"The 33"-Road Bike Racing - Discuss NBC Coverage of US Pro Open here

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bdcheung
04-07-07, 12:23 PM
wtf is up with this "wide world of sports"-esque coverage? I want my cycling!

bdcheung
04-07-07, 12:25 PM
Bob Roll FTW!
Barca
04-07-07, 12:27 PM
It's on, it's on. Started with the race half way through.

bdcheung
04-07-07, 12:28 PM
Apparently the weather really f*cked up the earlier coverage. That weather looks harsh.
Barca
04-07-07, 12:30 PM
Hmm, isn't it live? But yea, looks pretty cold. It's like that here in Colorado, but I'm not riding today :)
bdcheung
04-07-07, 12:31 PM
wow, I love how they're taking time to explain the tactics! I've always believed that cycling popularity will increase with the overall familiarity of Americans with the sport.
Barca
04-07-07, 12:35 PM
AND it's relatively good timing. Much better to be showing it at 2:30 than at 4:30 in the morning they sometimes do.

Ahh well, I just like watching cycling.
bdcheung
04-07-07, 12:37 PM
That weather is gonna wreak havoc on the field. Today is definitely a day that will be decided by who can suffer the most.
Barca
04-07-07, 12:39 PM
Damnit, I just realized that my trainer is at my friends house. This would be a PERFECT opportunity to do some indoor stuff since the weather outside is so miserable. Crap.
WishYouWasMe
04-07-07, 12:40 PM
Wow its snowing in Williamsburg/Richmond...we're goin get hit up here too guess...doesnt look like its sticking tho.
bdcheung
04-07-07, 12:43 PM
i'm actually pretty impressed by the coverage thus far.
Cypress
04-07-07, 12:46 PM
Are there going to be any climbs in this race?
Barca
04-07-07, 12:47 PM
It's not bad. And it's going on for another few hours. But now we have a description of the new bike trail in Virginia.
cslone
04-07-07, 12:47 PM
Yes, once they get into town there are some good climbs.
Barca
04-07-07, 12:47 PM
Are there going to be any climbs in this race?

There's a cobblestone hill, but I'm not sure how tall it is.
spingineer
04-07-07, 12:52 PM
Wow, narly start to the race. Never rode through snow. This is awesome. Nice way to introduce racing to the homes.
dobber
04-07-07, 12:52 PM
Curling is on CBOT, I'm torn.
WishYouWasMe
04-07-07, 12:52 PM
Are there going to be any climbs in this race?


The road they're riding on right now is an ascending one.
spingineer
04-07-07, 12:53 PM
The road they're riding on right now is an ascending one.
They said there are some climbs with cobblestones !!! Can't wait for that!
Cypress
04-07-07, 12:54 PM
LOL. They have to get Menzies to the front before the climb.

Big bastard.
bdcheung
04-07-07, 12:55 PM
Nice football anaolgy, comparing drafting to a football linebacker opening a hole for a running back. Really nice analogy, good way to make cycling understandable for Americans.
dmotoguy
04-07-07, 12:56 PM
they are on a climb right now.. looks pretty rough and cobbly
bdcheung
04-07-07, 12:56 PM
Cobbled climbs! wow, that is a hill...
dmotoguy
04-07-07, 12:57 PM
ha. they have to do it 8 times
Cypress
04-07-07, 12:57 PM
Cute hill.
bdcheung
04-07-07, 12:57 PM
Cute hill? psh. I don't see you out there ;)
Cypress
04-07-07, 12:59 PM
Cute hill? psh. I don't see you out there ;)


Give me two years.:D
spingineer
04-07-07, 12:59 PM
Too bad it wasn't snowing on the cobblestones ...
bdcheung
04-07-07, 12:59 PM
is that how long it takes to become qualified to drive Moto 1?
WishYouWasMe
04-07-07, 01:01 PM
Too bad it wasn't snowing on the cobblestones ...
that's sooo sooo cruel. But dag the big three fell back turned into the big one..I guess they figured they'd rejoin with their teams and breakaway on the downhills.
bdcheung
04-07-07, 01:02 PM
whoa! Check out the red brake hoods on the Kodak Gallery rider's bike! I want!
WishYouWasMe
04-07-07, 01:04 PM
wtf @ drinking coffee before a race. Talk about tiring urself out before starting.
bdcheung
04-07-07, 01:06 PM
I load up on caffine pre-race all the time.
Cypress
04-07-07, 01:06 PM
ZOMG M4D $killZ!!!11!
Barca
04-07-07, 01:07 PM
My coach tells us to drink coffee before a race.
spingineer
04-07-07, 01:07 PM
Wow, actually promoting kids to ride their bike to school? I must be dreaming !!!
Cypress
04-07-07, 01:07 PM
LOL @ Slipstream Grizzly Adams.
Barca
04-07-07, 01:08 PM
Heh, Floyd Landis is going to be interviews in a bit.
bdcheung
04-07-07, 01:08 PM
+1
The_Convert
04-07-07, 01:09 PM
Well, this coverage is not helping the big problem with cycling. Nobody knows who any of these guys are and it just looks like a mess of lycra lunatics. They really need to have the rider names and teams come up, at least for the guys in the break.
Cypress
04-07-07, 01:09 PM
I thought for sure I would get away from here without seeing the ********.
bdcheung
04-07-07, 01:10 PM
meh. at least it was only a 30-sec spot
WishYouWasMe
04-07-07, 01:10 PM
I load up on caffine pre-race all the time.

I can understand why but it causes you to lose control of your heart rate. Caffeine tires your heart and its a laxative. Who wants to take a dump mid-race?
bdcheung
04-07-07, 01:11 PM
why does Virginia have a holocaust museum??
Cypress
04-07-07, 01:12 PM
I was wondering the same thing.
Cypress
04-07-07, 01:12 PM
Why doesn't Flandis ever shave his face?
bdcheung
04-07-07, 01:13 PM
He's trying to get an endorsement from Jack Daniels, and they don't like clean-shaven men.
bdcheung
04-07-07, 01:13 PM
"Again we apologize for the picture breakup but these are LIVE PICTURES"
Cypress
04-07-07, 01:15 PM
Is the break-away rider riding a Motobecane?
bdcheung
04-07-07, 01:16 PM
wasn't paying attention - i'll try to see after the break