[Other Sport] Cycling geeks

[Woodchip]

Thrown my Qatar team together. At least I have something provisional.

 

[Pantani]

Thrown my Qatar team together. At least I have something provisional.

This is what I did. Tomorrow is the trawl the internet day for that winning three credit rider on the Japan National squad

 

[Stat Brother]

I didn't know if this should go here, or Lance.
I figured here was more likely.

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[Sussax]

I didn't know if this should go here, or Lance.
I figured here was more likely.

[tweet]296641558332186624[/tweet]

CET is GMT +1?

 

[Stat Brother]

CET is GMT +1?

As Ned Boulting has just said:-

Is that an order?

 

[Sussax]

As Ned Boulting has just said:-

Is that an order?

You've lost me.

CET: Central European Time - What time is it in CET time now?

 

[Stat Brother]

You've lost me.

All cycling fans will be happy with an announcement the UCI will make at 5:15pm CET.

ALL cycling FANS will be happy...

Sounds like an order to me, what if I'm not happy?

 

[Sussax]

All cycling fans will be happy with an announcement the UCI will make at 5:15pm CET.

ALL cycling FANS will be happy...

Sounds like an order to me, what if I'm not happy?

Then, by the sounds of it, you mustn't be a cycling fan?

 

[Stat Brother]

I don't know yet, it's not 5:15 CET.
But I guess if I'm not happy then I can't be a fan.

Come on JC this shouldn't be so tricky!!

 

[Sussax]

Union Cycliste Internationale

 

[Sussax]

Union Cycliste Internationale

30.01.2013

The International Cycling Union (UCI) is pleased to announce that, for the first time, it will provide free, live broadcasts of the Cyclo-cross World Championships on its YouTube channel. The World Championships will be held on 2-3 February in Louisville, USA.

The UCI channel will then proceed to provide live coverage of World Championships and World Cup events in the Road, Track, BMX and Cyclo-cross disciplines. Mountain Bike and Trials will also be live, with the outlet announced shortly.

The UCI's live broadcasts will be available all around the world with the exception of those countries in which TV channels already offer the option to view the UCI events live. This new video coverage means that a passion for cycling can be spread to countries that have never before enjoyed such coverage, over all five continents.

The UCI channel will also provide highlights during the live coverage, offering freeze-frame images of the most spectacular action and most skilled performers. These highlights will be accessible to all Internet users, free of charge and without restriction on location.

The UCI channel is available at UCI Cycling Channel - YouTube


Schedule of live coverage of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships

- Saturday 2 February: GMT16:00 - 17:00 Junior Men – Live
- Saturday 2 February: GMT 19:30 - 20:30 Under 23 Men – Live
- Sunday 3 February: GMT 16:00 - 17:00 Elite Women – Live
- Sunday 3 February: GMT 19:30 - 20:45 Elite Men – Live
(CET is GMT +1)



Are we ALL happy?

 

[Sussax]

Has anyone used/tried these 'Zero' sport drink tablets? They came within a package from wiggle, good reviews of wiggle itself, anyone tried 'em?
I got Citrus and Pink Grapefruit.

 

[Glanders]

I use those electrolyte tablets for long races - alternate bidons with a tablet in plain water and then some form of rancid energy drink. I suffer from cramps, so figured the extra salts would be better than just water.

 

[Woodchip]

I use those electrolyte tablets for long races - alternate bidons with a tablet in plain water and then some form of rancid energy drink. I suffer from cramps, so figured the extra salts would be better than just water.

Just water when cycling can give you cramp because you're replacing salty water (sweat) with plain water, lowing the %age of salts in the body. I always try to use an isotonic or electrolytic drink when on the bike.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Has anyone used/tried these 'Zero' sport drink tablets? They came within a package from wiggle, good reviews of wiggle itself, anyone tried 'em?
I got Citrus and Pink Grapefruit.

I've used them and the SIS version for Sportives etc. I did Land's End to John O'Groats last year, and I used them for that . They seem to work, certainly better than just water (though I have a bottle of each).

Couldn't stomach pink grapefruit though!

 

[Bold Seagull]

Has anyone used/tried these 'Zero' sport drink tablets? They came within a package from wiggle, good reviews of wiggle itself, anyone tried 'em?
I got Citrus and Pink Grapefruit.

I've got tubes of the buggers everywhere! I pop one in a bottle whether squash or cycling, even if out on a shorter ride. I like [MENTION=23986]Glanders[/MENTION] can get a bit of cramp, so find the tablets very good for keeping it at bay. I actually like those two flavours!

Cherry/orange and Berry are also nice.

 

[Sussax]

I've used them and the SIS version for Sportives etc. I did Land's End to John O'Groats last year, and I used them for that . They seem to work, certainly better than just water (though I have a bottle of each).

Couldn't stomach pink grapefruit though!

Well done on doing Land's End - John O'Groats, plan on doing that next summer, got the cicerone guide book! I'll probably send you a PM sometime.

 

[Sussax]

In other news (probably old): BBC Sport - Frank Schleck: Banned cyclist to miss Tour de France in 2013

 

[Bold Seagull]

Well done on doing Land's End - John O'Groats, plan on doing that next summer, got the cicerone guide book! I'll probably send you a PM sometime.

The High5 website is actually pretty good, and gives you some guides on hydrating and energy supplements (all be it with a mind on how fantastic their products are!)

http://highfive.co.uk

 

[manintheblackpajamas]

I've used them and the SIS version for Sportives etc. I did Land's End to John O'Groats last year, and I used them for that . They seem to work, certainly better than just water (though I have a bottle of each).

Couldn't stomach pink grapefruit though!

I tried the pink grapefruit on Sunday and actually enjoyed it. I mixed it in 600mm, rather than the 500 they suggest. Maybe that made it more palatable, or maybe I was just desperate for anything.