Pro-cycling thread

#OGErocks

nice guy for an aussie

That doesn't count. It's optional for starters.

ARTICLE 1.3.007
“Bicycles and their accessories shall be of a type that is sold for use by anyone practising cycling as a sport. As a result of production imperatives (time constraints), an exception may be requested from the UCI for equipment that is a final product and that will be marketed in the nine months after its first use in competition. The manufacturer must however publish information on the equipment in question in advance and announce the date of its market launch. The use of equipment designed especially for the attainment of a particular performance (record or other) shall be not authorised.”
The bicycle must be accessible to all participants. All the components of the bicycle must be available commercially (i.e. available on the market or sold directly by the manufacturer) at the latest nine months after their first use in competition. To implement this nine-month period, the manufacturer must publicly announce that the product in question is being used in competition and when it will be available for sale. In all cases the product must be a finished product in the condition that it will be marketed. The testing of a prototype in competition is prohibited. Thus, it is not allowed to use equipment in competition that is not either available on the market or previously communicated by the manufacturer (with a nine months period for the marketing). Prototypes and the use of equipment specially designed for a particular athlete, event or performance are prohibited. "Specially designed" means a bicycle with a technical added value when compared with other equipment. No minimum production quantity or minimum price is defined for either bicycles or any component parts.

We are the best.

I know how you guys love that we're so modest about being fucking awesome at everything too.

road.cc were at the Mitchell Docker crash and have a photo sequence of him basically sliding along the pave on his face. Poor fucker

Even if they are a crap gimmick = K8-S

Wish I hadn't sought that out.....fuckin hell. You've got to be nails in the pro Peleton, hope he makes a fast and full recovery

Back Stage Pass video is now online. (Edited) I guess I should have checked upthread before posting.

They seem to saying "fruit" quite a lot!

On another note: does anyone remember the team sky: road to glory documentaries? I seem to recollect Mathew being the road captain and general top bloke in an episode

I wonder who came up with using the word fruit! He definitely came across very well in that and I don't think anyone would begrudge him his win. Even Boonen who had to be gutted he didn't win was very complimentary and said he deserved it. A perfect end to one of the best races I've had the pleasure of watching. "One for the good guys"

i learned how to make patacon pisao from an esteban chavez ep on the orica youtube.

It’s a crapshoot mixed with a chess game at 400 watts.

great description. the first hour and a half was great to watch too

It was a deserved win, from the days race and from a carrer or racing.

I liked the stat: Boonen pro wins; 109. Hayman; 2.

That's why he deserved it. A crowning achievement to a long career.

I think that's one of the best races for a long time.

Oh an Stannard, I thought he was down at least 3 times, but he found a bit more in his legs and attacked again. What a fighter.

Did you get to see it on the pave? How did that go?

Yes. Saw it at Inchy then arenberg. Decided to stay at arenberg at watch teh race unfold on the big screen. On reflection wish I'd gone to arbre too. and possibly the start. But not a bad effort for first time! Thanks for the advice. Had an Amazing time seeing it flash by live.
Was super easy getting between them on the motorbike.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/ventoso-injured-by-disc-brake-at-paris-roubaix/

As a standard rider who commutes, rides up and down hills and around London and so forth, my bike with discs is an absolute revelation. I will never buy another road bike that is not equipped with discs, and I'm even looking at getting a disc fork for my fixed gear.

I can't believe the people talking about discs as if they're nothing but a marketing gimmick have ever ridden a bike equipped with them. I'm also in two minds about the opinions of the pros. Presumably they've ridden them and just don't feel the need for better braking in any/all weather?

They are still in infant phrase. I'd say iPhone 3Gs.

Pros don't really 'need' them. Bit of 'if it aint broke why fix it' thing maybe.

https://twitter.com/megabicicleta/status/719786892032499712

Also, it hasn't even been confirmed it was a disc brake.

HTFU Spaniards, it's just a flesh wound.

anyone know anywhere in New York that will be showing (edit) Amstel Gold Race? Asides from Rapha as I watched a race last time I was there in there and it's not exactly oozing ambience...

They've moved premises yano?

o rele - nicer?

the final will be at around 11 AM in NY, not exactly beer o'clock either

I can't believe the people talking about discs as if they're nothing but a marketing gimmick have ever ridden a bike equipped with them.

There's a case for them on mountain descents on carbon rims in the rain. Not at Roubaix - unless its insanely muddy but then you'll have bigger problems. Strikes me as weird they even tried them there.