Road Bike Racing - Chris Horner is the BOMB!

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obra3
07-13-08, 12:33 AM
http://www.veloreview.com/obra3/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/_mg_7723.jpg

Chris gave a ride to another rider (during the race!). Check out the full story here (http://everydayathleteblog.com/2008/07/12/chris-horner-gives-fallen-rider-and-bike-a-2k-ride-to-the-finish/#more-322).

garysol1
07-13-08, 04:20 AM
just imagine the chain tattoo all over his nice white kit. :thumb: to Horner.

http://everydayathleteblog.com/wp-content/uploads/image/_MG_7740.jpg
transplant
07-13-08, 04:55 AM
didn't believe this until i saw the other pictures. that first picture looks totally photochop'd.

HigherGround
07-13-08, 09:51 AM
That explains why Astana wasn't invited to the Tour this year. They were afraid Horner would give Contador a piggyback ride all the way to the top of Alpe d'Huez! :eek:
bdcheung
07-13-08, 11:07 AM
Amazing show of sportsmanship. ESPN, are you paying attention?
eskimo85
07-13-08, 11:13 AM
horner is such a workhorse, and i love how levi is just dominating the field in cascade
Jared88
07-13-08, 12:35 PM
Wow. Classy guy.
brians647
07-13-08, 12:57 PM
Wow. Classy guy.

+1. I also want to support his wheel sponsor - those things are strong!
ericcox
07-13-08, 02:00 PM
ethics question 23571113:

would this qualify as an illegal assist?;)
carlfreddy
07-13-08, 02:21 PM
Question: Why is Horner riding a Madone 5.2 Pro?
caloso
07-13-08, 02:30 PM
Chris is the Man.
ridethecliche
07-13-08, 09:56 PM
What a man!
Bnjmn
07-13-08, 10:18 PM
Question: Why is Horner riding a Madone 5.2 Pro?

The whole team rides 5.2s - supposedly they didn't need anything higher in the range because they already meet the minimum weight reqs. Levi races a 6.5 b/c he also uses an SRM while racing.
obra3
07-16-08, 05:19 PM
I finally got around to checking the flash drive that I stuck in my pocket. Courtesy of Brian List, my camera operator extraordinaire.

http://www.veloreview.com/obra3/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/horner_piggyback.jpg
HillMut
07-16-08, 05:52 PM
My friend told me about this when we finished the road race, but I didn't really believe her until I saw her pictures! Awesome!
Racer Ex
07-16-08, 06:04 PM
Astana essentially traded Horner for Popyvich and some cash.

Who got the better deal?