On May 7, 5:29 pm, Garth wrote:
> That'll never happen though, as Cycling is sponsor driven designed to
> sell stuff. No different than NASCAR really. they just don't talk
> like them.
I totally get where you're coming from - and don't entirely disagree.
but after reading the NYT piece on
On May 7, 3:45 pm, Darren Stone wrote:
> > At least it would be more interesting to watch. I'd love to see riders
> > on the side of the road fixing flats and bending their forks straight
> > between two fence rails!
>
> Ditto. Pro racers on long stages, responsible for their own rigs.
> I'll
> At least it would be more interesting to watch. I'd love to see riders
> on the side of the road fixing flats and bending their forks straight
> between two fence rails!
Ditto. Pro racers on long stages, responsible for their own rigs.
I'll subscribe to that channel.
-Darren.
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On May 6, 11:21 pm, David Estes wrote:
> +1 Make it effective Jan 1st (sorry Cross racers).
I don't see this having any effect on cx. or any other non-elite/pro
race for that matter.
and, really - this is silly.
the difference on the podium at the tour of CA stage 6 time trial was
17 seconds
The UCI is fighting a loosing battle. Whatever the rules are,
competitors and the people that support them, will find a way to tweak
the equipment for some small advantage that may loom large at the
finish line or judging stand. Have you seen the suits that Speedo is
making for swimmers? The ki
Its always interesting how equipment improvements become the unfair
advantage. I've seen these equipment "races" in other sports and they
often result in some giving up because they can't complete
financially. If you ask me, I think all the bicycles should be the
same and riders should not be able
+1 Make it effective Jan 1st (sorry Cross racers).
I really like the quotes in favor of banning TT bikes. You have to race on
your "regular" bike, whatever that is...
On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 5:21 AM, Garth wrote:
>
> The UCI must drive teams crazy.. it should stand for Union
> Cycliste Ins
The UCI must drive teams crazy.. it should stand for Union
Cycliste Instability. LOL :)
They say they are going to ban the equipment at the Tour of
California. then they relent from the protest of teams. Now make
make the threat again and it all the teams protest again. What are
they
