Schlecks on track

[avanti]

It is good to see Andy and Frank training on the track
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/frank-and-andy-schleck-training-on-ghent-track
Maybe this is something other road riders should consider. Apart from benefits to the rider it helps support the track facilities.

 

[CobbleStoner]

all bike racers should ride the track, for leg speed and bike handling skills. kinda funny that it is those two, not who you would think.
but I don't think it is such a great thing for them to be at the Kuiptke, I'm sure it disrupts their busy schedule, most of the locals don't like that and it seems that the Shlecks could have used a velodrome that needs some publicity/attention, nothing in Luxemburg? plenty of velodromes in Germany that need support $. Gent is the most popular track in the world.
side note: why do American reporters put the 'h' in Gent, BE?

 

[avanti]

............ why do American reporters put the 'h' in Gent, BE?

In English Gent would be pronounced "Jent" - would that match the BE pronounciation?

But you could ask question of many place names that change from country to country - Turin vs Turino and London vs. Londres for example.

 

[Michele]

In English Gent would be pronounced "Jent" - would that match the BE pronounciation?

But you could ask question of many place names that change from country to country - Turin vs Turino and London vs. Londres for example.

Actually it's tOrino.

 

[Ripper]

It is good to see Andy and Frank training on the track
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/frank-and-andy-schleck-training-on-ghent-track
Maybe this is something other road riders should consider. Apart from benefits to the rider it helps support the track facilities.

It's good for their PR. It's nothing new for them, has obviously not helped their handling skills in the rain, and that particular track does not need the Shreks for any benefits.

 

[El Pistolero]

all bike racers should ride the track, for leg speed and bike handling skills. kinda funny that it is those two, not who you would think.
but I don't think it is such a great thing for them to be at the Kuiptke, I'm sure it disrupts their busy schedule, most of the locals don't like that and it seems that the Shlecks could have used a velodrome that needs some publicity/attention, nothing in Luxemburg? plenty of velodromes in Germany that need support $. Gent is the most popular track in the world.
side note: why do American reporters put the 'h' in Gent, BE?

To not confuse it with this I guess:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentleman

In English they often say gents or gent instead of gentleman/gentlemen.

http://www.google.be/#sclient=psy-a....,cf.osb&fp=720ac9b1be5e339f&biw=1440&bih=799