18 July 2006

Commando Run Trip (Thomas & Dan)

Here are a couple of the profiles w/ various information about our ride from Minturn to Minturn via Vail & Shrine Passes & Commando Run.

Notice the distance from the beginning to the highest point. Lots of climbing from the beginning. Also notice the % Grade max. Pretty steep in some sections of the single track through the switchbacks.

Excellent Ride!!! I have a few pics from the back bowls of Vail, but not yet have them downloaded. When I do, I will post!

15 July 2006

DISCOVERY CHANNEL ATTEMPTS TO MAKE HISTORY

Discovery Channel cycling team Director of Sport Johan Brunyeel has come up with a new strategy for his Disco boy's. In an interview with Finlands cycling journalist Tom Pgwen, Johan Brunyeel admitted to being "Lost at this years Tour" and having "No real tactical sense". Johan Then went on to explain is brilliant plan for the rest of the tour.
"We have set up a 900 number were you can call or text your race plan to myself or Sean Yates" Brunyeel explains. "We may even have calls direct to the riders on the road, so you at home can watch the race live and tell the riders when to attack. This has never been done before and we will make history with this plan"
Sean Yates said that the proceeds of the calls and texts will go to buy a new team leader
"One with some good tactical sense and who is strong" Yates said.
Pgwen suggested that the availability of Tyler Hamilton might be a good idea. Brunyeel and Yates eye just lit up with joy. They then asked if Pgwen would like to be a DS for the team as it seems that he has a good head for cycling. It is also rumored that Lance Armstrong is going to start training for Le' Tour 07. Disgusted with the circus that Johan has turned Disco into he has threatened to shove a Bontrager fork so far up Bruyneels ass that he'll be able to mount a quick release to his head! All good things come to an end just like ABBA and the BEEGEE's..........DISCO is dead! This journalist is just waiting for the next conqueror of the tour to arrive with a platinum frame sittin' on 24's and a 14kg hydraulic kick stand. No more lycra it's Sean Jean baggy bibs!!!!


ED NOTE: To contact Discovery Riders text 1-900-get-off-your-asses followed by your race command. Please allow 2 to 3 minutes before seeing and rider move to the front to carry out his orders.
All request for Hincape to "Roll with your cockout" will be directed to Tom 'No that's not a banana in my shorts' Boonen of the Quickstep team who is also using this aggresive style race tactic.

09 July 2006

Poor Floyd - Tragedy imminent!!! - which means he will probably win the tour!!!

Floyd riding on a bumb hip. American tragedy ala LeMond & Armstrong!!!