Originally posted by Joe Gardner
Other then that, OLN's coverage is great IMHO, I wish it would be covered on ESPN if not a major network for more eyes to see.
I find it interesting that once Lance and USPS wins a TdF, ESPN and the major networks get all over the story... for about a week. And then cycling as a covered sport fades into obscurity for another year. No detailed reports (if there's even a report) on the other riders/teams/figures or races... not even the grand tours.
I am the opposite with sports like baseball and American football. I'll only watch it once a year (Superbowl party usually. Why? Because I like parties.) and even then I'm only mildly interested in the actual game.
On the other hand, most of my friends follow baseball and football religiously but only mildly pass interest to cycling after Lance wins the TdF. This type schedule is what US sports reporting caters towards.