A year in France 6.0 (Belgium/Spring Classics Pics)
04-14-09, 06:35 AM
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Here's a few more.How about some more bike...
the Cofidis LOOKs were amazing
Freddy Maertens bike in the museum. He works there, and we got to meet him.
Ballan's 2008 winning ride
ultimate style
another view of the great lookin tires Saxo Bank were on. All the mechanic told me was "they work..."
Anyone know who makes em? I asked if they were Dugast and just got "NO."
Cancellara's winning rig.
really old school cobble racer
the Cofidis LOOKs were amazing
Freddy Maertens bike in the museum. He works there, and we got to meet him.
Ballan's 2008 winning ride
ultimate style
another view of the great lookin tires Saxo Bank were on. All the mechanic told me was "they work..."
Anyone know who makes em? I asked if they were Dugast and just got "NO."
Cancellara's winning rig.
really old school cobble racer
04-14-09, 07:10 AM
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Fantastic post - this one and Botto's are amazing. Sounds like you planned it right getting to the velodrome in time. A few years ago when I was there we were flying by the seat of our pants with a map and trying to figure out the route as we went along. Saw one pave section and two road sections and missed getting into the velodrome by a few minutes.
Your lucky timing with Boonen coming into the clubhouse was perfect!
Your lucky timing with Boonen coming into the clubhouse was perfect!
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Great photos! Thanks for posting...
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seriously? Cancellara was riding an SMP saddle?
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I enjoyed all of the pictures, but especially the ones of the Koppenberg and the Muur.
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The pics are INSANE! I am so stoked you guys went to do/see all of this. I am truly living vicariously through these pics.
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04-14-09, 10:30 AM
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Every time I get fed up with BF, a thread like this (and Botto's) comes along and restores my faith in humanity.
Question: I'm a freelance translator and cycling enthusiast who could theoretically work from anywhere with an internet hookup. I got a wife, no kids. My wife and I like living in Ontario (Canada), but like Europe as well. So why wouldn't I want to live in a place like Belgium? Or France? Eh?
Question: I'm a freelance translator and cycling enthusiast who could theoretically work from anywhere with an internet hookup. I got a wife, no kids. My wife and I like living in Ontario (Canada), but like Europe as well. So why wouldn't I want to live in a place like Belgium? Or France? Eh?
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Great threads and pics - thanks!
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Every time I get fed up with BF, a thread like this (and Botto's) comes along and restores my faith in humanity.
Question: I'm a freelance translator and cycling enthusiast who could theoretically work from anywhere with an internet hookup. I got a wife, no kids. My wife and I like living in Ontario (Canada), but like Europe as well. So why wouldn't I want to live in a place like Belgium? Or France? Eh?
Question: I'm a freelance translator and cycling enthusiast who could theoretically work from anywhere with an internet hookup. I got a wife, no kids. My wife and I like living in Ontario (Canada), but like Europe as well. So why wouldn't I want to live in a place like Belgium? Or France? Eh?
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Hi Bruce,
Another great photo thread.
Between you and botto, I get a better feel of the ambiance of the Spring Classics than I get from the cycling web sites.
Keep shooting and posting.
Another great photo thread.
Between you and botto, I get a better feel of the ambiance of the Spring Classics than I get from the cycling web sites.
Keep shooting and posting.
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Another cool part of the trip was meeting the head north american rep for Sram (who was staying in the same hotel with his lovely wife Ann). We sat and talked inane bike stuff for almost an hour one morning. The guy has forgotten more about bikes than I'll ever know. He gave me some really interesting insight into the business. I did learn a new and improved (lighter) Force group is on the way.
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Another cool part of the trip was meeting the head north american rep for Sram (who was staying in the same hotel with his lovely wife Ann). We sat and talked inane bike stuff for almost an hour one morning. The guy has forgotten more about bikes than I'll ever know. He gave me some really interesting insight into the business. I did learn a new and improved (lighter) Force group is on the way.
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not sure why this shot isn't showing above- anyway, another view.
also a little shout to Pace and Jo from Portland, whom we met at the G-W finish. Great folks
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Another cool part of the trip was meeting the head north american rep for Sram (who was staying in the same hotel with his lovely wife Ann). We sat and talked inane bike stuff for almost an hour one morning. The guy has forgotten more about bikes than I'll ever know. He gave me some really interesting insight into the business. I did learn a new and improved (lighter) Force group is on the way.