[Other Sport] Cycling geeks

[Zukey Seagull]

http://msgbikes.com

Mud Sweat and Gears.

***warning***

When it comes to geekdom compared to the fella at msg, our combined knowledge, passion, and love of cycling isn't enough to fill one of his bidons.

thank you very much, sorry to ask you again.

 

[TrickyOne]

More sad news this morning following the death of Dan Myngheer. Suffered a heart attack during the Criterium international. Rip

 

[Bold Seagull]

I have been looking for a "bike chain cleaner device" anyone recommend one?
I have looked at amazon, wiggle, evans cycles and chain reactions.
I am no pro so I don't need anything expensive, but something that does the job well.

I don't clean my chain. I use 'The Method'.

In a nutshell, wash the bike as normal, but rather than deep cleaning the chain (which does clean and residual lube out of it each time), just lube and wipe, lube and wipe, lube and wipe till it is clean. Uses a bit more lube but the lube is cleaning the chain out so you know you're departing with a well lubed chain each time. Works for me. Uses a bit more lube but I've found that better than cleaning kits, taking the chain off etc.

 

[Pantani]

The finish of the Three Days of De Panne today is a prime example of how not to do team tactics, well worth a watch.

 

[TrickyOne]

Viviani having a great start to the season, another stage win at the 3 days of de panne.

 

[Pantani]

Viviani having a great start to the season, another stage win at the 3 days of de panne.

That was huge. It is not often you see Kittel get the exact lead out he wanted and still get beaten. This could be a big year for him.

 

[Stat Brother]

(I just had a check of the date, and this should be genuine!!)

Electromagnetic wheels are the new frontier of mechanical doping, claims Gazzetta dello Sport

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/ele...echanical-doping-claims-gazzetta-dello-sport/


I could have done with a set yesterday, chasing Colin.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Tonights random sighting from down the Marina multi-storey...I think he may have got a bit lost!!

 

[Stat Brother]

Tonights random sighting from down the Marina multi-storey...I think he may have got a bit lost!!

It took me far too long to work out, but I assume Sean Yates bought a company car home, instead of being in Belgium.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Aahh, didn't even think of The Animal when I saw it....doh!

 

[banjo]

http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=d5560601f43155aa96398b30b&id=7b6a5a6d3b&e=1619b3d3c9.

A few bargains to be had.

 

[Bold Seagull]

You can never have enough gears...

 

[Stat Brother]

You can never have enough gears.

By the time I next ride, Stat Steed will be 11 speed.

I should have hung on till I could have taken it up to 15!!

 

[Motogull]

What a morning. Not the best idea to go a bit more up and down and new roads exploring still with high cadence % intentions. I was funked at 40 miles and minced home from there. All sots of cramps etcs. Never been pleased to see a train barrier before either.

Oh, my new recovery snack is an egg banjo. Simple but ace.

 

[Stat Brother]

How well do you know the Tour of Flanders? - Quiz

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/how-well-do-you-know-the-tour-of-flanders-quiz/

A somewhat surprising 9/12.

 

[Stat Brother]

Just a little loosener before the main event:-

 

[Pantani]

G has been on the floor already! What a surprise.

He seems ok though.

 

[Stat Brother]

G has been on the floor already! What a surprise.

He seems ok though.

I couldn't help the rye smile when I saw G in the ditch.

Tough on DeMare, who has abandoned, although once again proving cyclists would make terrible footballers!!


As out after lunch I'm taping the race and just to be certain the programme after.

It would seem that won't be necessary, riding like loon at the start of a 255km race is just crazy.

 

[1066familyman]

Benoot out. That's a real shame, he was one in particular who everyone will be watching to see what he's capable of.

I am never ever surprised by G going down.

 

[Pantani]

This is savage already. The peloton is in bits with 115km to go.