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Pro Cycling on Twitter: A Fan's Guide

If you don't use Twitter, you might be tired of hearing about it on PdC. If so, turn away. There is an imaginary 2009 Gent-Wevelgem Live Thread (courtesy of Ursula) on the main page as I write this. It includes a poll too. How exciting! You might want to move along and go vote for the imaginary winner.

Now, onto the proof of my cycling fan geekiness...

I have compiled a linky list of Pro Cycling on Twitter. I made it for myself but thought others might find it useful.

There's a lot more general cycling culture people on Twitter but since there's a good chance it will grow I am attempting to keep this to Pro Road only. Otherwise it could get out of hand. Feel free to add in comments here any I have missed so I can update the list.

If you are on Twitter I am easy to find: ZoeRochelle.

 

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So cool!

Zoe this is great!

"All men are frauds. The only difference between them is that some admit it. I myself deny it."- H. L. Mencken

by ursula on Dec 4, 2008 1:15 AM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Because

people were having difficulty blogging from restaurants.

CQRanking.com, you complete me.

by Chris... on Dec 4, 2008 10:12 AM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Huh

I never really progressed beyond “see food” for my restaurant diversions.

by Sui Juris on Dec 4, 2008 12:06 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't have much of an opinion on Twitter

(nothing bad, nothing good) but really, why?

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Dec 4, 2008 11:40 AM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'll get a little "Why I Twitter" post up later. Gotta try to get some work done.

But mainly I follow some very interesting people and businesses. I learn a lot on Twitter and laugh a lot.

by ZoeRochelle on Dec 4, 2008 12:52 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

IMHO

It’s just a different form of access, which happens to work better for some people than using a computer. Also, the technology tends to force the content into smaller bites, which makes the presence unique. Add a dash of salt, and you’ve got a yummy treat.

CQRanking.com, you complete me.

by Chris... on Dec 4, 2008 12:59 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Uh...

I’m not entirely sure you have the right Slipstream linked:

I have the house to myself for the next 36 hours. Time for Ale and Whores!

And now it is time to clean the cat box. Thank you, I’m here all week! Try the malt wine, it is delicious.

Unpacking more boxes. Why do I have so much stuff?

Try TeamSlipstream instead. ;-)

by majope on Dec 4, 2008 1:14 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'd rather hear about

Ale and whores, but that probably isn’t a surprise.

by Sui Juris on Dec 4, 2008 1:57 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Who in their right mind doesn't find this entertaining?

Lance’s Twitter comment:

http://twitter.com/lancearmstrong/status/1038977568

Lance’s Pic of today’s press conference:

http://twitpic.com/q61k

Velonews’ pic of Lance taking the above pic:

http://www.velonews.com/photo/85601

I love this stuff. Today on Twitter Lance is giving Chris Horner a bad time about being a redneck. He is now attempting to convince Chris to get on Twitter.

by ZoeRochelle on Dec 4, 2008 6:09 PM EST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The pics from today

Brooklyn Chewing Gum: Vlaanderens Mooiste

by Koppenberg on Dec 6, 2008 10:53 AM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

the pics from today's training ride were great.

I’ve not always been a supporter, but damn the access is great. The man knows how to connect w/ the fans.

Brooklyn Chewing Gum: Vlaanderens Mooiste

by Koppenberg on Dec 6, 2008 10:54 AM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes. Exactly. Lets hope it carries over to the season.

He has Johan, Brajkovic and Horner using it noe too. (He says Horner is going to get on it.) Folks are demanding Levi as well.

by ZoeRochelle on Dec 6, 2008 7:27 PM EST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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