[Other Sport] Cycling geeks

[Stat Brother]

Any newbies looking for an entry level, sub £500 bike:-

http://road.cc/content/news/95684-just-moser-speed

 

[Stoichkov]

Have we discussed Jonathan Tiernan-Locke on here?

 

[Stat Brother]

Have we discussed Jonathan Tiernan-Locke on here?

He's been mentioned, nothing too heavy.

I don't know what to make of it.
He really pushed to have a bio passport last season, but got knocked back.
He unfortunately got backed by Pat
He's been pretty non existent this season.
He's believed to not have the characteristics of 'a Sky rider', perhaps better suited to Garmin.
Last season was eye brow raising good.

It would stink, and 90% of my cyclesenses are twitching, but I can't shake the thought how convenient this is for Sky.

 

[Hamilton]

Wasn't it his dream move to Sky?

I hope he didn't over-stretch himself to get there. It feels like Sky have not been confident enough to use him now he has signed - and that's odd.

Let's hope there's no anomalies and that he is just ill and injured.

 

[Stat Brother]

Anyhoo, I was going to leave geeks with this tonight.

With the season drawing to a close and the long winter stretching out ahead of us.
Before we get stuck into old video footage, what technological advancements would you like to see in pro cycling, from your armchair.

I'll take the easy one:-

Helmet-cams, or even better fork-cams.
I'd love to be watching the TV and have occasional riders eye views of the action.

 

[Stoichkov]

Helmet-cams, or even better fork-cams.
I'd love to be watching the TV and have occasional riders eye views of the action.

Yeah, i've often thought that - red button option on the telly - eg moto 1, moto 2, helicopter etc

 

[Stoichkov]

Let's hope there's no anomalies

Yes, although as Stat alluded, his run of 'form' last spring was eyebrow raising. Probably as eye brow raising as anything i've seen since watching from '87.

In his defence, if you're good at that time of year you can rack up the wins

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

Yes, although as Stat alluded, his run of 'form' last spring was eyebrow raising. Probably as eye brow raising as anything i've seen since watching from '87.

In his defence, if you're good at that time of year you can rack up the wins

Surprising but not in the league of

- the' look'
- Rasmussen
- landis' resurrection
- any tour of Turkey winner!

Perhaps no more suspicious than a 42 year old first time grand tour winner.

 

[Stat Brother]

Surprising but not in the league of

- the' look'
- Rasmussen
- landis' resurrection
- any tour of Turkey winner!

Perhaps no more suspicious than a 42 year old first time grand tour winner.

It is something non favourites are going to have to put up with for a generation.
That's not me saying 'oh he's British he must be innocent', to be honest I wouldn't be surprised if he dabbled.


Anyway isn't your Sportive soon?

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

Well it's confirmed...

ORICA-GreenEDGE is thrilled to announce that Adam and Simon Yates have signed their neo-pro contracts with the Australian outfit. The identical twins have had an outstanding year underscored by their success at the Tour de l’Avenir and Tour of Britain. Unsurprisingly, the British duo fielded a number of offers, ultimately deciding to join the professional ranks with the GreenEDGE family.

http://greenedgecycling.com/news/adam-and-simon-yates-sign-neo-pro-contracts-with-orica-greenedge

 

[Hamilton]

Just signed the petition "Surrey County Council: Interact and give knowledge to those you represent." on Change.org.

It's important. Will you sign it too? Here's the link:

http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitio...pt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition

 

[strings]

Any newbies looking for an entry level, sub £500 bike:-

http://road.cc/content/news/95684-just-moser-speed

Fantastic, thanks! I was waiting for the b'twin triban 3 red to come back into stock, but it looks like it has gone forever.

I'll keep an eye on this (and hope its still on offer come next payday!.

 

[Stat Brother]

Fantastic, thanks! I was waiting for the b'twin triban 3 red to come back into stock, but it looks like it has gone forever.

I'll keep an eye on this (and hope its still on offer come next payday!.

I've just given it a second look and read through then compared it to their £500-£900 deals, and it looks almost to good to be true.
Not wishing to piss on your chips, but buying a bike on t'internet without trying it first esp for a first time bike doesn't seem right.

I suggest you go a try any bike you can and get the comprehensive geometry on it.
They'll never be completely the same but you should be able to get close to what you need.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Anyhoo, I was going to leave geeks with this tonight.

With the season drawing to a close and the long winter stretching out ahead of us.
Before we get stuck into old video footage, what technological advancements would you like to see in pro cycling, from your armchair.

I'll take the easy one:-

Helmet-cams, or even better fork-cams.
I'd love to be watching the TV and have occasional riders eye views of the action.

Multiple cameras so you could switch between groups. Or even switch between two races.

Ability to watch on a 3G signal at the side of a remote road while watching said race.

Hear the team radio audio like they do in F1.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Fantastic, thanks! I was waiting for the b'twin triban 3 red to come back into stock, but it looks like it has gone forever.

I'll keep an eye on this (and hope its still on offer come next payday!.

I've just given it a second look and read through then compared it to their £500-£900 deals, and it looks almost to good to be true.
Not wishing to piss on your chips, but buying a bike on t'internet without trying it first esp for a first time bike doesn't seem right.

I suggest you go a try any bike you can and get the comprehensive geometry on it.
They'll never be completely the same but you should be able to get close to what you need.

Obviously I wouldn't want to put anyone off going to their Local Bike Shop, it is the best way to try a few bikes and see what the subtle differences are.

That said, if that's not possible, internet retailers like Wiggle do let you test the bike for 30 days and you can return it free, if you don't get on with it. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/h/option/30testride

 

[Hamilton]

I'd like a chip on every rider's bike that could transmit a to a GPS. That would then enable me to track on screen where every rider was on the route.

Then, when I clicked on a rider I'd be able to jump to their helmet cam to see where they are.

On the screen I'd then be able to see which riders were just in front or behind them, using the same format as employed in arcade games.

Failing that, can we have a dog on a bike wearing a wooly scarf.

 

[Bold Seagull]

I'd like a chip on every rider's bike that could transmit a to a GPS. That would then enable me to track on screen where every rider was on the route.

Then, when I clicked on a rider I'd be able to jump to their helmet cam to see where they are.

On the screen I'd then be able to see which riders were just in front or behind them, using the same format as employed in arcade games.

Failing that, can we have a dog on a bike wearing a wooly scarf.

I'm loving that idea!!!







Would it be a Seagulls scarf though!?

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

What a year next year for us British cycling fans, TDF starting in Yorkshire, coming down to London, then this announcement the Giro coming to Belfast and Dublin next year, lets camper van convey - should Brad have held out for this..

http://www.girostart2014.com

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

One stage is a TT not sure which one

Giro Entourage Arrivals
Tuesday 6 May - Thursday 8 May

Team Presentation
Thursday 8 May
A Public Event in Belfast

Day 1 Belfast - Belfast
Friday 9 May
Start - Titanic Quarter
Finish - Belfast City Hall

Day 2 Belfast - Belfast
Saturday 10 May
Start - Titanic Quarter
Finish - Belfast City Hall

Day 3 Armagh - Dublin
Sunday 11 May
Start - The Mall
Finish - Dublin City Centre

Detailed stage routes will be announced soon

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

Anyway isn't your Sportive soon?

Wimped out as I haven't ridden for 3 weeks because of 70 hour weeks!

On the plus side, I finally got my cycle scheme voucher from work so I can finish my new road bike.