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Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-07, 05:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 445
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Thanks for advise "Chainzawz" and Brian.

Thanks for advise "Chainzawz" and Brian.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-07, 05:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 445
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Need to rent GOOD bike in Chicago

I'm going to Chicago in Sept and I want to rent a bike to get a good workout while I'm there. Does anyone out there know a Chicago bike shop that rents top-end bikes? I race on a Cannondale Six13...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-06, 10:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,203
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Back Bay Bicycles at Commonwealth Ave and Mass...

Back Bay Bicycles at Commonwealth Ave and Mass Ave (below street level). To be honest though, they don't have a machine or anything like that. They are riders, know the importance of the perfect...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-06, 09:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,877
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Hey Jakey, That video is too funny...did...

Hey Jakey,
That video is too funny...did the guy win or did he celebrate too early and get caught by the guy coming up behind him?

Dekkerfan
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-06, 09:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,066
Posted By DEKKERFAN

15 (like -2) here in Boston. Winds a steady 21...

15 (like -2) here in Boston. Winds a steady 21 mph. I'm charging my electric insoles now to go for about 15 or 20 miles (or until frozen). Sounds bad but us roadies up here are just thankful there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-05, 03:40 PM
Replies: 556
Views: 30,701
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Why can Jan can be so good without question yet...

Why can Jan can be so good without question yet everyone questions Lance's ability? There are extremes in humans, people over 7 feet tall, people who can hold their breath for 5 minutes or more,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-25-05, 06:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,118
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Who would know the competition better? Don't you...

Who would know the competition better? Don't you know who to watch out for in your own local races? Well it's the same way with these pros who race against eachother all the time. Lance says it's...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-12-05, 11:46 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,309
Posted By DEKKERFAN

E Dekker used to be the man but now...It's Jens...

E Dekker used to be the man but now...It's Jens Voigt. When you see him pull the entire peloton for miles with his face is all covered in snot, spit, bugs and whatnot, you just get the feeling that...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-12-05, 11:39 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,445
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Chris Horner is a very good racer, but he just...

Chris Horner is a very good racer, but he just recently injured himself and is really not 100% yet. And he is one tough bastard so there is a chance he may shine somehow. But, you have to remember,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-12-05, 11:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 668
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Even though they have other team leaders in...

Even though they have other team leaders in Salvodelli and Popovytch (spelling?) it makes perfect sense to go after another great leader because of all those new Pro Tour races. Boy it sure would be...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-04-05, 07:21 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,255
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Face it, Cunego is good. And, if he had a great...

Face it, Cunego is good. And, if he had a great team he could do very well this year and in the future.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-05, 07:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,389
Posted By DEKKERFAN

57 MPH down Mt Haleakala in Maui, Hawaii. That...

57 MPH down Mt Haleakala in Maui, Hawaii. That was after riding up the volcano. Thirty six miles of climbing (okay, there is one 1/4 mile stretch where you didn't have to pedal too hard). On the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-19-05, 09:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,064
Posted By DEKKERFAN

In his book he even tells of a time where the...

In his book he even tells of a time where the testers arrived early on Christmas morning one year.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-07-05, 07:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,301
Posted By DEKKERFAN

I think we are all overreacting a bit. First of...

I think we are all overreacting a bit. First of all it was just some friendly ribbing, and secondly, to these guys, this race is really just like one of our weekly training races. Yes, it is a big...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-25-05, 09:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 811
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Drafting Question

Does sitting on someone's wheel cause them to work harder than if they were out there on their own? I don't mean by being a "wheelsucker" and not helping them. I am talking about the physics of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-27-05, 11:10 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,532
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Compared to racing in one yourself, watching a...

Compared to racing in one yourself, watching a bike race live is like watching grass grow. I much more prefer to see it on TV because they show so much more than just that nanosecond of when the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-27-05, 11:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 870
Posted By DEKKERFAN

This is another example of proof that George is...

This is another example of proof that George is damn good. Ahh....remember back to last year's TDF during that stage over the cobbles? He and Eki were flying like the wind. Keep it up George!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-07-05, 07:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 786
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Make sure they/you install those crankarms...

Make sure they/you install those crankarms properly by tightening them evenly. The shop had built my bike and in my first race with it, just as it was setting up for a sprint finish, all of a sudden...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-05-05, 10:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,480
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Hey, any publicity is good publicity right? I...

Hey, any publicity is good publicity right? I mean just look at us all clammering about it and how we all want to see it. A full face tattoo? I personally I think it's an outrageous thing to do, I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-05-05, 10:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,480
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Hey, any publicity is good publicity right? I...

Hey, any publicity is good publicity right? I mean just look at us all clammering about it and how we all want to see it. Personally I think it's an outrageous thing to do, I would never do it and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-05-05, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 600
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Clinger's Face...What the heck was he thinking?

Does anyone out there have any pictures of David Clinger's face since he got the full face "Polynesian Mask" tattoo? I heard his team is in shock (who wouldn't be) over it. He explains that he...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-05-04, 11:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,860
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Erik Dekker, of course. Who else would you...

Erik Dekker, of course. Who else would you expect me to say? I know ALL pro cyclist are tough guys deep down, there is no doubting that. But some are tougher than the rest and Erik Dekker is one...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-25-04, 07:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,009
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Pro Cyclists and Stomach Problems????

It seems to me that pro cyclists get stomach illnesses more often than the general public. This seems true doesn't it? I makes me wonder, do some performance enhancing drugs have a negative effect...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-17-04, 10:08 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,570
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Here's a question for those suspecting Lance of...

Here's a question for those suspecting Lance of doping due to his constantly winning. First, look at Jan Ullrich's results through the years: TDF 1st-1X, 2nd-5X, 4th-1X; Olympic gold-1X, Vuelta 1st...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-11-04, 09:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 646
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Oh yeah Dekker.... that's what I'm talking...

Oh yeah Dekker.... that's what I'm talking about!!!
This guy just digs deep somehow and finds it through all that pain when others can't. This is why I am "Dekkerfan", you just have to respect...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-04-04, 09:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,735
Posted By DEKKERFAN

He is the man. I heard he might be leaving...

He is the man. I heard he might be leaving Postal and going to maybe Phonak or CSC. Why would he? He won't be team leader at either so why not just stay with Postal it is almost the same thing. I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-02-04, 12:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 677
Posted By DEKKERFAN

If his back is healed, this race belongs to...

If his back is healed, this race belongs to Tyler. I know he didn't have this on his schedule but I think he is ready. He's rested, his TT is "on form" (as Phil would say), there is a lot of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-02-04, 12:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 273
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Bahama Grand Prix?

Anyone out there raced this race? Can you give me some thoughts on it? Is it well organized, how bad are the cobblestones in the 1st day, how are the roads in general, is it totally windy, etc...?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-21-04, 09:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 976
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Hi 2Rodies, I would like to see more proof but so...

Hi 2Rodies, I would like to see more proof but so far, through the use of it by Bobby Julich, there seems to be some evidence that shows it is a good thing. But since you have some experience with a...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-05-04, 08:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,156
Posted By DEKKERFAN

In that article I don't get it, who is the "ass"?...

In that article I don't get it, who is the "ass"? Is it Lance for "sicking the dogs on him" or is it Simeoni for attacking knowing damn well that Lance wasn't going to let him get away?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-31-04, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 608
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Floyd Landis is the future of Postal/Discovery. ...

Floyd Landis is the future of Postal/Discovery. If they sign him they will have a legit GC contender for another 5 years. If they let him go they'll be facing another situation like the one with...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-22-04, 08:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 603
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Why have the Euskaltel riders ridden so poorly in...

Why have the Euskaltel riders ridden so poorly in this year's tour? Do you think it is because they had been using EPO before the Tour (and maybe even during last year's Tour)? I think that there...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-12-04, 11:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,785
Posted By DEKKERFAN

The situation last year was completely different....

The situation last year was completely different. In that situation Lance was attacking a small isolated group of top GC contenders who had already dropped the rest of the field. (forget about the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-29-04, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 590
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Yeah there are a lot of head games involved but I...

Yeah there are a lot of head games involved but I really don't think Lance is truely as good this year as he wishes. Did you see his interview after the TT up Mont Ventoux? This was not acting and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-29-04, 08:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 394
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Olympic Injustice

There will probably be some who dissagree but, in general, most knowledgable cyclist will agree that Chris Horner is the strongest rider in the US Peloton today. Why then, is he not on the US...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-29-04, 07:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,564
Posted By DEKKERFAN

I started racing 2 years ago at 40 yrs old. Boy,...

I started racing 2 years ago at 40 yrs old. Boy, I wish I started twenty years ago, I love it. I can't get enough. Consider yourself lucky because you have a lot of years of racing ahead of you. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-31-04, 07:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 545
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Wireless Computers

How well do these things work? Will the signal get mixed up with a racer near me? Will the signal get to my computer 100% of the time? Is it really that much of a weight saving? Are they worth it...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-22-04, 09:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 427
Posted By DEKKERFAN

How are Lance's workhorses doing?

I have not seen Jose Azevedo or Manuel Beltran in any major races so far this year. Does anyone know how their preparation for the Tour is coming along?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-10-04, 12:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 616
Posted By DEKKERFAN

The next Great One? Cunego?

Today a young Italian crossed the line first in the Giro, Damiano Cunego is his name. It was his first stage win in a grand tour. "Big deal," some would say, "lots of people have stage wins to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-22-04, 03:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,140
Posted By DEKKERFAN

And, a good Tour rider must also have a good...

And, a good Tour rider must also have a good digestive system because your body has to be a recovery and digest. Overnight you have eat and drink enough to both replenish and store-up to be ready...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-22-04, 03:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 806
Posted By DEKKERFAN

I don't think it is as bad as you think for Jan. ...

I don't think it is as bad as you think for Jan. He likes to take his time. Remember how last year he just sat-in and observed for the first part of the Tour? Just went along for the ride watching...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-04, 10:43 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,365
Posted By DEKKERFAN

True Story. I always wear my helmet, but on this...

True Story. I always wear my helmet, but on this one day, really, only this one time, I decided to not where one and... you guessed it... I end up crashing. Across the road at the bottom of a hill...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-19-04, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 443
Posted By DEKKERFAN

I think you are right on that. Well, this years...

I think you are right on that. Well, this years Amstel is over and I was wrong. He didn't do it. But, Boogerd (spelling?) was out in front so maybe because of that Erik was told not to attack? ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-18-04, 03:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 443
Posted By DEKKERFAN

[QUOTE=KingRene]Dekker, Boogerd, Bettini and Di...

[QUOTE=KingRene]Dekker, Boogerd, Bettini and Di Luca have all been given the nod, if the odds-makers at Mr. Bookmaker are worth their salt. No active rider has been more succesful in this race than...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-17-04, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 443
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Amstel Gold, who's it gona be this year?

You know Dekker is the man. This will be his third win coming up. Allez Dekker, Allez.
Signed, Dekkerfan.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-04, 03:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,829
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Hey BaadDawg, I have the Flitedeck also and mine...

Hey BaadDawg, I have the Flitedeck also and mine is able to go to the 12 hr style, I am thinking that you too can set it on this mode. It is the first thing that you set when you reset all the data....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-12-04, 04:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 792
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Does anyone know if any of the postal riders got...

Does anyone know if any of the postal riders got injured in any of the crashes? And if so, who?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-05-04, 03:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 944
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Yo Pinky, Good story, I raced that race...

Yo Pinky,
Good story, I raced that race last year (cat 5) when it was dry but even then it was still too scetchy. Afterwards I promised myself; "No more crits that have hay bales stacked up...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-30-04, 08:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 988
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Hey Pinky, I remember you, you raced well. ...

Hey Pinky, I remember you, you raced well. Especially well for someone without a team there. I was in the Back Bay Bicycles jersey and I too had no team there. But nonetheless it was still a good...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-29-04, 11:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 988
Posted By DEKKERFAN

Sorry I didn't write back before the race, but...

Sorry I didn't write back before the race, but yeah I did race at Charge Pond this weekend. I raced the B race at noon. I had a good race eventhough I almost got destroyed when somebody decided to...
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