I know it not the type of sport that's traded much if at all but just wondering if their was many other forum users who actually follow cycling?
I'm sure i remember Aberquey once saying he was a fan?
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Thats something i would of loved to of done but dont think i ever will now, though never say never
Im firmly routing for Dumoulin this afternoon, certainly dont want to see Quintana win after his antics over the last few days
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Majorca, fad Imo . competing in the local KOMs is enough for me (built up some pretty strong rivalries over the years) - & plenty of Zwifting alongside. GCN fills me in on da racing news, cba to pay for Eurosport. Maybe I should try find a cheeky livestream
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Yes I usually follow the grand tours but have never even looking if its possible to trade cycling. My claim to fame is that I once competed against Chris Bordman in his local 10 mile time trial. When he came past me it was as though he had an engine on his bike.
He was one of the best time trialists in the world at the time, and I remember thinking there are not many sports in the world that its possible for a complete amature to match himself against.
If you ever get the chance one year i would go watch the National Hill Climb Championship or something similar. Usually around October time. They are really lung busting efforts. Is a good athmosphere and the crowd really get behind the riders.
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No idea of the time this was a long while back, over 20 years if I remember correctly. Can't even remember where the course was, I wasn't driving and fell asleep on the way there lol. Did see a sign for Chester at one point though so was fairly close to there I think. Boardman I think lived on the Wirral at the time, for all I know he still does.ruthlessimon wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2017 3:36 pmThats awesome stuff. Remember your time? Also did you have power data for the ride?
Didn't have power data either, not sure if the pros even had it back then, although if it was available I'm sure Boardman would have had it he was really into all that kind of stuff. The peleton used to call him the professor because he was so into new technology and training systems.
He looked better in this TT than he did in the Tour, like you I can't see him being beaten now unless he has an accident.
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Been enjoying watching Contador & Nibili keeping the pressure on.. Both have beat my expectations in this race. Froome is 1.06 this morning which I think seems a bit low given not all is under his control & his past record of running into trouble.
Quick question for anyone who followed cycling back in the 80s during the Malcolm Elliot era
Im trying to find the rider who had the nickname 'The Pocket Rocket' im certain it was Steve Jocking or Hocking but cant find anything definitive when searching. If anyone remembers or has any links they could post that would be great
Im trying to find the rider who had the nickname 'The Pocket Rocket' im certain it was Steve Jocking or Hocking but cant find anything definitive when searching. If anyone remembers or has any links they could post that would be great
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