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Interesting to see Lance Armstrong being rehabilitated by The Tour
I was shocked to see Armstrong on the tour coverage so far this year as I figured he'd at least have to do a few more years penance before anyone would give him time - ash..... is probably right. Plus with only 4 American riders in the tour, that can't help. Back to Lance, a friend of mine suggested Betsy Andreau be given equal time :) I'll admit to listening to his podcast a few times last year and thought he and George were pretty good.Interesting to see Lance Armstrong being rehabilitated by The Tour
There are other Rutgers fans who watch the TdF? I’m all in! I started watching during the the Lance years and love the sheer magnitude of the event, the weird traditions, the team/individual interplay, etc. Hate the doping scandals but it’s still an amazing race.It's on NBCSH. Started at 4:29 this morning. I record it and watch at leisure
I hope there are more than just us! We need to keep this thread going.There are other Rutgers fans who watch the TdF? I’m all in! I started watching during the the Lance years and love the sheer magnitude of the event, the weird traditions, the team/individual interplay, etc. Hate the doping scandals but it’s still an amazing race.
What kind of bike does everyone here ride? Got my first "10 speed" Schwinn La Tour, my senior year at Rutgers [1975] when a judge took away my drivers license for breaking about 7 laws riding my Indian motorcycle. Said he would throw me in Rahway if he caught me driving in New Jersey. Next was a steel Bianchi [with of course down tube shifters] which I rode for 34 years til I got hit by SUV. Now I have a steel Bianchi Vigorelli. 105s work perfectly for me. Ride about 3500 miles ayear. Enjoy group rides on the weekend. Sometimes 10 people show up, sometimes 50. Can still spin 50 miles in a peleton going 20 -22 mph.
What kind of bike does everyone here ride?
Cannondale synapse here. I previously had a steel LeMond which I also loved.
Trek 5000 the first of their OCLV carbon fiber frames. Have changed components over the years and newer Mavic wheels. Got rid of the standard road handle bars and raised them as well for a much more comfortable ride.What kind of bike does everyone here ride? Got my first "10 speed" Schwinn La Tour, my senior year at Rutgers [1975] when a judge took away my drivers license for breaking about 7 laws riding my Indian motorcycle. Said he would throw me in Rahway if he caught me driving in New Jersey. Next was a steel Bianchi [with of course down tube shifters] which I rode for 34 years til I got hit by SUV. Now I have a steel Bianchi Vigorelli. 105s work perfectly for me. Ride about 3500 miles ayear. Enjoy group rides on the weekend. Sometimes 10 people show up, sometimes 50. Can still spin 50 miles in a peleton going 20 -22 mph.
'83 or '84 Celeste Bianchi Alloro. Swapped out most of the components for a friend's Shimano 600 stuff several years ago. Bike is not light but it looks great and rides so well, I can't part with it.What kind of bike does everyone here ride? Got my first "10 speed" Schwinn La Tour, my senior year at Rutgers [1975] when a judge took away my drivers license for breaking about 7 laws riding my Indian motorcycle. Said he would throw me in Rahway if he caught me driving in New Jersey. Next was a steel Bianchi [with of course down tube shifters] which I rode for 34 years til I got hit by SUV. Now I have a steel Bianchi Vigorelli. 105s work perfectly for me. Ride about 3500 miles ayear. Enjoy group rides on the weekend. Sometimes 10 people show up, sometimes 50. Can still spin 50 miles in a peloton going 20 -22 mph.
There are other Rutgers fans who watch the TdF? I’m all in! I started watching during the the Lance years and love the sheer magnitude of the event, the weird traditions, the team/individual interplay, etc. Hate the doping scandals but it’s still an amazing race.
Hmm - never noticed that but you’re right. Not aerodynamic? The ink is too heavy? They get destroyed by road rash? HahaSpeaking of weird traditions, I noticed awhile ago that bike racers rarely have tattoos. I still haven't seen one this year. This week I noticed that I dont see tats on spectators either - at least not on the non-urban roads
I heard about this yesterday. That's crazy !
I mentioned Bob Roll earlier and he has been great. But Paul Scherwen is very missed and Roll would be the first to say it.First, Bob Roll is doing a fine job.. but I do miss Paul Sherwen, (RIP)
sorry, I hate seeing Armstrong...and just fast forward past it.........
Apparently this happened both last year and this year. Videos of at least those two are on youtube.No. Friday or Saturday
Tomorrow is the day.Everyone keeps trying to write Alaphilippe off, but he keeps proving them wrong.
That descent was awesome...and dangerous at the same time.I hope Allaphilippe wins. Everybody keeps saying this is the day he get knocks out. Everyday he makes one big move to keep his lead. How about that descent?
Neither should have. Late stage, hot as balls and a minor incident. BSOne of my favorite riders, Tony Martin [PanzerWagon], got screwed. Should not have been kicked out of Tour.
Agree - I love to descend (although I’ve never tried huge mountains like that) and I was holding my breath each time he approached a corner.That descent was awesome...and dangerous at the same time.