I suppose I should already have some self answer to this question, anyone following the Tour de France? Why is it that many of the riders have their legs...
Probably a lot of people on this board are following the tour. Two main reasons to shave - Massage is easier. Wounds (cuts/abrasions/road rash/etc) are easier...
I can understand both points about massage and injuries. I am excited about this years TDF and am a dedicated fan of the Discovery Team, as was the U.S. Postal...
It must have something to do with picking up chicks too!!!! Those two reasons seem more mental to me. Shame in a way that Lance is hanging it up, the way he is...
The reasons I have seen for shaving legs for massage purposes and the ease of wounds healing are both correct. I used to race at an amateur level back in the...
I watched that fall by Z over and over. The vision left in my mind was his flesh and blood marking the pavement as he skided to a halt. I did not see up close...
Yes, there are no guarantees of anything, but he is right now, still clearly dominating. He almost has to crash to lose. ... From: SpokinJoe853@... To:...
This Saturday marks the 3rd annual Ride to Survive. This ride was established to raise funds for cancer survivors through the Lance Armstrong Foundation. This...
I wonder what the expense of putting together a Tour de France team is. How many bikes travel with the team? Does anyone know of an article or something...
Wow, that's a huge question - it can vary so much depending on the team's sponsors and goals. And there is so much more to getting into the tour than just...
It is not enough to just be in the Pro Tour as a professional Racing Team and race at all the events. Your team has to be invited by the organizers of the Tour...
Michael RASMUSSEN Discovery Team needs to do something about this kid. I hope the mountain stage will eventually wear this guy down. He seemed strong to the...
Rasmussen has done well in the mountains but he isn't a huge threat to the overall. The stage 20 time trial will see him drop at least 2-3 places in the...
Hopefully the lose of Beltran can be absorbed by other members stepping up a notch in the duration. ... threat to the ... places in ... strong to ... room ... ...
Alexander Vinokourov is on T Mobile but yet he wears an "off green" jersey, rather than the pink, anyone know why this is??? ... From: Lee, Scott R. To:...
It is the National Champion of Khazakstan jersey. He is not the only rider in the tour wearing national team uniforms instead of their regular team kit. David...
thanks Walter, I think I do remember them saying that now that you reminded me. Dave ... From: Walter Williams To: tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com ...
He is wearing the green jersey and shorts because he is the national champion of Kazakhstan. Riders are permitted to wear the championship colors of their...
It is not an option - if you are a national champ - per the current tour rules you MUST have on the colors of you nation - this is not an option. NHHouse _____...
This weekend is the Columbus Int'l Triathlon & Sports Festival at Antrim Park in Columbus, Ohio. The two-day festival includes the following events: * 5K & 5...
I know, and NO Lance next year, that bites bigtime. Probably wont even watch it now. ... From: bmkr94 To: tourofthesciotorivervalley@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Now you can watch a real tour next year. Not a commercial hype tour. Way to go Lance you won you 22 race and retired. He also moved into the top 50 TOTAL...
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Please don't succumb to the 'OLNization' of bicycle racing. There is so much more to the season than the TdF. The professional racing calendar is very long,...
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