moncoutie will not be riding the Tour, if he wants to get his 3rd KOM at the Vuelta.

 

[craig1985]

Fleche Wallonne riders face criminal littering charges | Cyclingnews.com

You would think this group would have bigger fish to fry then go after three riders. And what is the fine? 50 euro?

 

[Anonymous]

I know I'm a Skil and Kenny van Hummel homer, but the guy is the real deal...on the bike and off...great sportsmanship!! I copied this from Pez cycling site...

Chapeau To Van Hummel
Kenny Van Hummel handed over a race win at the Arno Wallaard Memorial in the Netherlands this weekend to Stefan Van Dijk after being declared the winner. The Skil-Shimano fastman came to the line in a virtual dead heat with Van Dijk. The race jury reviewed the finish over and over before finally awarding the win to Van Hummel. When Van Hummel looked at it though, he saw something different: Van Dijk's tire almost imperceptibly ahead of his own.

Van Hummel said afterwards: "I do not want an undeserved victory. I hope that I can seize some more opportunities in the next few weeks. Last year, I won in May like it was an assembly line. The form is certainly good..."

As for Van Dijk, he was relieved: "I've been second so many times this season."

I am sad he will not get the chance to ride the Tour this year. He may not be sad about it, but I am.

 

[Anonymous]

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[bianchigirl]

Armstrong clearly thought those vertical stripes were slimming...

 

[knewcleardaze]

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Is that Oscar Sevilla next to Leipheimer?

 

[Red Lobster]

Is that Oscar Sevilla next to Leipheimer?

Joke . . . ? That's McCartney.

 

[knewcleardaze]

Joke . . . ? That's McCartney.

I didn't know. He looks a lot like the baby faced assassin.
But then I thought I don't think Sevilla ever rode with Armstrong.
Thanks.

 

[luckyboy]

That kit is a lot nicer than the actual RetirementShack one

 

[BroDeal]

How does this effectively differ from their regular RS jerseys? All they have done is make an amateurish looking jersey with the same sponsors on it.

 

[bianchigirl]

Sevilla is close to signing for a Colombian team.

 

[jaylew]

Sevilla is close to signing for a Colombian team.

A shame he and Mancebo can't seem to get back across the pond.

 

[Angliru]

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How can they be called "Team Mellow Johnny's" in the results but have Radio Shack as the obviously most visible of the two on the jersey? Does the difference in jersey design make the primary difference in applying the rules that no Pro Tour teams can race in Continental races?

 

[TRDean]

How can they be called "Team Mellow Johnny's" in the results but have Radio Shack as the obviously most visible of the two on the jersey? Does the difference in jersey design make the primary difference in applying the rules that no Pro Tour teams can race in Continental races?

It is a stinkin joke!! These guys don't need to even be in this race...has anyone seen the DZ Nutz jerseys? I wonder if they have Garmin all over them?

 

[Publicus]

It is a stinkin joke!! These guys don't need to even be in this race...has anyone seen the DZ Nutz jerseys? I wonder if they have Garmin all over them?

 

[TRDean]

Thanks Publicus....so, DZ Nuts don't look like Garmin...go figure.

 

[eljimberino]

Perhaps Albert announcing riding the Giro this early is to try suck Armstrong into thinking he has a chance at next years Tour?

 

[luckyboy]

Perhaps Albert announcing riding the Giro this early is to try suck Armstrong into thinking he has a chance at next years Tour?

I doubt that somehow.

A shame he and Mancebo can't seem to get back across the pond.

Yeah, i'll be losing sleep over that one.