Posts by sopas

Quote: Originally Posted by limerickman Thanks. Having read the Robert Millar, what becomes apparent is just how much training a top level professional does during a season. Millar's book says that he trained 5-6 days per week...

Ok, we go back to 1999, the first TdF won by Lance Armstrong with an overall lead of about 7 minutes over Alex Zülle. Now, let's add the following three premises: 1. Zülle is not cut by the wind in that early stage in which he lost 6...

Hello again, This is what Lemond used to do and recomends in his book: Training begins in November after a whole week of total rest (4th week of October). Without getting into details but in general his training gooes as follows: ...

That is something that I don't really understand about cycling. I have Lemond's book and he says that he only rested a week from one season to another, at the end of October. In November he already began his winter training. He says...

Yes a stupid idea. One thing is to cross the border into France and/or Switzerland and another thing is crossing the ocean. This is supposed to be the Giro de ITALIA, and not the Worldwide Giro. This year's experiment to take the...

I wonder where will Alberto Contador stand once he retires. It's a long time to go still, he will be 27 next year, and already has won 2 TdF, 1 Giro, 1 Vuelta. If he rides until he is 32 and manages to win at least a 3-week race per year...

Quote: Originally Posted by limerickman Coppi video : is that him and Bartali in Milan FC jerseys?? Yes, that's correct.

Quote: Originally Posted by steve It looks like the back wheel has 4 cogs, perhaps i'm cross eyed from looking at the computer monitor for to long? PS - I love my 39x25 Quote: Originally Posted by limerickman ...

I like the song it was put with Ulrich: "Don't stop Believing". Also the one that goes with Hinault fits perfectly: "Bad to the bone". Sean Kelly's song was good too. Coppi has of course his own song.

You are going to love these three videos. From the author of the videos: "Don't take it too seriously, it's just a list based on my personal choices, and obviously as subjective as it can be. Don't whine if your rider isn't on it...