Asians in the Tour De France?
10-16-06, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by pokalex92
asians in the tour? in the future i can see it happening, especially if i'm in it.
10-16-06, 11:18 PM
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Fuyu Li
https://www.dailypeloton.com/displayarticle.asp?pk=10087
Discovery Channel Signs First Chinese Rider in Pro Peloton
(Austin, TX) – The Discovery Channel Team continues to add to their 2007 roster with the addition of Fuyu Li of China. This new signing continues to expand the international reach of the Discovery Channel Team as the 2007 roster now includes riders from 12 countries. Li will be the first ever Chinese rider to race at cycling’s elite Pro Tour level and Sports Director Johan Bruyneel is confident that he will be successful.
“Fuyu has proven that he is a strong rider, has had some impressive results and we are excited to have him as a member of our Team. He will certainly need some time to get used to the speed and style of racing but I will design a program that allows him to be successful. I am sure he will adapt quickly,” stated Johan Bruyneel.
Li has had a successful 2006 campaign riding for his current Marco Polo Cycling Team, a Chinese based UCI Continental Team that races both in Asia and Europe. Li’s major accomplishments from 2006 include: a Win at the GP Westfalen in Germany, an overall win at the Tour of Thailand, the first time a Chinese rider ever won the overall at an international pro race, and 3rd place podium finishes in both the Road Race and Time Trial events at the Chinese National Championships. Li was delighted that the Discovery Channel Team, the Team of seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, was interested in signing him.
“I am so very happy that Johan has selected me to be a part of the Discovery Channel Team. This is a dream come true for me and I am excited to be the first Chinese rider to race at this elite level. I can only hope that this will increase the awareness for the sport and also cycling participation in China,” commented Fuyu.
Li is currently at the Great Wall cycling festival, the largest amateur bicycle racing and participatory event in China. The event is being held on the competition grounds of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
The Discovery Channel Team currently has 10 riders (Beppu, Brajkovic, Devolder, Gusev, Hammond, Hoste, Popovych, Van Goolen, Van Heeswijk, and White) competing at the World Cycling Championships in Salzburg, Austria.
Discovery Channel Signs First Chinese Rider in Pro Peloton
(Austin, TX) – The Discovery Channel Team continues to add to their 2007 roster with the addition of Fuyu Li of China. This new signing continues to expand the international reach of the Discovery Channel Team as the 2007 roster now includes riders from 12 countries. Li will be the first ever Chinese rider to race at cycling’s elite Pro Tour level and Sports Director Johan Bruyneel is confident that he will be successful.
“Fuyu has proven that he is a strong rider, has had some impressive results and we are excited to have him as a member of our Team. He will certainly need some time to get used to the speed and style of racing but I will design a program that allows him to be successful. I am sure he will adapt quickly,” stated Johan Bruyneel.
Li has had a successful 2006 campaign riding for his current Marco Polo Cycling Team, a Chinese based UCI Continental Team that races both in Asia and Europe. Li’s major accomplishments from 2006 include: a Win at the GP Westfalen in Germany, an overall win at the Tour of Thailand, the first time a Chinese rider ever won the overall at an international pro race, and 3rd place podium finishes in both the Road Race and Time Trial events at the Chinese National Championships. Li was delighted that the Discovery Channel Team, the Team of seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, was interested in signing him.
“I am so very happy that Johan has selected me to be a part of the Discovery Channel Team. This is a dream come true for me and I am excited to be the first Chinese rider to race at this elite level. I can only hope that this will increase the awareness for the sport and also cycling participation in China,” commented Fuyu.
Li is currently at the Great Wall cycling festival, the largest amateur bicycle racing and participatory event in China. The event is being held on the competition grounds of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
The Discovery Channel Team currently has 10 riders (Beppu, Brajkovic, Devolder, Gusev, Hammond, Hoste, Popovych, Van Goolen, Van Heeswijk, and White) competing at the World Cycling Championships in Salzburg, Austria.
10-16-06, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by slvoid
R600?? is that you??
10-17-06, 12:31 AM
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from humble beginnings and baskets....
to preparing for the cross season...
Asia bikes!
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10-17-06, 02:25 PM
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I live in New Zealand but I was born in Indonesia.
In Indonesia, the crime rate is very high and pollution is high.
Now, would you want to ride in such a condition? Last year, I went back to Indonesia and I see some changes.
No, still high crime and pollution but more bicycle shop. It seems like there is a local company that build bikes with proper shimano gearing. but with the price tag of Rp. 12.000.000 (12 millions rupiah), you can buy a scooter and it will definitely "look better" in scooter than a bike. so again it is the game of the rich and famous...
In Indonesia, the crime rate is very high and pollution is high.
Now, would you want to ride in such a condition? Last year, I went back to Indonesia and I see some changes.
No, still high crime and pollution but more bicycle shop. It seems like there is a local company that build bikes with proper shimano gearing. but with the price tag of Rp. 12.000.000 (12 millions rupiah), you can buy a scooter and it will definitely "look better" in scooter than a bike. so again it is the game of the rich and famous...
10-17-06, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by SaintAndrew
don't get me wrong i love asians some of my best friends are asians but an asian could never make it through the tour de france honestly.
lol kidding obviously but i think there are some asian international teams and races starting. there's not at TdF level yet, but maybe they will be in the near future.
lol kidding obviously but i think there are some asian international teams and races starting. there's not at TdF level yet, but maybe they will be in the near future.
10-17-06, 04:00 PM
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****oshi at SunTour!
Hey man, the Asians can rock on the bike. Just saw on www.thebroadbandracer.com that the only no Aussie to win a stage in the Suntour was an Japanese rider, ****oshi!
https://www.thebroadbandracer.com/fly...&layout=player
https://www.thebroadbandracer.com/fly...&layout=player
10-17-06, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by madtrack
Hey man, the Asians can rock on the bike. Just saw on www.thebroadbandracer.com that the only no Aussie to win a stage in the Suntour was an Japanese rider, ****oshi!
https://www.thebroadbandracer.com/fly...&layout=player
https://www.thebroadbandracer.com/fly...&layout=player
Just saw the censored the dudes name in my post! Asian riders can't get any love! Let's juts say his name rhymes with "fit"...
10-18-06, 07:09 AM
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*****oshi...<---that's how we do it in these parts.
