Forum: Racing
December 10th 06, 05:29 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 32
Views: 976
Disco booted from ProTour!!!!
I am a little confused here, what authority does the IPCT have....??
IPCT is kicking Discovery out, because Basso is involved Operation
Puerto. Personally I think the whole Operation Puerto...
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Forum: Racing
December 10th 06, 03:39 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 5
Views: 559
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Forum: Racing
November 25th 06, 05:40 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,330
hilarious
Yeah try telling that to Merckx or Hinault. Actually I think lots of
miles especially long slow distance helps to prevent burnout.
MagillaGorilla wrote:
wrote:
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Forum: Racing
November 25th 06, 10:45 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,330
hilarious
MagillaGorilla wrote:
wrote:
Delgado was a great rider duing his time. But Delgado's doping record
will taint his comments about drugs. Delgado comes across as a
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Forum: Racing
November 24th 06, 04:30 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,330
hilarious
Delgado was a great rider duing his time. But Delgado's doping record
will taint his comments about drugs. Delgado comes across as a
apologist for dopers.
I think that Delgado does make some good...
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Forum: Racing
November 17th 06, 11:36 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,082
Why is Ullrich still on the hook?
Ullrich's lawyer is now saying that he will provide DNA if it is
required
(http://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?id=news/2006/nov06/nov16news ).Why
has Ullrich been waiting if he knows that the DNA...
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Forum: Racing
October 12th 06, 08:56 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 7
Views: 302
Discovery does not want Ullrich
No big suprise hear, Discovery cannot afford the to risk it's
sponsorship reputation of UCI's actions. The other big factor is that
Ullrich's form is inconsistent. The other question is what shape...
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Forum: Racing
October 9th 06, 07:39 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 8
Views: 557
UCI will challenge Ullrich license
The FICP Federation of of international cyclists union needs to also
establish uniform guidelines that teams must follow when a rider is
accused of doping as well. This will ensure that riders are...
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Forum: Racing
October 9th 06, 07:35 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 8
Views: 557
UCI will challenge Ullrich license
Sorry type on my part.
cycledogg wrote:
But when his guilt has been determined Jan should
recieve a lifetime ban until such time he can prove his innocence.
I would hope you meant to say...
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Forum: Racing
October 9th 06, 07:33 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 10
Views: 727
Winter shoes - Recommendations !!!!
You should try using sock liners. I have some the old space gloves with
the metal flakes and they work great for cold weather.
Dogfighting wrote:
Hello,
I need a pair of cold weather cycling...
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Forum: Racing
October 9th 06, 09:09 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 8
Views: 557
UCI will challenge Ullrich license
I think there is inconsistencies in the testing system, which has lead
to flaws. This opened the testing system to challenges which have
caused unecessary controversy and drama. So the there needs...
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Forum: Racing
October 9th 06, 01:54 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 8
Views: 557
UCI will challenge Ullrich license
UCI will challenge Ullrich license
(http://www.velonews.com/news/fea/10985.0.html )
I disappointed that UCI has decided to challenge Jan's Swiss license.
Until actual physical evidence of doping is...
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Forum: Techniques
October 8th 06, 09:15 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 643
Tire Blowing off Rim Question?
What brand of tires were you using. Some of the off brand chinese tires
don't seat very well. Sometimes the tires appear to seated properly and
will blow off a hour later.
Aman wrote:
Hi,
I...
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Forum: Racing
October 7th 06, 05:14 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 23
Views: 587
Frozen Bottom Bracket...what to do?
I don't recommend using a torch since you will wreck the paint. If the
adjusting cup comes off then the fixed cup can be removed. The secial
fixed cup removal tool will it. It's a essciall a bolt...
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Forum: Racing
October 6th 06, 10:15 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 23
Views: 587
Frozen Bottom Bracket...what to do?
wrote:
If it is the adjustable cub try using liquid wrench. If not you try
ammonia, sometimes this works with frozen seat posts. Your other option
is to try and use a pipe...
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Forum: Racing
October 6th 06, 10:10 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 23
Views: 587
Frozen Bottom Bracket...what to do?
If it is the adjustable cub try using liquid wrench. If not you try
ammonia, sometimes this works with frozen seat posts. Your other option
is to try and use a pipe wrench on the adustable cup...
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Forum: Racing
October 5th 06, 08:31 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 8
Views: 845
euro-pro cycling dead in America
So what would lead you to that conclusion.. But I do think that pro
cycling will go through a downt turn in the US at least for awhile.
It's natural since Lance has retired and the Hamilon incident....
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Forum: Racing
September 28th 06, 10:44 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 16
Views: 522
UCI to shorten pro tours
The solution is to have a lifetime ban for any rider found positive of
drugs. Or a lifetime ban for any rider that is found be in posession of
these drugs. These are the only relevant factors that...
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Forum: Racing
September 27th 06, 01:27 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 1
Views: 415
UCI to shorten pro tours
Sorry all I am not sure why my message was posted 4 times.
wrote:
UCI to shorten pro tours
(http://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?id=news/2006/sep06/sep26news )
UCI is at...
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Forum: Racing
September 27th 06, 12:07 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 16
Views: 522
UCI to shorten pro tours
UCI to shorten pro tours
(http://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?id=news/2006/sep06/sep26news )
UCI is at it again with more silly proposals. UCI wants to shorten pro
tours to discourage drug use. This...
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Forum: Racing
September 27th 06, 12:07 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 1
Views: 415
UCI to shorten pro tours
UCI to shorten pro tours
(http://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?id=news/2006/sep06/sep26news )
UCI is at it again with more silly proposals. UCI wants to shorten pro
tours to discourage drug use. This...
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Forum: Racing
September 27th 06, 12:07 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 0
Views: 459
UCI to shorten pro tours
UCI to shorten pro tours
(http://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?id=news/2006/sep06/sep26news )
UCI is at it again with more silly proposals. UCI wants to shorten pro
tours to discourage drug use. This...
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Forum: Racing
September 27th 06, 12:07 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 0
Views: 422
UCI to shorten pro tours
UCI to shorten pro tours
(http://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?id=news/2006/sep06/sep26news )
UCI is at it again with more silly proposals. UCI wants to shorten pro
tours to discourage drug use. This...
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Forum: Racing
September 22nd 06, 09:14 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,230
Triki, Ace, Eki and Paolo are gone from Disco
It's a natural evolution for Discovery. Since Lance has retired it's
hard to justify having such a large team with a lack of major
victories. This allows Discovery to operate with less pressure and...
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Forum: Racing
September 18th 06, 07:51 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 13
Views: 821
Disppointing Vuelta
I was really disappointed to see such a uneventful Vuelta this year. I
think pro cycling is still in shock over recent drug scandals. I would
like to see the sponsors or someone sue Landis and other...
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