The Big Ring Attitude

I think with those injuries highlighted I would be able to limp home from the pub ... maybe ... without calling a taxi.

Has Craig Gordon got a mention? Just watched 24 Solo (thanks Mick) and he big ringed the shit out of that solo 24 mtb race like no other.

They specifically mention him attacking the climbs in the big ring, he calls it "the dog". Full of win.

*24 Solo follows the gut-wrenching story of Chris Eatough on his quest for a 7th World Title in the unforgiving discipline of 24 Hour Solo mountain bike racing. In the face of increased pressure from sponsors, new competitors to the sport and a pregnant wife, Chris focuses his entire season on one race. Dark horse Australian National Champion, Craig Gordon challenges Chris to a level of intensity and exhaustion that leaves one rider with severe blood poisoning.

Shot on locations in China, California, Wisconsin, Maryland and Georgia using High Def cameras, with an amazing array of camera angles set to original music from the award-winning Haik Music studio, 24 Solo shows the passion, excitement and intensity of the most grueling event in mountain biking. DVD includes over 50 minutes of extras, deleted scenes and commentary from the biggest names in the sport. *

http://www.grippedstore.com/product-p/24dvd.htm

Dunno how anyone does a 24hr mountain bike race ... it hard enough doing a few hours off road.

Big ring attitude for sure.

It's a great DVD.

Of course I'm a little biased because it was poor widdle self-funded basically unknown Aussie CRUSHING the 'merican 6x World Champ... he done broke that man. Fucking great!

You are biased but I will let you off. Anyway ... I wanna see more pics of badass women/men looking like they have accepted hell as home?

This fucker's always in the big ring.. fuckin' nails he is.. I'd not like to race him..

:)

good photo, looks gyrating to say the least.

and the bloke on the left looks like his seat is too low, hope you told him that.

looks like he is mincing it.

he has diarrhea running down his leg...good look shitty breath.x

This fucker's always in the big ring.. fuckin' nails he is.. I'd not like to race him..

:)

He can't ride on cobbles for shit. Get out the gutter and ride on the crown!

Observation fail. ^ Passing everyone ftw, riding the crown for the blouse-wearers.

INDURAIN THOUGHT THAT WEARING SPECIAL NEEDS GLASSES WOULD DISGUISE THE FACT THAT HE WAS JUST ONE HUGE MUSCLE-LUNG.
WHICH IS BANNED BY THE UCI, OBVS.
IT FUCKING WORKED, AND HE DOLED OUT SPECIAL SUFFERING SAUCE TO ALL THOSE AROUND HIM FOR WHAT MUST’VE SEEMED LIKE AN ETERNITY.
MIGUEL, YOUR ATTACHMENT TO PRIMARY COLOURS WAS TOUCHING.

^love the comment on this one

Holy shit!

http://www.bigringriding.com/post/1057806468/chook

FROM A BIG RING PERSPECTIVE THERE IS NOTHING TO DISLIKE HERE.
FIXED ‘CROSS, WELLIES, A RUBBER FUCKING CHICKEN.
ENJOY YOUR CYCLOCROSS PEOPLE. I’M ON MY WAY TO THE MOUNTAINS.

http://www.jensvoigtfacts.com/

** Jens Voigt doesn't complain about what suffering does to him, but suffering constantly complains about getting picked on by Jens Voigt.
**

**Jens Voigt will never have a heart attack. Jens Voigt's heart isn't stupid enough to attack him.

**

He's got nothing on Rik.

http://www.lfgss.com/post909029.html

Jens' big ring is 56. His rear cassettte is 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-12.
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I'm loving this Jens site.

Jeeeeezus, his brains seem to be nearing exploding point!

I've heard this guy talking about bringing the 12 constellations of pain:

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My Dad tour of Egypt circa 1950 ,legend
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jperks/5118016085/

Nice pics.

Thanks for sharing.

My Dad tour of Egypt circa 1950 ,legend
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jperks/5118016085/

Those goggles.

Want.

Is that your dad in the 1951 Mannin Veg pic.
http://www.iomtoday.co.im/community/nostalgia_corner_january_29_2008_1_1769676

Is that your dad in the 1951 Mannin Veg pic.
http://www.iomtoday.co.im/community/nostalgia_corner_january_29_2008_1_1769676

yes Andy I think he won all three in his time ,the veg,viking and 3 lap international.
My favourite picture of him is in the tour of egypt tyres round his back, dust everywhere goggles on ,racing through a sea of arabs. I will dig it out and scan it up,apologies didnt mean to show a whole set but i dont know how to link flickr photos