The Official LANCE ARMSTRONG Thread 2010-2011

[Eyjafjallajokull]

Sorry for the misdirect.

I did have a hard time understanding how anyone could factually confirm Armstrong "did one" at 104. Does someone have a live feed from his cadence meter?

No problem.

From LA's twitter TT.

http://twitpic.com/13t6bo

 

[Mellow Velo]

http://twitpic.com/1hcdws
Oh yeah. He's going for #8
TDF podium

1.Lance
2.Cadel
3.Andy
4.Contador

Poor theHog ain't going to like this.

They like those type of roads in the Giro.

Oh wait.......toooooooo dangerous, so it's semi pro time.

 

[Publicus]

I see you are breaking out a new name today.

 

[BroDeal]

I see you are breaking out a new name today.

I think he has been using several names to make a few posts in the last month or so. Maybe they will be used for full time trolling in the future so the first post of a new troll attack is not so obvious.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

While Lance twittered, Contador grabbed two podium finishes.
Same for Vino.

 

[Publicus]

I think he has been using several names to make a few posts in the last month or so. Maybe they will be used for full time trolling in the future so the first post of a new troll attack is not so obvious.

He has. He's got quite a few of them at this point. Actually had a conversation with himself over in the Evans Weight thread.

 

[Publicus]

While Lance twittered, Contador grabbed two podium finishes.
Same for Vino.

He's tweeted about the same 6 hour ride AGAIN. He really wants everyone to know that he rode his bike today.

 

[elapid]

What would constitute data?

I've seen several articles referencing Lance pedaling at 110 RPM while time trialing... but they don't reference any supporting data. What would suffice for you?

What would suffice is an article written by someone that is willing to put their name to the article (not Wiki Answers for crissake!) and that has some credibility to be able to make those statements (ie, some close association with LA such as a trainer, team member, etc).

Coyle is totally unreliable. LA is also unreliable because he has made many claims in the past, some of which was unashamedly published in Coyle's paper, which have later proven incorrect, some that LA admitted to himself.

 

[Eyjafjallajokull]

What would suffice is an article written by someone that is willing to put their name to the article (not Wiki Answers for crissake!) and that has some credibility to be able to make those statements (ie, some close association with LA such as a trainer, team member, etc).

Coyle is totally unreliable. LA is also unreliable because he has made many claims in the past, some of which was unashamedly published in Coyle's paper, which have later proven incorrect, some that LA admitted to himself.

Would a team member be reliable though?

I think we can say it's likely but not official. That should please everybody.

 

[BroDeal]

.....

 

[Eyjafjallajokull]

BroDeal,

I get the feeling that you don't like me posting in this thread.

 

[red_flanders]

No problem.

From LA's twitter TT.

http://twitpic.com/13t6bo

So at some point in the ride he hit 104. That does not mean his cadence for the ride is 104. Unless I misunderstand the image and he shot that while driving on the flats.

I would further add that I am very choosy about what to believe coming from Armstrong. He is a proven liar, and has done many things to try and support his lies. A shot of someone's cadence meter proves absolutely nothing about anything, but does serve the Lance mythos.

 

[Race Radio]

Babble, Babble,

After being banned over 30 times you should not be surprised when people do not like you.

 

[Eyjafjallajokull]

So at some point in the ride he hit 104. That does not mean his cadence for the ride is 104. Unless I misunderstand the image and he shot that while driving on the flats.

No, that's the average cadence on those meters. In little sprints to get up to speed he would likely have gone quicker than 104. I usually go up to around 120 in a normal training ride trying to get a high speed on a dissent of something.

I would further add that I am very choosy about what to believe coming from Armstrong. He is a proven liar, and has done many things to try and support his lies. A shot of someone's cadence meter proves absolutely nothing about anything, but does serve the Lance mythos.

Fair enough, but that means there is just about no evidence you would take. Again I don't think this area is really that controversial. It's not really something to get upset about. Just a little pertubed that BikeCentric had to be so definitive about it. I suppose this kind of reaction is what he wanted.

 

[red_flanders]

No, that's the average cadence on those meters.

Ok, I accept that. Never used one. I wonder why the distance is blacked out.

Fair enough, but that means there is just about no evidence you would take. Again I don't think this area is really that controversial. It's not really something to get upset about. Just a little pertubed that BikeCentric had to be so definitive about it. I suppose this kind of reaction is what he wanted.

There is evidence I would accept. Television coverage of a TT with many views where you could establish a base cadence. Simple. That could have been any ride anywhere. There's nothing to establish it's a competitive Time Trial.

I don't think it's controversial either. Just watch video of his TT's and you can see what his cadence is. Maybe he'll compete in one at some point this year and we can see where he is now.

 

[Eyjafjallajokull]

Ok, I accept that. Never used one. I wonder why the distance is blacked out.

That the power. Doesn't want the opposition to know the precise watts.

I don't think it's controversial either. Just watch video of his TT's and you can see what his cadence is. Maybe he'll compete in one at some point this year and we can see where he is now.

A commentator said running matharons can slow your cadence down a tad. I don't know the truth of that.

 

[luckyboy]

That the power. Doesn't want the opposition to know the precise watts.

Heh, guess all those frightening race performances he's putting in will give the opposition an idea of what level he's at.

Wait, frightening isn't the right word, is it?

 

[Eyjafjallajokull]

Heh, guess all those frightening race performances he's putting in will give the opposition an idea of what level he's at.

Wait, frightening isn't the right word, is it?

If there was a tail wind then the watts will be below what you'd expect for the impressive average speed of about 35mph. Probably didn't want to spoil it.

 

[dolophonic]

Wow, the Giro photo really puts it in perspective.
Racers who go all out at many races ie Contador today deserve the respect they get.
That was an amazing Giro.
It is a really hard race.Out of control.

 

[Ferminal]

They like those type of roads in the Giro.

Oh wait.......toooooooo dangerous, so it's semi pro time.

Is that from Eroica?

Can't wait for the Giro stage this year with some of this near the end, will be more impressive than the TdF Cobbles IMO!

 

[BroDeal]

Is that from Eroica?

Looks like the Giro from a few years ago.

Too bad the TdF cannot add something like that.

 

[caribbean-cowboy]

Looks like the Giro from a few years ago.

Too bad the TdF cannot add something like that.

Yeah too bad. Would make things more interesting and contador wouldn't have a chance.

 

[Dr. Maserati]

Is that from Eroica?

Can't wait for the Giro stage this year with some of this near the end, will be more impressive than the TdF Cobbles IMO!

Its from the 2005 Giro. The Colle delle Finestre, which had 9 kilometre-long section of unpaved road.

Yeah too bad. Would make things more interesting and contador wouldn't have a chance.

Like Contador doesn't like racing on unpaved roads??

 

[luckyboy]

Like Contador doesn't like racing on unpaved roads??

This year's stage 16 is gonna be so great

 

[dolophonic]

We need a Giro thread! I'm excited already.