christ - yeah, its was grim! Nice momento to have though....
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christ - yeah, its was grim! Nice momento to have though....
I haven't seen anyone shoot their bolt like that for quite a while!
Indurain's Lungs
Legend of Garry Nelson
It has the distinction of being the only kit never available to the public. Can't think why!
I remember the kerfuffle in Cycling Weekly when it was unvieled!
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
Just started reading David Millar's book. So far it's very good. He's not stated doping yet though.
I really enjoyed that one, it certainly helps to know he actually wrote it!
I loved the opening regarding his ride into Barcelona, he does really well to capture the moment.
I didn't think Cav and Brad were going to ride together, until Le Tour.
It seems like there's been a rethink.
Well done G
Tour De Romandie 2012: Stage 1 Results | Cyclingnews.com
It seems like there's been a rethink.
Well done G
Tour De Romandie 2012: Stage 1 Results | Cyclingnews.com
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
Robbie McEwen is going to retire before the Tour de France. I've always found him reasonably likeable, so it'll be a shame he's gone. One less contender for the green as well.
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Absolutely smashed them. I know the weather played a part, but 5 seconds is a heck of a victory margin over 3.5 km. Interestingly if Romandie go with normal post prologue protocol Cav will be wearing the mountains jersey in today's stage, surely a first.
I think you're being a little charitable there, Woody.
If the uber competitive Robbie Mc had even a sniff of the Green Jersey, he'd crawl out of his death bed to ride, Le Tour.
If the uber competitive Robbie Mc had even a sniff of the Green Jersey, he'd crawl out of his death bed to ride, Le Tour.
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
Fair point, but he'd at least be competition in the occasional sprint finish. The more teams with good sprinters the better the flat stages become.
Perhaps Brad will be going for green in July.
Tour De Romandie 2012: Stage 1 Results | Cyclingnews.com
Tour De Romandie 2012: Stage 1 Results | Cyclingnews.com
Cav beats Wiggo in a TT, Wiggo beats Cav (well, sort of) in a bunch sprint. Bonkers.
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Just watched Tour of Romandy stage 1. That was a pretty impressive win from Wiggo as he led out the sprint from quite a way out. He punctured about 25k from the finish and his team mates got him back on well, but no one left at the sprint to form a 'lead out train' 
Cav no where in sight. Ok, so the likes of Griepel, Goss, Renshaw & Petachii are in Turkey, and it was Westra, Tualongo(sp.) and Van Garderen up against Brad, but a fine stage win nonetheless. 
Cav no where in sight. Ok, so the likes of Griepel, Goss, Renshaw & Petachii are in Turkey, and it was Westra, Tualongo(sp.) and Van Garderen up against Brad, but a fine stage win nonetheless. - Thread starter
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Just watched Tour of Romandy stage 1. That was a pretty impressive win from Wiggo as he led out the sprint from quite a way out. He punctured about 25k from the finish and his team mates got him back on well, but no one left at the sprint to form a 'lead out train'
Crazy stuff that. He sprinted from so far out too, when he went I was thinking way too soon but he held on easily enough. Superb win for Bradley 'Merckx' Wiggins.
The only downside:-
I'm not likely the National Jersey.
I've haven't actively liked or disliked it, but it's now getting to the stage I'm repulsed by it.
The sooner you're in Yellow Brad, the happier I'll be.
After an extensive 5 mins on Google most seem preferable, with he exception of Sweden and USA USA USA (even the jersey screams it).
Out doing the yanks for 'in your face, but holding onto a teeny weeny bit of class, I give you Luxembourg:-
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I'm not likely the National Jersey.
I've haven't actively liked or disliked it, but it's now getting to the stage I'm repulsed by it.
The sooner you're in Yellow Brad, the happier I'll be.
After an extensive 5 mins on Google most seem preferable, with he exception of Sweden and USA USA USA (even the jersey screams it).
Out doing the yanks for 'in your face, but holding onto a teeny weeny bit of class, I give you Luxembourg:-
Indurain's Lungs
Legend of Garry Nelson
Just watched Tour of Romandy stage 1. That was a pretty impressive win from Wiggo as he led out the sprint from quite a way out. He punctured about 25k from the finish and his team mates got him back on well, but no one left at the sprint to form a 'lead out train'
I've always wondered why he doesn't give it a go in the smaller bunch sprints. He was very quick in a bunch gallop as a junior/young rider (well, consistently half a wheel quicker than I was, much to my annoyance!)
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
Jesus. Chain Reaction Cycles have gone downhill of late. I ordered a seatpost and new bottom bracket from them (sorting the OH's bike) and the seatpost was changed to discontinued after i ordered. This caused the order to stay at pending for a week with no hint of them sorting it. The amount of hassle i had getting them to sort it out was unbelievable.
wiggle have a bad rep in some circles, but have been nothing but 100% for me.
Oh and Quality Cycle Clothing Delivered Direct: Prendas Ciclismo is definitely the place to go for retro chic and customer care.
They are top banana.
Oh and Quality Cycle Clothing Delivered Direct: Prendas Ciclismo is definitely the place to go for retro chic and customer care.
They are top banana.
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Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
I've always liked Wiggle. Do you still get free sweets with orders? Not used them for a while. Used SJS a few times as well and they have been good.