Posts tagged bike race

Marianne Vos to ride men's races in coming years?

Could Marianne Vos participate in some men’s races in 2013? Why not — she’s dominated the women’s scene and is still only 24. I know I’d watch the races.

Grand Prix of Gloucester - 2011
Can you spot the boat?

Grand Prix of Gloucester - 2011

Can you spot the boat?

Team bonding.
Was Dire Straits playing in Cav’s head the moment before the win — “Thank you goodnight now it’s time to go home…”

Team bonding.

Was Dire Straits playing in Cav’s head the moment before the win — “Thank you goodnight now it’s time to go home…”

The Season

Those mornings in early, easy fall when Thomas would open his front porch door and inhale. There it was — that crispness creeping though the leaves, the branches of the oak out front. He knew the season was coming — just feet from his doorstep, about to knock. These were the days of preparation — of intervals and lean meals, of getting to bed early and forgoing the second drink — the nights of mechanical tinkering and gluing tires. The cyclocross season was nearly there. And Thomas was ready.

Somebody get Joaquim a water bottle.

Somebody get Joaquim a water bottle.

Behind the Barriers — Season 2, Episode 1

Cross season is upon us — come on J-Pow, we need some new videos!

Nice smooch, Levi.

Nice smooch, Levi.

US Pro Cycling Challenge — A Fan’s Eye View

These guys go very, very fast uphill.  Awesome to see such a crowd — now all we need are a few more top-level races in the states…

Behold, the Athertons: Gee, Dan and Rachel.

Three tough siblings. And boy can they shred!

Levi Leipheimer wins stage 1 of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge.

These guys are flying!

I just relived Frank Schleck’s harrowing crash from the 2008 Tour de Suisse…now you can too!

Behold: the primal podium roar.
Should we expect anything less from a guy named Thor?

Behold: the primal podium roar.

Should we expect anything less from a guy named Thor?

One for the numbers geeks.

Juan Antonio Flecha analyzes his power data with Dirk Friel of Training Peaks.

Absolutely astounding numbers — close to 6.3w/kg for 20 minutes in the middle of a stage, in the midst of a three week stage race…truly world class.  I dig the detailed, amongst-the-peloton stories from Flecha, he’s got a true racer’s memory.

I’d like a Cycloman. Cool ride. Great photo.

I’d like a Cycloman. Cool ride. Great photo.