Politics in Cycling?

I did 200 miles this weekend. I'm now up to over 7500 miles for the year.
Though I won't do any more long rides this year I believe. (Famous last
words.)

I come onto the group to see some discussions about racing. And there should
be plenty of stuff.

Basso has returned to racing with a third place in Japan.
Haimar Zubeldia is joining Astana which should be something worthy of
discussion.
Mark Cavendish looks like his intent is to become the next super sprinter
star in the peloton.
Damiano Cunego seems to have finally started coming back from his illnesses
and might become another Tour possibility.

Rabobank is still supporting their team and it is beginning to look like
they know what they're doing. The small towns in California where the larger
American banks are represented are seeing an influx of Rabobank offices. If
the rest of the US is that way it won't be long before they're a force to be
watched in the banking business worldwide.

But what are we seeing here? Postings from people like Munro who probably
doesn't even ride a bike.

Tom Kunich wrote:

I come onto the group to see some discussions about racing. And there
should be plenty of stuff.

You once complained about politics in here and I told you that I'd quit
if you did. Since I don't have that as an out this time, I'm done.

Basso has returned to racing with a third place in Japan.

I expect the tour to block Armstrong and Contador from racing but
welcome Basso back with open arms. They'll allow at least one legitimate
appearing winner in and I expect Basso to be that guy.

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"Tom Kunich" cyclintom@yahoo. com wrote:

I did 200 miles this weekend. I'm now up to over 7500 miles for the year.

So that's, what, 25 miles per bike?

But what are we seeing here? Postings from people like Munro who probably
doesn't even ride a bike.

No one is forcing you to read his posts.

--
tanx,
Howard

The bloody pubs are bloody dull
The bloody clubs are bloody full
Of bloody girls and bloody guys
With bloody murder in their eyes

remove YOUR SHOES to reply, ok?

Tom Kunich wrote:
I did 200 miles this weekend. I'm now up to over 7500 miles for the
year. Though I won't do any more long rides this year I believe.
(Famous last words.)

I come onto the group to see some discussions about racing. And there
should be plenty of stuff.

Basso has returned to racing with a third place in Japan.
Haimar Zubeldia is joining Astana which should be something worthy of
discussion.
Mark Cavendish looks like his intent is to become the next super
sprinter star in the peloton.
Damiano Cunego seems to have finally started coming back from his
illnesses and might become another Tour possibility.

Rabobank is still supporting their team and it is beginning to look
like they know what they're doing. The small towns in California
where the larger American banks are represented are seeing an influx
of Rabobank offices. If the rest of the US is that way it won't be
long before they're a force to be watched in the banking business
worldwide.
But what are we seeing here? Postings from people like Munro who
probably doesn't even ride a bike.

OK. How'sa 'bout we talk about global warming or DDT?

How can anyone ride a bike when the world is about to be taken over by
a socialist islamic terrorist ! ?

On Oct 27, 9:17*pm, "Robert Chung"
wrote:
Tom Kunich wrote:
I did 200 miles this weekend. I'm now up to over 7500 miles for the
year. Though I won't do any more long rides this year I believe.
(Famous last words.)

I come onto the group to see some discussions about racing. And there
should be plenty of stuff.

Basso has returned to racing with a third place in Japan.
Haimar Zubeldia is joining Astana which should be something worthy of
discussion.
Mark Cavendish looks like his intent is to become the next super
sprinter star in the peloton.
Damiano Cunego seems to have finally started coming back from his
illnesses and might become another Tour possibility.

Rabobank is still supporting their team and it is beginning to look
like they know what they're doing. The small towns in California
where the larger American banks are represented are seeing an influx
of Rabobank offices. If the rest of the US is that way it won't be
long before they're a force to be watched in the banking business
worldwide.
But what are we seeing here? Postings from people like Munro who
probably doesn't even ride a bike.

OK. How'sa 'bout we talk about global warming or DDT?

He's just upset because his side is losing big time. He and the other
jackasses like him had their way, and look at the mess they have made.
It's payback time, starting next Tuesday.
-Paul

On Oct 27, 9:29*am, "Tom Kunich" cyclintom@yahoo. com wrote:

I did 200 miles this weekend. I'm now up to over 7500 miles for the year.
An accomplishment to be proud of, but I contend that I suffered way
more than you did for my measly 2,000 miles, therefore, I win.

Mark Cavendish looks like his intent is to become the next super sprinter
star in the peloton.
And until he tests positive for something, I have decided to stop bad-
mouthing him. Really, did someone take him aside and suggest that he
dial back the attitude? I can't think of one interview in which he
was anything but gracious, in fact he scored points with me with
several memorable good-natured quips.

And speaking of sprinters...my hat is off to Robbie McEwen for
finishing the entire 2008 TdF. Maybe I'm naive, but a sprinter with
no support, and he still got up every morning and raced? To me that
shows determination and a lion's heart to admire.

But what are we seeing here? Postings from people like Munro who probably
doesn't even ride a bike.
Don't fret comrade, come the revolution the people will ONLY ride
bikes.

Cheers,
ABS

On Oct 28, 9:47*am, "Paul G." wrote:


He's just upset because his side is losing big time. *


You got it.


He and the other
jackasses like him had their way, and look at the mess they have made.
It's payback time, starting next Tuesday.



Why wait until Tuesday?

wrote:

And speaking of sprinters...my hat is off to Robbie McEwen for
finishing the entire 2008 TdF. Maybe I'm naive, but a sprinter with
no support, and he still got up every morning and raced? To me that
shows determination and a lion's heart to admire.

Or they told him he doesn't get paid unless he contests the final sprint in
Paris.

In a world filled with anger, hate, greed, corruption, death, hopelessness,
misery, and pestilence, I like to think we can always find room for the
common cynic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnRqYMTpXHc

--
Bill Asher

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Mark Cavendish looks like his intent is to become the next super
sprinter
star in the peloton.
And until he tests positive for something, I have decided to stop bad-
mouthing him. Really, did someone take him aside and suggest that he
dial back the attitude? I can't think of one interview in which he
was anything but gracious, in fact he scored points with me with
several memorable good-natured quips.

Remember that Mario didn't have a bad attitude towards reporters asking
pertinent questions.

And speaking of sprinters...my hat is off to Robbie McEwen for
finishing the entire 2008 TdF. Maybe I'm naive, but a sprinter with
no support, and he still got up every morning and raced? To me that
shows determination and a lion's heart to admire.

I was equally impressed with him. Now there's a sprinter with the worst
possible attitude. Now that he has little to no chance of winning another
sprint save something happening to 2 or 3 other better sprinters he's
starting to become what he should have been from the beginning - a great
rider without the attitude.