I wonder why Swift got the nod over G.
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1066familyman
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- Jan 15, 2008
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Degenkolb is suffering from injury and illness since Vuelta. Kristoff not in great form.
Anyway, I think Gerrans will be looking to wheelsuck in a much more select group than that, if not it'll be all in for Bling anyway I expect.
1066familyman
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- Jan 15, 2008
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So pleased for Kwia to win like that.
It would have been a real travesty if wheelsuckers Gerrans and Valverde had caught him on the line. See the way they let Gilbert do all the work from that chase group
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So pleased for Kwia to win like that.
It would have been a real travesty if wheelsuckers Gerrans and Valverde had caught him on the line. See the way they let Gilbert do all the work from that chase group
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In fairness to the 'suckers, the onus was always on a Belgiumist to do the extra work what with there being 2 of them.********SPOILER ALERT*********
So pleased for Kwia to win like that.
It would have been a real travesty if wheelsuckers Gerrans and Valverde had caught him on the line. See the way they let Gilbert do all the work from that chase group
1066familyman
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- Jan 15, 2008
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Yeah, Gilbert pulling for GVA, but come on, Gerrans never changes does he, no matter the make up of the group. I wish Jill had put him on the spot at the post race interview and asked him straight out if he thought he could have won it had he taken a turn in that group.
Valverde at least tries something sometimes, but Gerrans is just so annoying to watch. Yes, if others are going to pull then of course he'll always ride like that as that's his strength, but I'd have been absolutely gutted today if that group had caught Kwia. Not quite so gutted if the bunch had caught him and a proper sprinter took it, as they were all there.
Indurain's Lungs
Legend of Garry Nelson
Exactly. Pleased he won it with a proper piece of racing.
JoePrecious
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- Mar 3, 2009
- 191
Lucky enough to get a voucher for a track taster session at the Olympic velodrome for my birthday. Has anyone does this yet?
I've been wanting to do to for a while, but now I have to book it I'm actually a little nervous!
I've been wanting to do to for a while, but now I have to book it I'm actually a little nervous!
Indurain's Lungs
Legend of Garry Nelson
Having been round a track a few times, you will love it. Takes a bit of getting used to the fixed wheel but a great feeling once you're up the banking and whizzing round.
When you arrive at the velodrome DO NOT go to any viewing gallery or get a quick peek.
Save your first view of the track for that moment when you walk up into it.
You won't regret or forget it.
Indurain's Lungs
Legend of Garry Nelson
That's very true. My first ride in an indoor velodrome was when Manchester opened - entered from below track level and a little brown appeared on my chamois!
Raskolnikov
New member
Is there a North Stand Chat strava group?
banjo
GOSBTS
Yep look at Stats signature.
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
We've even got our own JCL's!
Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
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@%1;
But who are they all?
If you are in the NSC Strava Club, click on the 'Discussion' icon, where there is a thread in which we 'out' ourselves - if you haven't done so, tell us who you are!
But who are they all?
If you are in the NSC Strava Club, click on the 'Discussion' icon, where there is a thread in which we 'out' ourselves - if you haven't done so, tell us who you are!
banjo
GOSBTS
Look don't be shy once you've come out it's not that bad you'll be amongst friends. 
I can't believe we're 32 strong or whatever, and most are shy.
I get the impression the friendliest thread on t'internet has a fair few luckers.
SPEAK UP PEOPLE even if it's just a
I get the impression the friendliest thread on t'internet has a fair few luckers.
SPEAK UP PEOPLE even if it's just a
Judging by the responses I think we're a little surprised by the welcome new face faces on Strava, but a little confused as to why that's not transferring to here, or at least joining up Strava names with NSC.
A rather lame excuse for not doing the right thing last night.
Hello, welcome aboard, what's your riding story?
So what do you ride, distance etc.
FYI we love a good comedy fall story.
One that doesn't involve any major bike damage, we're not too bothered about how beat up you got (assuming you stayed out of hospital)
n1 gull
Well-known member
JCL here..
I have joined North Stand Geeks Strava group. I am new to Strava so not sure how to 'out myself'.
I ride a lovely old Bianchi, not 100% sure of its age but think it's late 1970's early 1980's.
I try to get out a couple of times a week, but at least once. Normally around 20 miles but doing the Chestnut House 100k in October.
I fell off last month after stopping abruptly for an ambulance. The round of applause from the bus stop was slightly unnecessary but I understood the laughter as I struggled to release my feet from the pedals whilst lying on the floor.
I am based in Hurstpierpoint and mainly cycle around the stunning country lanes of Wineham, Twineham, Bolney, Steyning etc.. But sometimes go south if I can face Devils Dyke or Ditchling. I actually joined Strava to learn a few more routes
I look forward to following you all
I have joined North Stand Geeks Strava group. I am new to Strava so not sure how to 'out myself'.
I ride a lovely old Bianchi, not 100% sure of its age but think it's late 1970's early 1980's.
I try to get out a couple of times a week, but at least once. Normally around 20 miles but doing the Chestnut House 100k in October.
I fell off last month after stopping abruptly for an ambulance. The round of applause from the bus stop was slightly unnecessary but I understood the laughter as I struggled to release my feet from the pedals whilst lying on the floor.
I am based in Hurstpierpoint and mainly cycle around the stunning country lanes of Wineham, Twineham, Bolney, Steyning etc.. But sometimes go south if I can face Devils Dyke or Ditchling. I actually joined Strava to learn a few more routes
I look forward to following you all
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
We love a B' on here!
Does that put Bianchi's into the lead?
N1, Bold, Banjo, my two.
I seem to remember Giant being the competition.
[MENTION=633]n1 gull[/MENTION]
If you click on the grey flag with a 'C' on it (shouldn't that be an avatar?) that take you to the NSC geeks page.
Below the same grey flag, to the left of xx members, currently 32, it says 'discussion'.
Click on that.
The second discussion started by S Collins 'the baby face' has the introductions.
N1, Bold, Banjo, my two.
I seem to remember Giant being the competition.
[MENTION=633]n1 gull[/MENTION]
If you click on the grey flag with a 'C' on it (shouldn't that be an avatar?) that take you to the NSC geeks page.
Below the same grey flag, to the left of xx members, currently 32, it says 'discussion'.
Click on that.
The second discussion started by S Collins 'the baby face' has the introductions.