General News Thread

[auscyclefan94]

If he's still hampered by the virus in training I doubt he will ever be competitive again...
He needs the miles in his legs for the Tour, he already rode too few races last year.
At his age it's often hard to come back from these kind of injuries, unless you're Vino ofc
But I wish him luck with the virus, I hope he can race at least one good season before he retires.

I would not go that far although it is still rather concerning that the virus is still a bit of a worry.

 

[Ferminal]

I would not go that far although it is still rather concerning that the virus is still a bit of a worry.

I hope he's bluffing.

If he hasn't managed to shake the virus during the off season, what hope does he have of being at his best in July.

 

[movingtarget]

I hope he's bluffing.

If he hasn't managed to shake the virus during the off season, what hope does he have of being at his best in July.

Sounds more like what Rogers had before. Glandular Fever which often keeps returning when sportsmen reach their competitive level of fitness again. Sinus issues Evans had last year and if they were that bad I'm surprised he did not have an operation like Contador did. Anyway he does not need any further interruptions this year. Most fans would like to see him at the Tour with better form than last year.

 

[pastronef]

the Vuelta Murcia becomes a 1 day race

http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=58363

 

[will10]

the Vuelta Murcia becomes a 1 day race

http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=58363

Bummer

 

[Libertine Seguros]

José Serpa beaten and robbed during training ride in Colombia.

Similar to what happened to Andrey Amador three years ago, and will put his preparations back somewhat, but sounds like he's not too badly hurt at least.

 

[Ferminal]

Considering Serpa usually hits his best form in February it's somewhat worrying.

 

[ElChingon]

Those Columbians needs a body guard when they're out training, been hearing about this for years makes you wonder what happens to any up and coming rider who is not a Pro yet, do they have the same issues?

 

[the asian]

Considering Serpa usually hits his best form in February it's somewhat worrying.

Lampre aren't invited to Langkawi.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Considering Serpa usually hits his best form in February it's somewhat worrying.

maybe this will mean he get's his good form in may finally

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Those Columbians needs a body guard when they're out training, been hearing about this for years makes you wonder what happens to any up and coming rider who is not a Pro yet, do they have the same issues?

colombia is relatively very save to train. pls name me one other incident liek this in the past few years in colombia

 

[trevim]

http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/1...began-will-instead-back-Valverde-in-Tour.aspx

Szmyd focusing on the Tour. One more climber to make it harder for everyone

 

[Arnout]

Those Columbians needs a body guard when they're out training, been hearing about this for years makes you wonder what happens to any up and coming rider who is not a Pro yet, do they have the same issues?

People are so ignorant about situations in other countries, it's disturbing.

Like people thinking that you can't walk on the sidewalks in Caracas because you will be shot. It's all bull****.

Sure, there is some violence, but that's mainly limited to drugs militia and certain remote areas.

 

[cineteq]

Sagan arrested in Los Angeles area?
http://sportky.topky.sk/c/100614/sagana-zatkla-americka-policia-preco-ma-prenasleduju-problemy

 

[El Pistolero]

People are so ignorant about situations in other countries, it's disturbing.

Like people thinking that you can't walk on the sidewalks in Caracas because you will be shot. It's all bull****.

Sure, there is some violence, but that's mainly limited to drugs militia and certain remote areas.

Colombia is one of the most dangerous countries to live in.

 

[Gloin22]

It was all a joke..... ( Sagan's picture )

You can even see it from his face...

 

[jens_attacks]

well it was a joke

plus the kush is legal so no problem for peter

 

[cineteq]

Szmyd focusing on the Tour. One more climber to make it harder for everyone

He better improves last year's performance. It cost Basso a Giro podium and Nibali a TdF victory.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Colombia is one of the most dangerous countries to live in.

USA is worse though, you might just get shot at your local school...

 

[trevim]

He better improves last year's performance. It cost Basso a Giro podium and Nibali a TdF victory.

Other than shooting Scarponi, De Gendt, Hesjedal, Rodriguez, Froome and Wiggins I don't see what Szmyd could have done to help Nibali and Basso.

 

[trevim]

USA is worse though, you might just get shot at your local school...

That's low isn't it?

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Other than shooting Scarponi, De Gendt, Hesjedal, Rodriguez, Froome and Wiggins I don't see what Szmyd could have done to help Nibali and Basso.

lol, yeah Wiggins and Froome were untouchable in the Tour. Basso's own performance in the Giro was borderline embarrassing, if he had a train like Sky the captain himself would have been dropped on the climbs. Prepare for a response in this years Giro.

 

[Gloin22]

He better improves last year's performance. It cost Basso a Giro podium and Nibali a TdF victory.

What are you on about What the actual hell ...

Anyway, Durbridge had a bad fall today. Wonder how much that effects him for the TT.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Anyway, Durbridge had a bad fall today. Wonder how much that effects him for the TT.

Damn poor timing, always is I guess.

 

[Ferminal]

Is that from the CN article or his mouth?