"The 33"-Road Bike Racing - Rumor - Starbucks to replace Discovery Channel

OK, this is something that I heard from a guy who heard from a guy, etc., but I couldn't find anything about it on line.

Anyway, I've heard that Starbucks is going to be the new title sponsor of the Discovery Channel Team.

Does anyone know anything about this?

Thats pretty funny.

Well,
Who knows if the rumor is true? But, it makes actually a lot of sense. Starbucks is both expanding into Europe and is a non-cycling specific product that for whatever reasons its shops resonate as stopping points for weekend warrior cyclists. It offers them to advertise to multiple demographic markets.


In addition, Starbucks is run by a top-down CEO/Founder who can justify this advertising (I am still not convinced the returns on cycling sponsorship are beneficial except for cycling specific companies) compared to some random CEO of most publicly traded companies. Get ready for the Green / Brown / and Black color combination however. Check that, keep it green and black.

Wouldn't that be a conflict of interests with TD's brand of coffee?

Well,
Who knows if the rumor is true? But, it makes actually a lot of sense. Starbucks is both expanding into Europe and is a non-cycling specific product that for whatever reasons its shops resonate as stopping points for weekend warrior cyclists. It offers them to advertise to multiple demographic markets.


In addition, Starbucks is run by a top-down CEO/Founder who can justify this advertising (I am still not convinced the returns on cycling sponsorship are beneficial except for cycling specific companies) compared to some random CEO of most publicly traded companies. Get ready for the Green / Brown / and Black color combination however. Check that, keep it green and black.


+1 It would make sense if they would like to expand in europe. Very good point.

i think it makes sense and is a decent fit.

Wouldn't that be a conflict of interests with TD's brand of coffee?
They'd probably sell it in their stores..

Starbucks would be the best sponsor evar/

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/200/490840445_9992601b23.jpg

http://starbuckscycling.com/

Then the OCP crowd good pose sipping Latte's in front of Starbucks in Starbucks Jerseys. Brilliant!

The OCP's would love it. They can take their $7k+ bike, put it on the roof of their car, park a couple blocks from the Starbucks and then ride their bikes to Starbucks in full Starbucks kit!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/200/490840445_9992601b23.jpg

http://starbuckscycling.com/


Minus second from the right -

[vomit, eye gouge, slit wrists, shoots self in penis]

GACK!!!

[/vomit, eye gouge, slit wrists, shoots self in penis]

Then the OCP crowd good pose sipping Latte's in front of Starbucks in Starbucks Jerseys. Brilliant!
Beat me to it!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/200/490840445_9992601b23.jpg

http://starbuckscycling.com/


Looks like Starbucks needs to make sure that as part of the sponsorship free caramel latte's and scones are not part of the deal.

Looks like Starbucks needs to make sure that as part of the sponsorship free caramel latte's and scones are not part of the deal.

Sure, a few could use a diet, but I gotta give them props for going out and doing what they love. That's better than 95% of most other americans.

They used to sponsor either a men's elite team or a men's masters team so it wouldn't be a stretch to see them move up to the pro ranks. For a while they rode under the DoubleShot name which is one of Starbuck's pre-made canned coffee beverages.

"The pictures will be part of the team poster that will be distributed to sponsors, friends, and family.". Sure hope they pick one with a much better pose

It would be very easy for them to hate the American team...lol

It would make buying a Starbucks Kit eaiser...my girlfriend would love one....

I'm pretty sure the fat guy is part of a joke. I used to work for Starbucks...they have an odd sense of humor at times.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c218/acampagnolo/fatguy.jpg

It would make buying a Starbucks Kit eaiser...my girlfriend would love one....


Looking at the picture, unless your GF is a size "walrus", it just won't work.

I'm pretty sure the fat guy is part of a joke. I used to work for Starbucks...they have an odd sense of humor at times.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c218/acampagnolo/fatguy.jpg

I really hope that is a man for that person's sake.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/200/490840445_9992601b23.jpg

http://starbuckscycling.com/

Wow.. I didn't know Rosie O'Donnell raced. They need more skin milk in their lattes.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/200/490840445_9992601b23.jpg

http://starbuckscycling.com/


Who is the chubby guy in the front row? manager?

The OCP Overload possibilities of Freds on $7K Serottas wearing a full Team Starbucks pro kit are mind boggling to say the least.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/200/490840445_9992601b23.jpg

http://starbuckscycling.com/

Looks like they already have the new Madone.

The OCP Overload possibilities of Freds on $7K Serottas wearing a full Team Starbucks pro kit are mind boggling to say the least.


Odd, you never see Freds on Serottas around here (or IFs or Sevens and I'm in their 'hood). Freds seem to focus on what the pros ride. Like those snaaazy $7K S-Works Tarmacs with Zipps. Back to the topic, I'm amazed that any American company is going to put that kind of coin into pro cycling right now, so if it's true that's a helluva gesture by Starbucks. I still think their coffee sucks.

Odd, you never see Freds on Serottas around here (or IFs or Sevens and I'm in their 'hood). Freds seem to focus on what the pros ride. Like those snaaazy $7K S-Works Tarmacs with Zipps. Back to the topic, I'm amazed that any American company is going to put that kind of coin into pro cycling right now, so if it's true that's a helluva gesture by Starbucks. I still think their coffee sucks.

Starbucks thinks your cycling sucks.

I'm pretty sure the fat guy is part of a joke. I used to work for Starbucks...they have an odd sense of humor at times.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c218/acampagnolo/fatguy.jpg

Guy? Looks more like a butch lesbo to me (not that there is anything wrong with that :D )...is this actually a semi-pro team or some local cycling club?

Odd, you never see Freds on Serottas around here...

Come down to DC and ride on the Rock Creek park on a Sat or Sun. plenty of "less athletic" types riding them here, both male and female.

Starbucks thinks your cycling sucks.


No sweat. I'm certain I know more about their coffee than Starbucks knows about my cycling.

I dunno, Sarah Jensen (http://starbuckscycling.com/the-team/sarah-jensen/) looks pretty cute to me.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/131/408274461_1f721f78fe_m.jpg

Starbucks thinks your cycling sucks.


I agree that Starbucks may over-roast their coffee to over compensate for lesser quality beans. But, prior to Starbucks people literally would stop at a McDonalds for coffee in the morning. I remember as a kid in Vermont traveling to hockey, all the parents would literally buy and drink McD's coffee.

My biggest complaint with Starbucks is the fact that people who order what are essentially 700 calorie milkshakes tell me they like coffee. No - unless you order a drip coffee, Americano or Expresso, you do not like coffee. You like milkshakes.

Oh, McD and DD don't know anything about coffee (or my cycling) either. There are people that roasted and ground beans and made their coffee in a french press long before Starbucks appeared (x4) in every town, tho.

is this actually a semi-pro team or some local cycling club?It's a Seattle local women's-only team. They're a common sight 'round here at races.

I dunno, Sarah Jensen (http://starbuckscycling.com/the-team/sarah-jensen/) looks pretty cute to me.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/131/408274461_1f721f78fe_m.jpg


I can't tell if you are being sarcastic.

Looking at the picture, unless your GF is a size "walrus", it just won't work.
I know this was said in an attempt at humor, but I think it's a little ironic that out of shape people get made fun of for not exercising, but then once they start exercising, they're made fun of because they're not skinny yet...

I must agree with kensuf:


Sure, a few could use a diet, but I gotta give them props for going out and doing what they love. That's better than 95% of most other americans.

I'm just sayin'.

I know this was said in an attempt at humor, but I think it's a little ironic that out of shape people get made fun of for not exercising, but then once they start exercising, they're made fun of because they're not skinny yet...



If a bunch of 30+ overweight guys lined up on what looks like a freeway for a shot of their "racing team", would you laugh?

I know I would.

I am not a sexist.

I can't tell if you are being sarcastic.


If he is...he can m0ve aside cause

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If a bunch of 30+ overweight guys lined up on what looks like a freeway for a shot of their "racing team", would you laugh?

I know I would.

I am not a sexist.

Don't think his point was you were being sexist...rather, you were being an a**
;)

If a bunch of 30+ overweight guys lined up on what looks like a freeway for a shot of their "racing team", would you laugh?

I know I would.

I am not a sexist.

You are a Cypresst. That's like a sexist on EPO and steroids.

You are a Cypresst. That's like a sexist on EPO and steroids.


Sexist yo mama.







(if she's dead, I'm terribly sorry)

>>yo mama<<

Yoyo Ma

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If he is...he can m0ve aside cause

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Mods! Mods! Mods?????

>>yo mama<<

Yoyo Ma

Touché.

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If he is...he can m0ve aside cause

http://www.roflcat.com/images/cats/270907183_da0062e9d7.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p45/daytonian/old-lady-hitit.jpg

Josie Beggs used to be sponsored by Starbucks. 'Nuff said

*just looking for the rule book that says you must be a bean pole to ride a bike and not be laughed at*

>>yo mama<<

Yoyo Ma

http://www.theconnection.org/photogallery/YoYoMa/images/2.jpg


He is a nice guy. Takes out his own trash too! A friend of mine witnessed this back in the day when we were living in cambridge, MA

I can't tell if you are being sarcastic.


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OK, this is something that I heard from a guy who heard from a guy, etc., but I couldn't find anything about it on line.

Anyway, I've heard that Starbucks is going to be the new title sponsor of the Discovery Channel Team.

Does anyone know anything about this?

I posted an off-handed remark in a Facebook Group (http://scarolina.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=2204304500&topic=2726). That may have been the source. Really funny if it was.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r186/DrWJODonnell/Bikeforumspic.jpg


I hope it ****s on the first date.