Monthly Archives: July 2009
The Ultimate Bike Room
When I visited Canada last month there were constant reminders of how different the bike world was over there compared to here in Australia. One big difference that I forgot to mention is the legitimate need for a proper bike …
Politics of the Peloton
Being “in the chop” is an Aussie expression that you won’t read about in the UCI rulebook. It’s one of the many nuances of bike racing that only comes with experience. Sometimes when you’re in a race and find yourself …
Anyone Have Any Tips On How To Do This?
poached from trackosaurusrex which was sent in from a reader who poached it from pezcyclingnews.
What You Missed This Morning…In America
It’s pretty hard to beat the roads we’ve been seeing at the Tour de France over the past three weeks but this just might come close. Road To The Sun (Logan’s Pass) in Glacier National Park, Montana, USA. 230km, 28 …
Cav’s Perfect Sprint Technique
We all know that sprinting is just as much about tactics and timing as it is about the physical ability to turn over the pedals quickly. I wrote down some common sprinting mistakes in an earlier post, but these tips …
Is It Really Possible?
One thing that you notice as you progress further into the sport of cycling is that you can’t be good at everything. Different disciplines of bike racing require very different physiology. As you train one system of fitness, another one …
What’s Next For Kenny?
Kenny may have abandoned the Tour de France, but don’t forget that there’s a fourth and a fifth week of the Tour – the post tour criterium circus. Assuming Kenny’s leg injury is okay, I guarantee we’ll see this popular …
Viva Kenny!
When I first started following the Lanterne Rouge in this year’s TdF I had mixed feelings about it. I wasn’t sure if others would be interested and I didn’t know if there would be much of a story or character …
Just How Good Are These Guys?
When I started training with a powermeter I gained some insight and a reference to gauge my level as a cyclist. I now realize that I’m far closer to being an NFL quarterback than I am to being a pro …
“I’ll quit when I fall off my bike”
“I’ll quit when I fall off my bike.” That’s what Kenny said in this Dutch article after stage 15 when he crossed the finish line in last place 45mins after Contador did. Kenny van Hummel crossed the finish after the …
Why the hell do the organisers put a corner like that right before a stage finis...
It's a 51cm 650c bike....