lwoxley
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For the cycling fans.....
April 19, 2005 at 01:37 PM UTC
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….this story broke my cycling heart. He was my favourite rider, and now he's just another cheat. I have a feeling Lance should've retired after the last tour because I don't think he's going to win this one. BTW, everyone should read his biography "It's not about the bike" even if you don't like cycling, because it really isn't about the bike. I didn't like him till I read the book, but now he's one of the few people I truly admire. (by the way, Lance owned a Mercier!!!! ;) )
Hamilton gets two-year suspension
Olympic cycling champion Tyler Hamilton has been banned for two years following positive tests for blood doping.
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full story,
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/cycling/4307707.stm
jkeisenh
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Re: For the cycling fans.....
April 19, 2005 at 01:45 PM UTC
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awwww, Tyler. Bringing a good name to our sport.
I've always liked Jan Ullrich, myself. But he's gettin old now. Sad, sad. He should have won a Tour. Damn Lance. Damn him!
markie
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Re: For the cycling fans.....
April 19, 2005 at 01:56 PM UTC
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Originally posted by chimbly sweep:
I've always liked Jan Ullrich, myself.
But he is a drug taker too, right?
Isn't that why he didn't compete in the tour one year?
I wish Lance had done a year of going for the spring classics.
jkeisenh
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Re: For the cycling fans.....
April 19, 2005 at 02:19 PM UTC
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they're ALL drug takers, really. the difference is that Lance's drugs were cancer-related and thus OK.
thank god cycling's not popular enough to warrant the congressional dog-and-pony show, though. can you imagine? that would be fun.
lwoxley
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Re: For the cycling fans.....
April 19, 2005 at 07:04 PM UTC
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Although I admire Armstrong for his battle with cancer, I can't really accept him as a true champion. Yes he's won the tour six times….but what the *uck when it's tho only race he trains for. The true champions, like Merckx, won the tour while winning other big races during the season.
markie
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Re: For the cycling fans.....
April 19, 2005 at 07:08 PM UTC
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But in the modern era that is not the way to win the tour. Its been that way for ages.
Sir HC
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Re: For the cycling fans.....
April 19, 2005 at 07:31 PM UTC
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I always thought that Lance has an unfair advantage as he is more comfy in the saddle carrying less downstairs.
markie
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Re: For the cycling fans.....
April 19, 2005 at 07:33 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Sir HC:
I always thought that Lance has an unfair advantage as he is more comfy in the saddle carrying less downstairs.
I dont think the weight advantage is considerable.
jkeisenh
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Re: For the cycling fans.....
April 19, 2005 at 07:57 PM UTC
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i do think it would probably be more comfortable for riding, though, don't you?
Sir HC
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Re: For the cycling fans.....
April 19, 2005 at 08:06 PM UTC
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Originally posted by chimbly sweep:
i do think it would probably be more comfortable for riding, though, don't you?
Yep, those wimmin' don't understand…
markie
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Re: For the cycling fans.....
April 19, 2005 at 08:45 PM UTC
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Originally posted by chimbly sweep:
Originally posted by Sir HC:
Yep, those wimmin' don't understand…
oh, but we do.
Clearly you dont understand. I have never heard a guy refer to a saddle as a ball buster.
Most of your weight should be suspended by your Ischial Tuberosities, the "sit bones" <img src="
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markie
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Re: For the cycling fans.....
April 19, 2005 at 09:00 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Sir HC:
Originally posted by chimbly sweep:
i do think it would probably be more comfortable for riding, though, don't you?
Yep, those wimmin' don't understand…
This is what we were talking about. Remember?
Guys do not sit on their balls. hence being a guy with two balls, one ball or a eunuch should have no effect on bicycle comfort.
ggw
Joined: December 16, 2001 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: For the cycling fans.....
April 19, 2005 at 09:22 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Miss MaRpIe:
being a guy with two balls, one ball or a eunuch should have no effect on bicycle comfort.
What about those who suffer from polyorchidism?
lwoxley
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Re: For the cycling fans.....
April 20, 2005 at 09:51 AM UTC
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Originally posted by Miss MaRpIe:
Originally posted by Sir HC:
Originally posted by chimbly sweep:
i do think it would probably be more comfortable for riding, though, don't you?
Yep, those wimmin' don't understand…
This is what we were talking about. Remember?
Guys do not sit on their balls. hence being a guy with two balls, one ball or a eunuch should have no effect on bicycle comfort.
But it would 'eff up your balance! seriously, before I sound the right saddle for me, I would get a tingling in the knob region, then total numbness when on longer rides. It was kind of nice in a weird way!! :eek:
As for *unt buster, that was my nickname back in the day!!!!!!!!
