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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-29-06, 09:26 AM
Replies: 828
Views: 45,671
Posted By CosmicRocker

Well, no matter how his hearing comes out, the...

Well, no matter how his hearing comes out, the court of public opinion has condemed him already.

Here is a link that takes a good look at the doping tests and Landis' case.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-06, 11:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,076
Posted By CosmicRocker

Try this: If you unclip One pedal (either one),...

Try this: If you unclip One pedal (either one), then as you are stopping, ever so slightly, turn your wheel in the direction of the unclipped side. This will cause your bike to slightly lean that...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-27-06, 10:13 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,847
Posted By CosmicRocker

Maybe it doesn't determine ACTUAL guilt, but the...

Maybe it doesn't determine ACTUAL guilt, but the way the media takes a story and runs with it before ALL of the facts are in, the public has someone "guilty or innocent" before it becomes official....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-01-06, 09:05 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,335
Posted By CosmicRocker

I think the thing that makes Greg Lemond such a...

I think the thing that makes Greg Lemond such a punching bag here is his arrogance. He implies that "absolutely NO ONE could win 5 or more Tours unless they are on something . . . . EXCEPT ME ! ! I...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-31-06, 08:55 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,442
Posted By CosmicRocker

I think EURO has got it right here. If I remember...

I think EURO has got it right here. If I remember right from a Sports Illustrated article a couple of years ago, these riders who serve as the domistiques (sp) only make around $40,000 - $50,000 (US)...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-31-06, 07:45 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,442
Posted By CosmicRocker

I'm not sure exactly "how" to fix it, but I will...

I'm not sure exactly "how" to fix it, but I will say this about cycling & the UCI (the governing body of cycling). At least they have the guts to face the drug issue up front. Baseball, Bud Selig &...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-31-06, 07:38 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,335
Posted By CosmicRocker

I'm so fed up with Greg Lemond and his mouth,...

I'm so fed up with Greg Lemond and his mouth, that I would give up cycling before I rode a Lemond bike.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-31-06, 07:05 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,314
Posted By CosmicRocker

I think you have it backwards. Armstrong has...

I think you have it backwards. Armstrong has NEVER failed a drug test and was probably THE most tested athlete on the planet the last 2 or 3 years he raced. Lemond is the f-ing punk. Did you watch...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-30-06, 06:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 615
Posted By CosmicRocker

Does anyone here play the Fantasy Cycling game? ...

Does anyone here play the Fantasy Cycling game?

http://fantasy.cyclingnews.com/game/about.htm

You pick 15 riders for a team and choose 9 of the riders for each stage. It is free for the first 5...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-06, 07:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,802
Posted By CosmicRocker

I do most of my riding with 2 other guys. One...

I do most of my riding with 2 other guys. One outweighs me by 20-25 lbs. The other is 30-35 lbs. heavier. They both have carbon fiber bikes, mine is primarily aluminum. If no one pedals, I can easily...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-06, 05:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,474
Posted By CosmicRocker

Here is something I have never seen mentioned...

Here is something I have never seen mentioned anywhere.

Did anyone here read "It's Not About The Bike"? In that book, Lance says himself that he took EPO while undergoing treatment for cancer. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-06, 02:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 749
Posted By CosmicRocker

In case anyone is interested, the Freewheelers...

In case anyone is interested, the Freewheelers club member registration is over. They had 196 members register. So that leaves 804 spots up for grabs starting tomorrow.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-11-06, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 349
Posted By CosmicRocker

Assault on Mt. Mitchell - Mt. Bike version

Has anyone here seen this?

http://www.wncmountaingoatepics.com/offroadassaultmt_mitchell.htm

Look to the left side of the page and read a report by Rebecca Leeb from 2005.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-06, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 749
Posted By CosmicRocker

Some reading and pictures for the Assault. ...

Some reading and pictures for the Assault.

http://www.cs.unca.edu/~boyd/touring/mtmitchell/mtmitch.html

http://www.cs.unca.edu/~boyd/touring/spring_into_winter/spring_winter.html
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-05, 04:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 749
Posted By CosmicRocker

I do know that people buy numbers. A friend of...

I do know that people buy numbers. A friend of mine did so last year. There were even a couple that sold on EBAY last year. Here is a link to get things started. One thing the Freewheelers have to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-05, 10:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 749
Posted By CosmicRocker

Assault on Mt. Mitchell 2006

If you have rode the Assault in 2005 and are on the mailing list, or if you would like to ride this ride in 2006, go to this link and check it out. They are allowing registration online this year.
...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-29-05, 03:49 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,073
Posted By CosmicRocker

I know it's not cycling, but I guess we have to...

I know it's not cycling, but I guess we have to pretty much put it down as fact that Hank Aaron was pumped up on steroids for most of his career. Had to be. How in the hell could a man break a record...
Forum: Introductions
07-29-05, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 269
Posted By CosmicRocker

Welcome PR! I live over in Easley.

Welcome PR! I live over in Easley.
Forum: Introductions
07-29-05, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 287
Posted By CosmicRocker

Welcome Airwick! I live over in Easley.

Welcome Airwick! I live over in Easley.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-27-05, 12:40 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,073
Posted By CosmicRocker

My 2 cents: Does anyone else besides me...

My 2 cents:

Does anyone else besides me think that maybe, JUST MAYBE, Lance has been so dominate these past 7 years because of his obsession with winning the TDF. If you have listened to him at...
Forum: Introductions
07-20-05, 11:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 230
Posted By CosmicRocker

Welcome Kyle, What part of South Carolina are...

Welcome Kyle,
What part of South Carolina are you in?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-06-05, 11:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,444
Posted By CosmicRocker

Another place for some explanation for newbies. ...

Another place for some explanation for newbies.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2005/tour05/?id=FAQ
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-29-05, 11:12 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,207
Posted By CosmicRocker

If you have a good internet connection, go to...

If you have a good internet connection, go to this address:

http://www.letour.fr

There are several versions to choose from once you get there. English, French, etc.

During the tour, they...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-22-05, 02:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 794
Posted By CosmicRocker

I think this is the official site. They have very...

I think this is the official site. They have very good coverage when the stages actually start and the page automatically refreshes frequently.

http://www.letour.fr
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-22-05, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By CosmicRocker

Also, I think this would be the official site for...

Also, I think this would be the official site for the Tour itself.

http://www.letour.fr/2005/presentationus/
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-22-05, 01:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 854
Posted By CosmicRocker

I think they will be looking to Hincapie, Padrnos...

I think they will be looking to Hincapie, Padrnos & Noval to all chip in and take up Eki's role. Hincapie rode really well in the Dauphine race. 2 stage wins including the prologue. Looks like a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-24-05, 02:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 628
Posted By CosmicRocker

I got this one. Every tool you should need, even...

I got this one. Every tool you should need, even if you are alone. This is also an expandable seat wedge for extra tube, CO2, etc. Aside from this, a pump would be an option.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-05, 07:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 624
Posted By CosmicRocker

rva, I don't know where you live, but here is a...

rva,
I don't know where you live, but here is a site of a place that can paint it for you. Go there, and look towards the middle of the page for Try Our Color Picker and see what you can come up...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-05, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 460
Posted By CosmicRocker

Assault on Mt. Mitchell

OK, we are only about 3 weeks away.

Who is registered? And . . . . and who is ready?

110 miles and over 12,000 feet of climbing? :D

(Note: there is 1,100 MORE feet of climbing this year) ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-05, 10:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,402
Posted By CosmicRocker

Crack'n'fail Supposedly, this Friday...

Crack'n'fail


Supposedly, this Friday deal is for this year only. Like Ranzak said, the hurricanes that passed through the area last fall washed away portions of the Parkway. So they had to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-05, 12:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,402
Posted By CosmicRocker

I have ridden the Mitchell ride for the last 2...

I have ridden the Mitchell ride for the last 2 years. I will be 50 on this years ride, so that is part of my motive. Like someone else referred to, that section on Hwy. 80 leaving Marion was TOUGH !...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-05, 09:59 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,672
Posted By CosmicRocker

In case anyone is still looking for a number, ...

In case anyone is still looking for a number,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7142082411&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-05, 08:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,672
Posted By CosmicRocker

CONGRATULATIONS ! ! ! ! ! ! I know you have...

CONGRATULATIONS ! ! ! ! ! !

I know you have been trying for this for a while. What number did you get?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-05, 01:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,235
Posted By CosmicRocker

from reich17 Another way to look at it is...

from reich17


Another way to look at it is a triple might be for someone who has been bothered with knee problems, lives in a mountainous area, and doesn't want to go through knee problems again.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-05, 05:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,066
Posted By CosmicRocker

My guess is you will see a line of Armstrong...

My guess is you will see a line of Armstrong bikes AFTER he retires. Probably through Trek, of course, since they own most every other make.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
02-16-05, 05:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,248
Posted By CosmicRocker

Great news! I think his motivation will be as...

Great news! I think his motivation will be as strong as ever knowing that this is probably his last time in this event.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-05, 04:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,672
Posted By CosmicRocker

I received my number in the mail last Wednesday....

I received my number in the mail last Wednesday. I got #193. Here is my plan. I plan to ride this year and to finish. This will be my 3rd time and my goal was to do this when I was 50. Well, I am...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-10-05, 06:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,305
Posted By CosmicRocker

hoss10 too!! I'm right there with you. I...

hoss10 too!!

I'm right there with you. I guess we all hit the big 5-0 last year, huh?

I for one have NO DESIRE to be 23 again. I'll stay were I'm at. I will be doing The Assault On Mt. Mitchell...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-10-05, 06:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,278
Posted By CosmicRocker

Nice ride ! ! ! ! Now, it might be a few...

Nice ride ! ! ! !

Now, it might be a few days after your birthday, but for another present to yourself (everyone pay attention) go out for a ride and ride your birthday in miles. I turned 50 last...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-05, 04:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,672
Posted By CosmicRocker

ALRIGHT TT, As of yesterday, there were still...

ALRIGHT TT,
As of yesterday, there were still spots open. Let me know if you get in.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-05, 11:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,498
Posted By CosmicRocker

Hey 55, Here is a link that may give you some...

Hey 55,
Here is a link that may give you some ideas. Go to the link, look to the right side and spot a box entitled "Try Our Color Picker". Click on the box. Pick a paint pattern along the bottom...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-05, 11:23 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,672
Posted By CosmicRocker

As of right now, there are still open spots for...

As of right now, there are still open spots for the Mitchell assault. The ride having to be held on Friday this year might open it up for some who haven't previously made it in.


If you are going...
Forum: Introductions
02-03-05, 05:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By CosmicRocker

Hey Taz, Welcome (back) to the wonderful world...

Hey Taz,
Welcome (back) to the wonderful world of cycling.

Like you, when I bought my first bike (about 5 years ago) after being off for so long, I was amazed how quickly I was out of breath....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-05, 12:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,672
Posted By CosmicRocker

The applications for this have been mailed. I...

The applications for this have been mailed. I received mine on Saturday (29th) and it went back in the mail the next day.

Anyone else here planning on riding the Assault?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-05, 05:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,609
Posted By CosmicRocker

Racaryu, Someone above mentioned...

Racaryu,
Someone above mentioned water/Gatorade. That is VERY important! One thing you may want to do is carry some Gatorade powder in a baggie or something. Water is cheaper and you could probably...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-05, 12:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 340
Posted By CosmicRocker

Another biking source: ...

Another biking source:

http://www.dailypeloton.com/default.asp
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-05, 07:06 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,672
Posted By CosmicRocker

Here is a link for the bike club that sponsors...

Here is a link for the bike club that sponsors the Assault On Mt. Mitchell if anyone needs it.

http://www.freewheelers.info/
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-05, 03:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,555
Posted By CosmicRocker

from dfchatten: Apparently not ;) ...

from dfchatten:


Apparently not ;)
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/5289509/
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-05, 11:29 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,672
Posted By CosmicRocker

Hey 'nother, That certainly looks like a tough...

Hey 'nother,
That certainly looks like a tough ride in itself. The difference in the 2 rides might be the descents. The first part of the Mitchell ride is 72 miles with about 4500 feet of climbing....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-05, 08:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,555
Posted By CosmicRocker

I agree with you 2 above about the specialized...

I agree with you 2 above about the specialized racing of today. What I guess I'm saying is the way I feel, there IS NO greatest cyclist ever. A lot of good/great ones, but no one is best ever. Times...
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