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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-13-11, 12:14 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,994
Posted By InReverse

Eh, on second thought, it is kinda unprecedented....

Eh, on second thought, it is kinda unprecedented. It includes highway medians and stuff. Cool.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-12-11, 09:51 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,994
Posted By InReverse

Is there really something so amazing about this,...

Is there really something so amazing about this, that it merits the use of "unprecedented?" What part of it is so "unprecedented?" Blocking road access technically is probably a WAAAYY bigger deal....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-10-11, 02:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,864
Posted By InReverse

Agreed. When I first started watching it today,...

Agreed. When I first started watching it today, I thought it might have been deliberate, sorta to let us feel like it we were part of the crew. Either way, it's still more interesting than just...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-10-11, 04:36 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,994
Posted By InReverse

No Cancellara. No Cavendish. But surprisingly,...

No Cancellara. No Cavendish. But surprisingly, a lot of big names.

http://www.denverpost.com/cycling/ci_18647360
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-08-11, 04:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 927
Posted By InReverse

Well said.

Well said.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-08-11, 01:19 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,621
Posted By InReverse

There's an easier way to quantify it. If a...

There's an easier way to quantify it. If a sponsor cancels after investing $20 million, then it's worth less than $20 million to them. If there are no other takers, then $636 million is likely not...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-07-11, 10:44 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,621
Posted By InReverse

Excerpt from Yahoo/Reuters article (July 15,...

Excerpt from Yahoo/Reuters article (July 15, 2011): (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/15072011/2/cycling-future-unclear-cavendish-htc-team-stapleton.html)
"In terms of global exposure, the team...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-07-11, 10:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,675
Posted By InReverse

Using Banded Krait's link, I found what I was...

Using Banded Krait's link, I found what I was looking for. In the V C Section 21208 Permitted Movements from Bicycle Lanes, it lists the rule that more states are adopting. It basically says you...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-05-11, 12:46 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,621
Posted By InReverse

It wasn't about HTC. They thought they had a new...

It wasn't about HTC. They thought they had a new sponsor.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-05-11, 04:17 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,621
Posted By InReverse

You aren't even a good troll. That's a failure...

You aren't even a good troll. That's a failure on a whole new level.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-05-11, 04:07 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,621
Posted By InReverse

The thread is about why the best team in the...

The thread is about why the best team in the sport is broke. What makes you think this "business model" is effective? Also, I can dig up some facts I have about viewership for cycling globally. Do...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-05-11, 03:59 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,621
Posted By InReverse

But this is the type of thinking that I'm...

But this is the type of thinking that I'm suggesting to AVOID. To me, the question is more basic: why would someone watch for 3 hours if they didn't care who the riders were. Specifically, when I...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-05-11, 01:50 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,621
Posted By InReverse

I actually think we'd finally be useful as BFers...

I actually think we'd finally be useful as BFers if we started a thread on this.

IMO, a lot of fans that try to figure out this conundrum are looking at it wrong. Fans try to become business...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-04-11, 10:52 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,864
Posted By InReverse

"Over $116,000 in prize money and award jerseys...

"Over $116,000 in prize money and award jerseys will be available in 2011."
http://www.tourofutah.com/race/fact-sheet

Cycling isn't going to be confused with the NFL anytime soon.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-04-11, 05:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,427
Posted By InReverse

Quote from Luisa Jucá, the race organizer: "How...

Quote from Luisa Jucá, the race organizer:
"How can we leave a guy like that in the race?" she said. "He's a visitor to our country and it's a criminal offence to say things like that here."...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-04-11, 04:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,427
Posted By InReverse

I'm still trying to figure out how this went down...

I'm still trying to figure out how this went down with the referee. Does the guy run up and scream, "He called me a bad name! Kick him out! Kick him out!"

Wasn't there a basketball player who...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-03-11, 12:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,427
Posted By InReverse

An Italian insulted a Brazilian IN BRAZIL. I...

An Italian insulted a Brazilian IN BRAZIL. I wonder if that's relevant info. If it is, ironically, that's a bigger example of racism. Just speculating.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-02-11, 01:56 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,985
Posted By InReverse

It seems a little like these two philosophies...

It seems a little like these two philosophies contradict themselves. Worse, it seems you suggest challenging a car but not a bike. (Rock crushes scissors, scissors cut paper, car crushes bike.)

I...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-31-11, 03:53 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,994
Posted By InReverse

These are the results from the first stage of the...

These are the results from the first stage of the Tour of California (Stage 1 was canceled, so Stage 2 was the first.)
http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/race-live/standings/stage2.html

Find...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-30-11, 05:53 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,994
Posted By InReverse

An excerpt from the "Raceday tips" tab on the...

An excerpt from the "Raceday tips" tab on the following:
http://www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com/stages/prologue

Wishful thinking? Marketing? Or possibly a real lineup?

Didn't expect top riders,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-30-11, 12:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,582
Posted By InReverse

Advocates disrupting traffic with bikes

And this is how NOT to get respect for your cause:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEKc6gwXNfo

Sometimes I feel that some bike commuters are doing similar by demanding that we have all the rights...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-29-11, 07:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,174
Posted By InReverse

I stand corrected. The OP did say he was...

I stand corrected. The OP did say he was concerned for the young guy's safety. But he did also mention some serious frustration.

It'd have comforted me to see him in a cast on a damaged bike.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-29-11, 07:28 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 5,542
Posted By InReverse

This is a quote from YOUR source: An...

This is a quote from YOUR source:

An "Assault," as defined by Florida law, is an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to another person, coupled with an apparent ability to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-29-11, 06:18 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 5,542
Posted By InReverse

Yep. If a human were to run at me yelling like...

Yep.
If a human were to run at me yelling like he's pissed, it'd be assault in every place in the US to my knowledge. I personally wish these laws would apply in situations like this. Actual...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-29-11, 02:30 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 5,542
Posted By InReverse

This took me under one minute to find: Fact:...

This took me under one minute to find:

Fact: It is the dog owner’s responsibility to keep his dog within a fenced yard or restrained by a leash. Thus, if a dog is permitted to run...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-29-11, 01:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,421
Posted By InReverse

ROFL. Making an impact on society, one step...

ROFL.

Making an impact on society, one step at a time.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-29-11, 01:31 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 5,542
Posted By InReverse

OK, so not everyone's parents taught them this...

OK, so not everyone's parents taught them this way? I always thought it was odd, especially doing it in the middle of the night.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-29-11, 01:25 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 5,542
Posted By InReverse

If you live in the country, you might not be able...

If you live in the country, you might not be able to get cable television. If you live near the water table, you can't get a swimming pool. And if you don't have a fenced in area, you can't own a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-29-11, 12:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,174
Posted By InReverse

Take comfort in knowing you might see him riding...

Take comfort in knowing you might see him riding much slower in the near future with an arm cast on a damaged Bridgestone RB-T - or maybe never again, for a variety of reasons.

Either way, physics...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-29-11, 11:02 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 5,542
Posted By InReverse

The 13 year old girl in the video didn't strike...

The 13 year old girl in the video didn't strike me as a home owner (renting a duplex maybe.)

The real story is why is a news crew interviewing a grieving child. Why are parents throwing their kid...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-29-11, 08:32 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,994
Posted By InReverse

Something tells me Cavendish isn't coming to the...

Something tells me Cavendish isn't coming to the Rocky Mountains. Just my prediction. Unless the Rockies are actually flatter than they look in photos.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-28-11, 07:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,261
Posted By InReverse

I'm an outsider to this, so I can't tell if...

I'm an outsider to this, so I can't tell if people are referencing mass start participation numbers or TT, but... maybe 45 is the sweet spot. Any older and it's too old for sports. Any younger...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-28-11, 06:18 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 5,542
Posted By InReverse

Wow. In support of all you "stray bullet"...

Wow. In support of all you "stray bullet" people, that same site had this article posted today:

HPD: Officer shoots dog, suspect in NE Houston...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-28-11, 10:25 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 5,542
Posted By InReverse

Although I don't "pack heat," if you ever see me...

Although I don't "pack heat," if you ever see me brandishing a firearm, don't get scared. TRUST me, I wouldn't hurt anybody. I know my gun and I know me. It's been in the family for years. I just...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-28-11, 09:09 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,994
Posted By InReverse

Found a mention on that "Tour of Colorado" thing...

Found a mention on that "Tour of Colorado" thing CHAS was talking about:

"Prior to the announcement of the event date and title sponsorship as the Quiznos Pro Challenge, it was informally...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-28-11, 08:50 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,994
Posted By InReverse

Oh yeah. I remember that now. It reminds me...

Oh yeah. I remember that now.

It reminds me of people with Internet domains that they think are worth millions.
"I want $200,000 for my domain "ilikebikes136-usa.com."
"I'll give you fifty...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-27-11, 07:50 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,994
Posted By InReverse

I like the name. Except I'd take out the "A" in...

I like the name. Except I'd take out the "A" in USA - just US Pro Challenge.

I agree that maybe they'll have a rotating venue or region, but just in general, I don't see the need for calling all...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-26-11, 10:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,341
Posted By InReverse

I'm kinda guessing it's like the victory...

I'm kinda guessing it's like the victory formation in football when the quarterback takes a knee. It's already in the bag so don't be the ass that dives over the offensive line trying for a fumble. ...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-21-11, 06:50 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,859
Posted By InReverse

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wOEPkse_PI 6:36 ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wOEPkse_PI 6:36
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFPu6ZYAQBM 6:13
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLo76D3yNoc 0:19...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-21-11, 01:19 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,552
Posted By InReverse

Yeah, this is kinda what I meant. For Stage 18...

Yeah, this is kinda what I meant. For Stage 18 the chart is different than Stage 19, and the chart shows that the faster the race is, the more of a time cut they give.

This part (from the above...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-21-11, 12:37 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,552
Posted By InReverse

I don't know specifically about this stage, but I...

I don't know specifically about this stage, but I do remember a few years ago reading that the time cut wasn't a fixed percentage. The race directors made subjective adjustments for things like...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-20-11, 10:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,068
Posted By InReverse

What if it comes down to Paris?

What if it comes down to Paris?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-20-11, 10:31 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,186
Posted By InReverse

Yeah! NOW you'd have a Pay-per-view sport!

Yeah! NOW you'd have a Pay-per-view sport!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-18-11, 08:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,463
Posted By InReverse

OK, found what I was trying to remember when this...

OK, found what I was trying to remember when this thread started:
http://gofrance.about.com/od/tourdefrance/ss/06tourdefrance_2.htm
Keep in mind, this article is from the 2006 Tour de France, but I...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-16-11, 11:33 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,779
Posted By InReverse

But I mean, they were like 100 to 1 or something...

But I mean, they were like 100 to 1 or something yesterday, and now he's at 15 to 1. That's not an "improvement," that's a whole new world.

Aww MAN, where was my $20 when he was 500 to 1 or...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-16-11, 11:23 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,779
Posted By InReverse

Wow! Voekler's odds SHOT UP after Stage 14. ...

Wow! Voekler's odds SHOT UP after Stage 14. MASSIVELY. He's at about the same as Frank Schleck.

I guess keeping up with famous people up big mountains makes a difference to people.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-16-11, 08:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,463
Posted By InReverse

I remember reading an article where the huge...

I remember reading an article where the huge salary descrepancy between Lance and EVERYONE ELSE was sorta why some people weren't fans in Europe. He was in the millions back when teams' entire...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-16-11, 07:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,111
Posted By InReverse

Lance. Something tells me Lance is going to make...

Lance. Something tells me Lance is going to make his comeback in Week 3. He's got a lot of time to make up though. He can do it.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-14-11, 02:42 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,748
Posted By InReverse

You know Contador works for the casinos? "I...

You know Contador works for the casinos?
"I might have a bad knee, if you gave me a couple million reasons to."

He's now behind A Schleck AND Evans at 6 to 1.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-14-11, 02:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,827
Posted By InReverse

You know about this? My guess is,...

You know about this?



My guess is, based on the initial remarks by both, as well as the coach, that I actually DO believe he sorta pushed him. I'm guessing Contador tried to bully his way in...
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