Great Quote
08-13-05, 06:48 AM
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Great Quote
"Don't buy upgrades; ride up grades." - Eddy Merckx
I stole this from a signature in another forum, so I can't confirm it's source, but it's a great quote nonetheless.
I stole this from a signature in another forum, so I can't confirm it's source, but it's a great quote nonetheless.
08-13-05, 08:41 AM
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I don't know if Eddy said it, but if he did it would be a pretty good one coming from a guy who didn't speak English as his first language.
Here's another gem:
"I'm gonna show you a hill that would choke a mule."
-- President G.W. Bush on his MTB moments before losing his front-wheel traction and flying over his bars down a steep dropoff.
Here's another gem:
"I'm gonna show you a hill that would choke a mule."
-- President G.W. Bush on his MTB moments before losing his front-wheel traction and flying over his bars down a steep dropoff.
08-13-05, 10:11 AM
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I always loved this Lemond quote;
"it never gets any easier, you just go faster"
Mark
"it never gets any easier, you just go faster"
Mark
08-13-05, 11:28 AM
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here is another great quote: After Fausto Coppi won race after race after race the media sourounded him and asked Mr. Coppi what is the secret to your success...Fausto replied "ride your bike, ride your bike, ride your bike!"
08-13-05, 11:48 AM
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Personally I like the quote in my sig. Not sure if anyone's said it before me - but till I see proof - I'm claiming it for myself.
08-13-05, 12:21 PM
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I like the phrase in my sig also...
It really defines us as cyclists and racers...
It really defines us as cyclists and racers...
We seem to be made to suffer. It's our lot in life... - C3PO - Star Wars : A new Hope
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08-13-05, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by geneman
I always loved this Lemond quote;
"it never gets any easier, you just go faster"
Mark
"it never gets any easier, you just go faster"
Mark
08-13-05, 09:12 PM
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"Just put me back on the bloody bike." Tom Simpson moments before succumbing to the effects of heatstroke, dehydration, ahcohol consuumption, and amphetemines(sp?) on Mt. Ventoux during the Tour de France.
