Forum: Racing
September 30th 10, 03:16 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 26
Views: 770
Contador positive
A spokesman for three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador says the
cyclist tested positive for a banned steroid during this year's race.
Contador's publicist released a statement Wednesday...
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Forum: Racing
September 8th 10, 02:18 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 0
Views: 200
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Forum: Techniques
August 14th 10, 06:40 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 1
Views: 347
Using SRAM shifters with Ultegra
Is it possible to use SRAM shifters (say, SRAM Red or Force which are
10-speed) with a 9-speed Shimano Ultegra derailleur?
Thanks,
J. Spaceman
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Forum: Racing
July 20th 10, 05:14 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 9
Views: 532
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Forum: Racing
July 6th 10, 11:53 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 10
Views: 476
Vino, loyal as always
Are they not using radios this year?
J. Spaceman
A. Dumas wrote:
Jason Spaceman wrote:
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Forum: Racing
July 2nd 10, 11:49 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 2
Views: 282
TdF iPhone apps?
Turns out Team Radioshack has an app, so LANCE won't be beat by out by Menchov.
J. Spaceman
bar wrote:
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Forum: Racing
July 2nd 10, 10:59 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 2
Views: 282
TdF iPhone apps?
Anyone here have an iPhone or iPod Touch and can recommend some decent TdF apps?
Versus have one, well two actually, a free one and a paid one that costs around
$15 or $16!. The free one is kind...
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Forum: Racing
June 11th 10, 12:34 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 1
Views: 272
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Forum: Racing
March 20th 10, 06:49 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 2
Views: 326
Clinger suspended for two years
Probably a false positive caused by all that tattoo ink
http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/03/news/clinger-suspended-for-two-years_108600
J. Spaceman
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Forum: Racing
January 31st 10, 05:25 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 2
Views: 303
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Forum: Techniques
January 13th 10, 04:46 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 595
Using a trainer on carpet
I received a fluid trainer as an Xmas gift. Since I live in an apartment I
don't have a basement or garage to use it in. My only choice is to set it up in
my apartment living room, which is...
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Forum: Racing
October 27th 09, 02:20 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 10
Views: 600
The Stig
Reminds me of an episode of Mythbusters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y18mewmFNOQ
J. Spaceman
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Forum: Racing
September 11th 09, 11:49 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 17
Views: 293
Hesjedahl!
And so far no mention of it on TSN or any of the other Canadian sports media
(what a surprise!). They are too preoccupied with the Phoenix Coyotes nonsense.
J. Spaceman
Scott wrote:
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Forum: Racing
July 28th 09, 03:58 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 2
Views: 200
musical malentendus
"Chicken" Rasmussen gets his revenge.
J. Spaceman
On Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:02:35 -0700 (PDT), Ben Trovato
wrote:
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Forum: Techniques
July 23rd 09, 03:40 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,829
Spray lubricant recommendations
Interesting. Although I'm in Canada and there aren't any Lowes around here
(well I think there are a few, but they are in, or around the Toronto area, too
far away from me).
I think Canadian Tire...
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Forum: Techniques
July 22nd 09, 11:45 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,829
Spray lubricant recommendations
I would like to get some spray lube to use, occasionally, on my derailleurs.
Rather than buy the expensive bike specific stuff, like Finish Line; could I use
some of the spray lubes available at...
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Forum: Racing
July 17th 09, 11:43 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 7
Views: 307
2 Riders Injured, Apparently by Shots From BB Gun
From the article:
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COLMAR, France — Two riders in the Tour de France sustained minor injuries
Friday in the 13th stage when they were struck by shots from...
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Forum: Racing
July 7th 09, 11:34 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 16
Views: 731
Armstrong to Clerc: Go F*** Yourself
From the article:
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MONTPELLIER, France — Lance Armstrong lashed out at former Tour de France boss
Patrice Clerc on Tuesday, saying he should take...
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Forum: Racing
July 7th 09, 03:05 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 10
Views: 370
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Forum: Racing
July 6th 09, 04:29 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 4
Views: 366
Cyclist Menchov 'spoke to doping investigators'
From the article:
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Dutch cycling team Rabobank (RAB)'s rider and Giro winner Denis Menchov of
Russia pictured in a press conference in Monaco on July...
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Forum: Racing
July 4th 09, 08:38 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 45
Views: 772
Versus in HD?
Actually, nevermind. I see that Versus has a separate HD channel. Give OLN
Canada about 10 years, then they'll have an HD channel too.
J. Spaceman
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Forum: Racing
July 4th 09, 07:43 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 45
Views: 772
Versus in HD?
I thought I heard Phil Ligget mention that Versus was broadcasting in high
definition, but on OLN Canada I'm only getting standard definition. Is HD only
available in the US, and Canada being a...
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Forum: Racing
July 3rd 09, 08:05 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 7
Views: 225
Rumours circulate of a Kazakh coup at Astana
From the article:
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Rumours of a Kazakh coup at Astana began circulating today and they may just
have some substance.
Disgraced Kazakh, Alexandre...
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Forum: Racing
July 2nd 09, 08:06 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 0
Views: 248
Old 7-11 training videos
Maybe this has been posted here before, but I came across a couple of old 7-11
cycling training videos on YouTube. They were filmed sometime in the 80's,
complete with cheesy 80's motivational...
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Forum: Techniques
July 1st 09, 09:00 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 559
What's the difference. . .
.. . .between the HED Ardennes wheel and the HED Bastogne wheel? Is the only
difference being that the Ardennes rim is made from scandium and the Bastogne
aluminum?
For a comparison see...
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