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Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-24-10, 07:54 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 25,463
Posted By monosierra

Just came across this. It's hilarious. Come on...

Just came across this. It's hilarious. Come on guys, cut the kid some slack. He's probably not even past puberty yet, judging from the way he talks ('real man' and 'central nervous system')
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-09-10, 05:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,182
Posted By monosierra

:lol: Excellent sir.

:lol: Excellent sir.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-15-09, 06:40 PM
Replies: 1,759
Views: 121,817
Posted By monosierra

The biggest thing going against LA is that the...

The biggest thing going against LA is that the field of rivals he faced seemed weaker than others before.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-15-09, 06:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,291
Posted By monosierra

He's ditching Shimano for good ... first the...

He's ditching Shimano for good ... first the drivetrain and shifters and now the pedals as well.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-13-09, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,330
Posted By monosierra

Saw a vid once of a printing machine where the...

Saw a vid once of a printing machine where the jersey is slotted in and the logos and stuff just ironed on. Took 5 seconds each.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-10-09, 09:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,291
Posted By monosierra

And the LA-haters arrive in 3,2,1...

And the LA-haters arrive in 3,2,1...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-10-09, 03:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 840
Posted By monosierra

2010 Teams: What do you think?

Now that the transfers are almost all done for UCI Pro and Continental squads, how do you think they'll perform in the GTs? And overall season, if you know enough (I don't)

Astana is by far the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-10-09, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,337
Posted By monosierra

Team SKY

Now that Wiggins has joined them, how do you rate their GT potenial? Plenty of top 10 contenders.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-08-09, 12:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,008
Posted By monosierra

Suprised at the color scheme - thought it was...

Suprised at the color scheme - thought it was going to be red and white. But looks good. Where's the SRAM logo though? Nissan is there because of Chris Carmichael I reckon.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-06-09, 01:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,428
Posted By monosierra

Armstrong definitely comes across as a bloke with...

Armstrong definitely comes across as a bloke with his head screwed on tightly. I always felt that cyclists seem to be sound more serious and maybe even smarter than other athletes (All the time...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-03-09, 10:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,990
Posted By monosierra

Garmin-TRANSITIONS

Garmin-TRANSITIONS
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-02-09, 09:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,990
Posted By monosierra

Its a rather bizarre choice for RS, to be frank....

Its a rather bizarre choice for RS, to be frank. I suppose LA had convinced them that the cycling crowd would be a commercial draw. Does RS have any plans to expand to Europe or something? I doubt...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-02-09, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 964
Posted By monosierra

Just read that Nibaldi had wanted out to join Sky...

Just read that Nibaldi had wanted out to join Sky but Liquigas had refused. No doubt they're grooming him as a new Basso.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-02-09, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 964
Posted By monosierra

He probably has the GTs in mind. With Basso and...

He probably has the GTs in mind. With Basso and especially Nibaldi ahead of him, the Italian factor might come in.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-02-09, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 964
Posted By monosierra

Kreuiziger to Omega Lotto

Deal in progress. Liquigas has too many GC contenders so young RK is looking to lead OPL next season.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-02-09, 12:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,438
Posted By monosierra

TRS reviews Tour Down Under roster ... lot's of...

TRS reviews Tour Down Under roster ... lot's of non-Astana recruits, including Steegmans and Impy.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-30-09, 05:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,438
Posted By monosierra

Contador and Leipheimer worked fine in 2007 and...

Contador and Leipheimer worked fine in 2007 and 2008, so 'leadership' isn't much of a problem - especially when a strong manager like JB was around.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-29-09, 04:58 PM
Replies: 1,759
Views: 121,817
Posted By monosierra

Dear god, not again. There's a thread on this...

Dear god, not again. There's a thread on this already. Look before you post!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-28-09, 10:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,438
Posted By monosierra

News best friend: Leipheimer

News best friend: Leipheimer
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-28-09, 07:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,438
Posted By monosierra

I recall Kloeden saying once that he has no...

I recall Kloeden saying once that he has no desire to be a team leader. He's good but he doesn't want to spearhead a team's GC charge. A really quiet guy who just does his job.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-27-09, 09:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,438
Posted By monosierra

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest/432683/...

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest/432683/sky-vs-radioshack-battle-of-the-new-superteams.html

Based on this article, TRS' average age is 28.8 - not That old.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-27-09, 08:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,438
Posted By monosierra

he's got Peirero to help him though .... the only...

he's got Peirero to help him though .... the only recotnizable rider if Vinikourov isn;t racing!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-26-09, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,003
Posted By monosierra

http://www.steephill.tv/2008/tirreno-adriatico/pho...

http://www.steephill.tv/2008/tirreno-adriatico/photos/stage-03/260-037.jpg

on a 21 degree climb in the 2008
Tirreno-Adriatico
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-26-09, 08:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,186
Posted By monosierra

Have to go with you on this. Some riders have got...

Have to go with you on this. Some riders have got 'it', but this Rogers chap doesn't.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-25-09, 08:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,438
Posted By monosierra

New kit?...

New kit? http://www.examiner.com/x-1155-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Team-RadioShacks-inaugural-kit
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-25-09, 05:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,438
Posted By monosierra

Oscar Pereiro says he is joining TRS in 2010. ...

Oscar Pereiro says he is joining TRS in 2010.

Edit: Cyclingnews says he's joining Astana to help Contador instead.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-25-09, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,003
Posted By monosierra

http://www.steephill.tv/2009/tour-de-france/photos...

http://www.steephill.tv/2009/tour-de-france/photos/stage-07/#265-PIC47278723.jpg

check out this pic from stage 7. looks like he used the big ring up front and the biggest back too - cross-chain!
...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-24-09, 08:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,003
Posted By monosierra

I asked the same question a while ago. Read an...

I asked the same question a while ago. Read an article on Contador shifting up to his big ring to accelerate up Arcalis or Verbier.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-24-09, 03:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,438
Posted By monosierra

The inclusion of Steegmans was a bit weird? He is...

The inclusion of Steegmans was a bit weird? He is a pure sprinter and classics rider isn't he? Does that he most likely won't feature in the TdF for TRS?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-24-09, 01:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,438
Posted By monosierra

There's confusion over Beppu. Skil-Shimano says...

There's confusion over Beppu. Skil-Shimano says his contract with them still has a year to go, but TRS has confirmed that he's signed with them. But if he goes to TRS, I doubt he can make the TdF...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-20-09, 09:21 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,049
Posted By monosierra

So Specialized has ended its deal with Quik-Step....

So Specialized has ended its deal with Quik-Step. Guess they're going all out to focus on Contador and whatever team he's going to be in.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-19-09, 04:54 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,049
Posted By monosierra

Signed and done deal - Contador for Astana in...

Signed and done deal - Contador for Astana in 2010, probably on Specialized. Basso to follow?
http://www.velonews.com/article/100108/contador-signs-deal-with-astana
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-17-09, 06:04 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,500
Posted By monosierra

I hope the man gets his act together. Surely he...

I hope the man gets his act together. Surely he can do better than finish in the bottom half in local crits!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-17-09, 04:32 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,500
Posted By monosierra

Just announced that he has left OUCH as he wants...

Just announced that he has left OUCH as he wants to race in Europe ...

Will any of the TdF-confirmed teams take him up?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-17-09, 03:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,836
Posted By monosierra

Question: Are road races really that popular? As...

Question: Are road races really that popular? As in their perceived economic benefits. I can see how the world cup and olympics might bring in the bucks (and spend a ton more!) but will something...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-17-09, 12:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,836
Posted By monosierra

Now DC authorities are pushing for 2 stages in...

Now DC authorities are pushing for 2 stages in the Giro. If they're going to have it there, might as well have a bit more, followed by a 3rd rest day?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-16-09, 09:21 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,049
Posted By monosierra

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/contador-signs-ind...

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/contador-signs-individual-contract-with-specialized

Basso + Contador + Specialized!?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-11-09, 06:26 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,225
Posted By monosierra

I really think some posters here have some...

I really think some posters here have some personal/professional beef with Armstrong, such is the dedication to see the man struck down!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-10-09, 09:51 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,500
Posted By monosierra

Because Vinokourov is a star in Kazakhstan and he...

Because Vinokourov is a star in Kazakhstan and he has connections, and thus $$$ (or at least intermittently). Landis is just an athlete with no star appeal.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-10-09, 09:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,484
Posted By monosierra

You missed Schleck x 2. They were frolicking with...

You missed Schleck x 2. They were frolicking with dolphins as well.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-09-09, 06:48 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,049
Posted By monosierra

I wonder if Astana is able to assemble a strong...

I wonder if Astana is able to assemble a strong squad, if Vinokourov is not allowed in. Would Contador go for the cash or a better chance at glory?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-09-09, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,049
Posted By monosierra

People get paid more to play ball for 3 months. ...

People get paid more to play ball for 3 months.

Also, any idea on endorsement deals? I read before that Pantani made 30 mil from a supermarket spokesman gig.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-09-09, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,049
Posted By monosierra

Salaries

So Astana has made a 8 million euro salary offer to Contador, double of what he had been expecting.

What are the salaries of other top pros?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-09-09, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 870
Posted By monosierra

Wrong thread mate.

Wrong thread mate.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-06-09, 09:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 742
Posted By monosierra

Rings

Just wondering if anyone knows the gearing and rings used in the climbs in this year's tour, specifically -

Contador in the Arcalis

Was he using the big ring?

Thanks.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-05-09, 09:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,836
Posted By monosierra

Bringing the Tour to London is quite a different...

Bringing the Tour to London is quite a different thing from bringing it across an ocean!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-05-09, 07:24 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,500
Posted By monosierra

Sounds like solid evidence. I like it when people...

Sounds like solid evidence. I like it when people actually bother to post proof to back what they're saying, instead of just relying on a perceived notion of what's going on.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-04-09, 09:55 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,500
Posted By monosierra

True. He seemed a very optimistic and...

True. He seemed a very optimistic and self-depreciating guy in interviews. Thought he would have more fight in him. He certainly sounds like the world owes him now. Maybe he feels it is unfair that...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-04-09, 07:53 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,500
Posted By monosierra

I don't get it. Assuming he was always a very...

I don't get it. Assuming he was always a very strong rider, surely a lack of heart and capable team mates alone can't explain how rubbish he is now? Or are we to assume that he's always a mediocre...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-04-09, 07:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,194
Posted By monosierra

Evans’ BMC gets Tour Down Under wildcard

Evans’ BMC gets Tour Down Under wildcard
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