I've only been over 100kph on three/four occasions, and this was in the UK. In the Alps, I've never achieved over 55mph. The key factor for speed in every case...
... One my friend has achieved 100 km/h on Fedaia. Another fast descend is North side of Timmelsjoch. We have been there in September and one guy achieved 93.9...
... That certainly increases your chances of breaking 100km/h. There are many descents not steep enough but where the wind can do the trick. One example is the...
Pierre, A june baby is due in our household meaning that we are likely to be in either Britanny or Normandy in the last two weeks in April rather than further...
Hi Simon, I am not in France, but will try to help. I love Brittany, but every year the cols are calling me. But I'll be back for the crepes, fruits de mer,...
The details of randonnes 2004 will be available in December/January. I used be really into what was happening and where , I love French organised randonnes,...
... Not really, when i go back "home" it is to visit family, around the table of course. I am not in touch with cycling activities there. For racing it is...
Looking at the dates of our intended trip i belive we may be away for Paris-Roubaix, has anyone done the randonee is it the week before the race? ... table...
Simon, ... for ... the ... I have ridden it and can confirm Neil's comments to you on Eurobike. It is a tough ride and you should not underestimate the...
Hi all, The Giro route has just been announced and oh boy! the Gavia and Mortirolo are back! Other climbs include the Furcia, Tonale, and Mendola passes....
I have just learnt through a mutual friend that Canadian Kom member Dan Herbert, someone Nick and I spent some quality cycling time with, respected and liked...
... Merde les bains, really? never heard that one. I know that mudbaths are very popular, but shitbaths! it's something else. Does the tourist office specify...
April, Who is Alex del Piero? Karol ============================== Karol E. Zielonko Jr. OpenVMS Engineering Hewlett-Packard Company If you have me in your...
April You may be able to help, do you know the name of the mountain pass/climb that goes up to Lago Molveno from the the Bolzano/Trento side? Simon ... ...
... One of Italy's top football players. I figured the Euro members would have heard of him, even if they're not fans. The Giro site can be found at ...
Oh. OK. Thanks April. I guess I'm showing that I know not of soccer, er um "football". Well, truth be told I know only slightly more about American football. ...
That's OK Karol, you are not the only one that knows next to nothing about football, whatever the form. I tend to know a little about a whole lot of subjects, ...
April, ... http://www.gazzetta.it/speciali/giro2004_presentazione/index.htm Now I just need lessons in Italian from my sister. How many years of study do you...
... Hello Simon, I did that climb in a granfondo a few years ago, from Mezzolombardo as far as Andalo (not all the way to the lake), then discending to ...
... Look carefully, Mike--you will see a little button with the British flag on it, which will take you to the English version. April la donna e` mobile...in...
Thanks April. Have you ever done the Gran Fondo Del Gavia? ... Bolzano/Trento ... as ... pass. ... mountain ... football ... run ... spite ... speaking, ... is...
Did anyone see Simoni's challenge to Lance? It really sparked some activity at Velonews... After Simoni's lackluster performance in the Tour he is still...
... I've never ridden that race, partly because I don't like the course and partly because it's not what I have in mind for September. But I've ridden the...
... Mike and all, I agree with Simoni, who in effect said, "ok Lance, let's see how competitive you can be in the Tour after riding the Giro as some of us ...
Hi April, Nice letter. Now,about L.A., I quote you : "People have the impression he's just racing for the money." According to one of his teammmates from his...
... Well, i have to react to that. I certainly would hate to finish the Marmotte in a dump like Bourg d'Oisans. I really like l'Alpe d'Huez. Although it is not...
April, Not really a very balanced viewpoint was it? LA has plenty of faults he can be tactless, demanding and arrogant. However, to take issue with some of...
Francois, Hey, Bourg d'Oisans isn't so bad. I wish I could live in such a dump. ;^) Karol ============================== Karol E. Zielonko Jr. OpenVMS...
Having problems with message search?
Fill out this form to ensure your group is one of the first to be migrated to the new message search system.
