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@ Wump I think the mechanisms available to the man to keep people at their desks are many. I think of coffee as a tool that keeps me from murdering my fellow man for some trivial infraction such as mumbling, or poor sidewalk navigation - both of which will be hanging offenses after the revolution, in case anyone is keeping track...

Jules,
Mumbling and poor sidewalk navigation are already legal killing offenses in states where "stand your ground" laws have been enacted. Just ask Trayvon Martin.

ouch

You stay classy San Diego....


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2124125/Lance-Armstrong-finishes-triathlon-disappointing-seventh--ignores-daughter-finish-line.html

As much as I love to rip on the uniballer (he's a soft target these days) I find this article very disturbing. Poor kid; it's not enough to have that sad experience (and never tell a soul) but she has the world watching and writing articles about it?

Here, watch this video of a little girl upset in a crowd when her dad doesn't notice her. I'd like to punch the editor that ran the video in his face. Hard.

I would hardly call the dailymail, 'the world'. Also, most people would also assume that he's not ignoring her on purpose.
On another note, is armstrong gonna ride the tour or another grand tour to train for triathlons? That, to me is more preposterous.

Aly, that story was put out on April 1st.

Yeah, hating on Dickstrong and taking every opportunity to tear him down is really tired. He doesn't seem particularly likeable, but neither are a lot of pros and celebrities.

You're very correct: Armstrong riding a grand tour is extremely preposterous. It's also an article published on the first of April :)

Head-butt's aside, I like Robbie. Couple of quotes I really like:

"Apart from the wins, there’s also the way you come through the tough moments,” McEwen said. “Instances such as coming back from a tough injury and back up to a good level, and being able achieve again; they’re not ‘moments,’ as such, but rather lengthy episodes in your career."

"And I learned some important things early — it’s not about the energy you use, it’s the energy you save"

http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/05/news/mcewen-on-retiring-its-been-fun-thats-what-its-always-been-about_219354

The reviews.Are.Gold.
http://www.amazon.com/AudioQuest-K2-terminated-speaker-cable/dp/B000J36XR2

@jules
Is over 8 grand for cables for real???

Ahem, why does that page suggest I also purchase this?

http://www.amazon.com/ThinkGeek-Canned-Unicorn-Meat/dp/B004CRYE2C/ref=pd_sbs_indust_2

canned unicorn meat is the food of champions
just ask Joe. He rubs it all over his shoes before big races.

Posted By: Jules Roazencanned unicorn meat is the food of champions
just ask Joe. He rubs it all over his shoes before big races.

That's why they sparkle so.

Now if I can get my bedazzler back from WDC. The new kit will look even fly'er.

no deal, uniballer!

File under "good news"

http://www.drmirkin.com/fitness/3079.html

awesome article about Micah True, ultradistance runner: his battle with celebrity, his relationship with the Raramuri indians of Mexico, and his death in the wilderness

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/21/sports/caballo-blancos-last-run-the-micah-true-story.html?pagewanted=7&hp&pagewanted=all

A new UCLA Nursing School Study. The categorizations of cyclists v recreational athlete etc. are a bit confusing but
preliminarily file under bad news, maybe...(if you think that loss of pubic hair and male breast tissue enlargement are good things of course then maybe it's all good)...
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Plasma estradiol concentrations were more than two times higher in the cyclists than in the triathlete and recreational athletes, and total testosterone levels were about 50 percent higher in cyclists than in the recreational athletes, she said, adding, "These effects were accompanied by little or no compensatory shift in circulating reproductive hormone levels."

Estradiol is a form of estrogen and produced in males as an active metabolic product of testosterone. Possible conditions associated with elevated estrogen in males include gynecomastia, which can result in the loss of male pubic hair and enlarged breast tissue.

"Although preliminary, these findings warrant further investigation to determine if specific types of exercise may be associated with altered sex hormone levels in men that could affect general health and reproductive well-being," Fitzgerald said.

The study also found an association between an increase in estrogen levels and of chamois cream use, particularly for male cyclists using the cream for more than four years. But no direct cause and effect has been established, the statement said. The cream is applied to help prevent chaffing and bacterial infections related to bicycle saddle sores.

See http://centurycity.patch.com/articles/ucla-study-cycling-may-cause-male-hormone-imbalance

Very weird comment about chamois cream - *any* chamois cream?
My bulls*it meter just flashed red

so, chamois cream causes you to shoot blanks? hell, in that case i don't need to get snipped - i just need to ride more! as for the man boobs, that's nothing that push ups and bench presses can't cure....

http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/05/giro-ditalia/giro-power-analysis-bernhard-eisel-stages-1-15_220416

I'm going to go drink now... 493 for 6 minutes; 20 stages into a grand tour? I surrender.

He released some of his power numbers from when he won Ghent Wevelgem a few years ago. I think the last hour he averaged like 320. That's AFTER 4-5 hours of racing. He's definitely a monster super domestique. You can see why cav wanted him on Sky after HTC.

30 minutes at 390, normalized at 420

That is mind boggling.

Were you planning on riding a Grand Tour?

hahah I think we'd all like to think so :)

this is great:

http://windsorterrace.patch.com/articles/prospect-park-s-ghost-dog

I've run into that dog. He's HUGE and scary. it is good to hear that he is ok and isn't running around in the park anymore.