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In Print: Articles of Interest

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eloy
Jul 02, 2018 at 11:27 AM
The official UCI press relelase.
http://www.uci.org/pressreleases/uci-statement-anti-doping-proceedings-involving-christopher-froome/
ian ellis
Jul 02, 2018 at 01:01 PM
If we are considering conspiracy theories then since the UCI made the decision on 6/28 how about UCI President David Lappartient quietly informing ASO/Prudhomme. Enabling the ASO to show themselves to be strong in defending the image of the French cycling, etc in the full knowledge that the they wouldn't have to go through with it after the UCI announcement came out.
Dan Reiners
Jul 02, 2018 at 02:46 PM
Hotness

http://www.businessinsider.com/cannondale-system-six-fastest-bike-tour-de-france-2018-6

Written by former Kissena Daniel McMahon. 
eloy
Jul 02, 2018 at 03:59 PM
Froome chimes in:
http://www.skysports.com/cycling/news/21683/11423699/chris-froome-says-he-never-doubted-that-he-would-be-cleared-by-the-uci
eloy
Jul 02, 2018 at 04:30 PM
Dan Reiners said:
Hotness

http://www.businessinsider.com/cannondale-system-six-fastest-bike-tour-de-france-2018-6

Written by former Kissena Daniel McMahon. 
If you are really interested, GCN's Simon Richardson has gone nuts on these...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppgthzi9_0Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-GhJ3zIPCw

Frankly, while the bicycles are great, these made me think that Cannondale is far from the company that it once was. Compared to the old "Made in the USA" alloy frames, or even compared to their current crop of gravel/cyclocross/adventure frames, the lack of ownership and pride on these is kinda brutal.
JohnMalcolmson
Jul 02, 2018 at 08:05 PM
Cannondale CEO every year for the last five years: 'TF is our aero road bike?'.
eloy
Jul 02, 2018 at 09:57 PM
this is awesome but still doesn't top our upcoming dash for cash team:


eloy
Jul 03, 2018 at 01:07 PM
Jules
Jul 04, 2018 at 09:12 PM
What amazes me the most is this, ie: "we looked at this very carefully so you can all rest assured..."

The UCI understands that there will be significant discussion of this decision, but wishes to reassure all those involved in or interested in cycling that its decision is based on expert opinions, WADA’s advice, and a full assessment of the facts of the case. The UCI hopes that the cycling world can now turn its focus to, and enjoy, the upcoming races on the cycling calendar.

Fuck you I want to see the evidence you pack of grift-happy muppets.


eloy
Jul 04, 2018 at 10:31 PM

Lappartient did put out this statement today, but doesn't add anything.

Why are these people so bad at this? Who advises them? Is it some legal department somewhere?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB4BR8AQPdk

He even mentions that they expected some blowback, why not prepare a few slides explaining the decision, why not release the evidence. Even if it must remain private, why not go ahead and say that? ("sorry, the evidence can't be released, but we are in the process of putting something together with more detail...")

It is a bit strange... This inability of the top of the sport, the UCI, Froome, Sky, to have a simple honest conversation about this case and the state of cycling is a bit mind-boggling, and truly disappointing.

Jules
Jul 05, 2018 at 01:37 AM
Right on the nose, Eloy. How is it possible they don't have a single competent PR person after all this... it defies belief.
Myles
Jul 05, 2018 at 02:18 AM
My God are you all really this daft after over a year of trump presidency?



Oooo swedish models
Myles
Jul 05, 2018 at 02:19 AM
( watching the tdf be all like https://youtu.be/Y5NQlpZp238 )
Jules
Jul 05, 2018 at 02:49 PM
Sagan is a mystery and it's hard not to wonder what kind of a guy he is outside of cycling.

https://cyclingtips.com/2018/07/an-enigma-wrapped-in-rainbow-stripes-understanding-peter-sagan/

I thought this video interview he did with Ruby was most revealing when he was sort of shocked she'd want to be a racer because it was such hard work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQl5PVKt5ko
Myles
Jul 05, 2018 at 02:59 PM
Did you not see his wedding video? Not a mystery at all. Dudes amazing
Dan Reiners
Jul 05, 2018 at 11:40 PM


Myles we know you like him because he is a car guy just like you. 

https://cyclingtips.com/2016/06/behind-the-wheel-peter-sagans-1970-dodge-charger/




He wants to keep a big part of himself separate from cycling, and out of the press. 
Jules
Jul 09, 2018 at 02:02 PM
Now this is what I signed up for; a pissing match between pair of dopes. Both overpaid, overconfident, under-qualified.

Waldorf and Statler deathmatch!

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/mcquaid-brailsford-is-forgetting-the-jiffy-bag-and-should-be-humble/


Dan Reiners
Jul 10, 2018 at 09:05 PM
What bike races can tell you about climate change. 

https://www.citylab.com/amp/article/564824/


eloy
Jul 10, 2018 at 09:39 PM
Totally empirical..., from racing cyclocross, there's no question I need less clothing for the last few cx seasons, vs my first few seasons 10 years ago.

Not to mention barely any races on snow, while the first few seasons most definitely included racing in the snow.


PatrickGrehan
Jul 14, 2018 at 08:35 PM
I’m posting about a book that I just read. It’s a really well written book called “We begin our asent” by Brit Joe Mungo Reed. I was at a graduation party last month and spoke to someone who is an art critic for the Boston Globe who started telling me how it had been recommended to him and he loved it. 

The book is a novel about a domestique on a Tour de France team and the person recommending it had no interest in cycling. It ends up being a tight little novel that surrounds the rider, his DS, his team leader, his wife cast with the tour as background. Several familiar themes are raised: sacrifice, crashes, ethical quandaries and pressures to perform. 

Reed seems to capture the compulsive way that the sport overshadows our lives at that level and it’s impact on relationships etc. I don’t want to say more as I don’t want to give away the ending, however the title “we begin our ascent” is not about beginning a climb. It’s a metaphor for other dynamics in the book. 

I found myself devouring it in a few days and wishing it had been longer. Here is the link to the publisher’s site: http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/We-Begin-Our-Ascent/Joe-Mungo-Reed/9781501169205


Jules
Jul 25, 2018 at 02:57 PM
I feel like this article gets written every 18 months or so. Yes there are probably more lawsuits than 10 years ago but 1) the proportion of carbon bikes is much higher and 2) the companies have deeper pockets/appetites settle. Also I suspect the kind of failures (cartastrophic vs recoverable) seem to different (anecdotal, again)

Worth a read, nonetheless

https://www.outsideonline.com/2311816/carbon-fiber-bike-accidents-lawsuits?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Gear-Fix-07242018&utm_content=Gear-Fix-07242018+Version+A+CID_1e88ca5d4b28275d15f918a234fb19b8&utm_source=campaignmonitor%20outsidemagazine&utm_term=Your%20Carbon%20Fiber%20Bike%20May%20Be%20a%20Ticking%20Time%20Bomb
twoyacks
Jul 26, 2018 at 12:16 AM
********** poke **********
mugwump
Jul 26, 2018 at 05:31 PM
VeloNews just published their readership survey.

At first blush, it is an effort to support the mag and boost ad sales.  I'm hoping there is more in there than just that.    

https://www.velonews.com/study

Dan Reiners
Jul 27, 2018 at 01:06 AM
Nah, 100% to take to advertisers to tell them what their ad buys are reaching on digital and print platforms. 


Jules
Jul 27, 2018 at 01:23 AM
Dan Reiners said:
Nah, 100% to take to advertisers to tell them what their ad buys are reaching on digital and print platforms. 


This
eloy
Jul 28, 2018 at 04:56 PM
Not cycling related...

About two weeks ago Shelby Houlihan broke the US 5k run record by running a 5k in 14:34. 

Lauren Fleshmain, now retired, wrote a note about it on IG, that felt relevant to me, and perhaps to others in the club.

The American Record in my old event was broken last weekend, passing from the incredible veteran @shannonrowbury to the currently-on-fire @shelbo800, with an impressive performance of 14:34 for 5k, and I want to share the thoughts I had when I found out, as a person who dedicated many years to mastery of that event but is retired. 

First thought: “Wow. Respect.” When I believe the performers are doing things the right way, without drugs, it reaffirms the choices I made. It feels like a win for me too, even though I’m no longer doing it. Even though I never made it that far.

Second thought: “I’m still mad at the cheating fuckers who make that record look slow on the all-time world’s best list.” 

Third: “Don’t think about them. Wait, that’s kind of impossible. This is why it’s so complicated to remain engaged as an invested fan when you know too much. This sport is maddening.”

Fourth: “I’m so happy I’m retired. I left goals on the table, but I have no unfinished business. No part of me wants to go back there.”

Fifth: “All the things I love about running are still available to me. Long runs, easy runs, exploring by foot, hard workouts with friends. And racing.”

Sport for pleasure and competitiveness are a lifelong romance for me. And while I know I’m still evolving into my post-retired runner self, watching the event I love move forward and still feeling like I’m moving forward too is a great feeling.

Final thoughts: So for the aging pros out there scared about the other side: it’s great over here, don’t worry. You’ll adjust just fine when it’s time; there is a lot to say yes to over here. You need time and supportive friends. And maybe a therapist 🖐🏼.

And for the runners who do it recreationally, just know that while the pro athlete times may sound crazy and the lifestyle totally unrelateable at times, the core of the runner, at any speed, is a runner.

We’re all just growing up with sport as our classroom (one of them anyway).

#lifepoints #flystyle #strappybra#oisellevolée #ilovelesko #wegottoworkout#workoutsaremylovelanguage
https://instagram.com/p/BltS8KShuw2/embed/





eloy
Aug 03, 2018 at 01:16 AM

Marty Nothstein and velodrome cut ties

http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-nws-pennsylvnania-marty-nothstein-velodrome-congress20180802-story.html
Jules
Aug 08, 2018 at 04:30 AM
Wow. Just wow.

https://cyclingtips.com/2018/08/finding-mr-x/
eloy
Aug 08, 2018 at 05:11 PM
Pentagon bans use of geolocators on fitness trackers, smartphones
https://edition.cnn.com/2018/08/06/politics/pentagon-fitbit-app-geolocating-ban/
Mark Taylor
Aug 08, 2018 at 08:56 PM
American Adrien Costa, who won Le Tour de Bretagne and finished second overall at the Tour of Utah in 2016 while still a teenager, has lost his right leg above the knee after a climbing accident in California that nearly ended his life in late July.