Live Chat with Ted King!
by Jen See on Feb 9, 2010 11:19 AM EST
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PrintWelcome to our live chat with Ted King!
Come on in, pull up a chair, make yourselves at home. There's coffee in the back and snacks, unless Frinking ate them all. Frinking? Did you eat all the snacks?
King will be here for an hour and he'll try to answer as many questions as possible. Chris and I will moderate, as necessary, but this is your chance to ask about bike racing and other important things like style and food. Please try to pace your questions, so we don't have a total traffic jam. If there are a couple questions already up on the thread, wait a bit before adding yours. If we run short on time, and Ted doesn't get to your question, you can always find him @iamtedking.
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Thanks for coming and enjoy the fun!
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Thanks for doing this Ted
Are most teams adopting new technologies well in reaching out to fans, or just yours?
Sometimes you have to give luck a kick in the balls - Jens Voigt
Don't blame me! I was just hungry..
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
I've got hot oatmeal here, do you have the coffee?
I'm ready for this road season to wrap up. Bring on Cross!
Wow how very timely. The 6pm church bells are ringing here in Girona right as this thing starts.
You guys are good.
we do try..
So what’s a pro eat while surfing the net and chatting with fans?
by Christopher See on Feb 9, 2010 12:01 PM EST up reply actions
Ted
When was the last time you had a Krispy Kreme doughnut?
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
He's from New England. Ask him about Dunkin' instead.
I will be a different rider in 2010, one who wins races.--Linus Gerdemann
OK, a cycling question then
This is from Drew, who couldn’t be here. He also asked me to say “Go Sox” but I rejected such shameless sucking up.
When approaching a peak period, what does your weekly training block look like? Hours, time at threshold, types of intervals?
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:02 PM EST reply actions
Welcome, youaretedking.
When Cervelo Test Team started, they talked about a team for product development and testing. Besides the King of Style inspired white Cervelo kit, what, if anything have you provided input/feedback on? How does that work exactly? "Hey Ted, what do you think of _______."
I work with several engineers (in a different industry) and I’ve found they don’t give a flip of what us deckplate level guys think.
"My facking goat didn’t wear Robes! Does he look Scottisch?!" Baron von Frinkenstein
Boredom and the professional peloton
Ted,
First off, thanks for doing this. Second, as someone who sits behind my computer all day, there are days when nothing is going on, I’m bored out of my mind and can’t wait until the end of the day. Are there days like that in some races. Say a straightforward day in a Grand Tour sprint stage. Do you ever get bored out of your mind knowing that you’ll be riding for five straight hours and then it will get mildly interesting for the last 20 minutes?
Do you ever wish you were sitting behind a desk, like I wish i was racing my bike?
While you're in Girona, do you get much of a chance
to get out on rides with the many other Americans that are stationed there?
I'm ready for this road season to wrap up. Bring on Cross!
All hail King of Style!
Questions three:
What type of bikes (Big Wheelers count) did you have in your childhood?
Because your nickname is Ted did people buy and/or still buy you Teddy Bears often?
Do you know why there are so few French cyclists on Twitter?
Wigglypuff Cav Crunch, Breakfast of Madison Champions!
Eating/surfing/chatting
Sorry. This is going to be slightly overwhelming with all the questions. Anyway, I made some sort of stew most of the day. It’s cold and damp here in Girona today so i thought a stew was in order. Tons of veggies and a bit of beef.
OK let's slow down with the Qs
let the man catch up!
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:03 PM EST reply actions
Right, now....as you are the King of All Things Style...
we had a rather fun little discussion about legs here a few weeks back. Specifically, male legs…so, tell us, do you wax or shave? This is a VERY important survery :)
does anyone?
I mean, I shave, it’s not that hard.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
Italians, right?
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks. Your answer has been duly noted and added to the results ;-)
I’ve never waxed either for the record, but then I’m a girl so I don’t fit into this survey!
Cripes, another great question.
Love them both. Skied Stowe much more than Mad River. I was always a Sugarbush guy just because it was closest.
Heh
Not to show my age but my first Sugarbush season’s pass cost $150. Special UVM deal.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
question
how awesome is it to be on a team with Dominique?
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
Cycling tv
You wouldn’t know, cuz you’re on the bike while we’re trying to make it work so we can see you on the bike!
A virgin on Ctv part.. How great is your life!
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
behind the scenes of Cervèlo
I don’t know if you are aware of the film Team Sky made when in Australia, but it does have a shower scene featuring Davide Vigano. Is there a possibility that you guys could make a film like that too, with Haussler in the shower maybe? ;)
Shower scene
Cosmo already made a movie of Ted and Carlos. It’s very moving and has an awesome soundtrack. There’s somewhat of a champagne shower scene maybe with Ted off screen?
I don't know...
…about said movie, who Davide Vigano is, and what Heino would do if I brought a camera in the shower. But I think I’ll say no to this one.
question
Style Man no longer having a column in Bicycling magazing, have you offered them your services?
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
You'd think so, right?!
The offer hasn’t been put out there yet, but I think that’s a great place for my services. I loved that section of Bicycling. Sheesh, they need KoS.
What bicycle part would you be?
It stumped LA will it stump you.
Huh.. Ted is Edqard.. Strang..
But why Cervelo Test Team?
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
You may blame me on the missing and strange letters
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
He skipped my question :(
It’s sad to be a Frinking
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
question
how long have you lived in Girona and who are your usual training partners there?
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
Most/least favorite part of being a pro bike racer?
Sometimes you have to give luck a kick in the balls - Jens Voigt
I could answer this one all night.
But to be concise: the worst is just the nature of it. But that’s also the best, so it’s obviously a double edged sword. Just living out of a suitcase and not having a regular home. It’s a rock-star lifestyle, so it’s hard to complain about, you know? I’m not complaining here. I love it.
I'm going to Rocky's for a burger tonight
Are you jealous?
by Jeannie Allyson on Feb 9, 2010 12:11 PM EST reply actions
He rode of Bessege.. Of course he's not..
I think
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Tour.. Missing words are also my problem..
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Girona question
Do you usually tool around by yourself or go out on coffee excursions with Michael Barry, Craig Lewis and co.?
iamnottedking
Ted – Thanks for all the work you are doing on behalf of the Krempels Center – in both outreach and fund raising. Much appreciated.
MY PLEASURE
Least I can do.
I’ll do a shout out here: www.KrempelsCenter.org. Go there. Then buy some iamnottedking stuff to support Krempels.
Style
It seems that you view yourself as a very stylish guy, but I’ve heard rumors that you wear crocs, is this any better than wearing ed-hardy??
marmotte skins?
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
just asking
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
Ted, we're currently drafting riders for our year-long virtual cycling league...
any hot picks from Cervelo?
I will be a different rider in 2010, one who wins races.--Linus Gerdemann
Philip Deignan surely!
http://www.irishpeloton.com/
by irishpeloton on Feb 9, 2010 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
Serge.. HE's on fire
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Question
Does the team provide detailed, day-to-day, training schedules to all riders including yourself? Or is it more outlined with general hints?
OK, I think it's catchup time.
Let’s slow down slightly…
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:13 PM EST reply actions
Follow up: Do you have any insights to share on how the women might work toward parity with the men's events?
by Christopher See on Feb 9, 2010 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
Ooooh, how do I handle this one...
Peanut Butter & Co cycling team will be awesome. Mostly b/c they’re sponsored by a peanut butter company.
follow up
can you get me Emilia Fahlin’s phone number :)
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
He's only sayong what all the men think...
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
all?
no way. I am intimidated by any woman whose wattage threshold is three times my own.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
So we have man and we have Chris you say?
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
lucky guy
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
TED - the magic "z" button...
To help flow through comments, if you hit the Z button it will bring you to the next unread comment. It helps keep this place sane during live threads. So as you read down and respond, you can respond. Click on the screen and then hit the z key on your keyboard and it will help you move through and not miss questions and comments. Hope this helps!
I'm ready for this road season to wrap up. Bring on Cross!
Races are just waaaay freakin’ harder. And considerably faster. And way longer. And that answer is not nearly as perverted as it sounds. I’m being serious.
Amstel.
Oooh, I heart that race, Amstel.
And you’d have a huge cheering section, since a good portion of this place is Dutch.
Are there any merchandising plans for KoS Teddy Bears?
Wigglypuff Cav Crunch, Breakfast of Madison Champions!
Yes, please
King Koffee :-)
Bah, gotta got to work :-( Thanks, Ted, you’re a character and you make the world of cycling a funner place!
I don’t care much about Garmin’s kits. They haven’t changed in a while. Seriously I think Cervelo’s look rad.
Do you know there is a facebook page promoting the daily use of the word 'Rad'?
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
Favourite/best rider not currenly on your team?
Sometimes you have to give luck a kick in the balls - Jens Voigt
Your name :)
Why is your name sometimes Edward, other times Ted? I’ve always wondered.
Legal name is Edward Carrington King. Edward is my dad’s name and grandfather’s name and about a dozen other people’s names in the extended King family.
Grampy is Ed. Dad is Ted. I was always a Teddy. Then I decided to grow up and become a Ted.
Ted is short for Edward. Everyone asks me that, but it’s freakin’ nickname for Edward. Don’t question… it just is.
but for simplicity's sake
I wish it were always Ted in results and stuff. That’d make things easier.
Wait
You don’t have any Massachusetts governors in your family, do you?
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
wait... you decided to grow up?
yet you still race bikes… isn’t that somewhat of an oxymoron? :^)
by Christopher See on Feb 9, 2010 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
Check
wikipedia. Excellent article. Seems to make sense.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
Hi Ted, thanks for being here
Being from NH, have you ever climbed Mt Washington? How does it compare to the well known European climbs?
Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill (F. Coppi)
Is your favorite number also:
PRRRRRRR Himayobaya,, BOMBA HGillayiabab BOMBA
…
…
..
.
And now?
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Next Race?
Are you going to do some of the classics?
Our classics team is second to none.
I do some of the hilly classics. I’m in for Amstel. Basically I’m just doing stage races this spring as prep for the Giro.
O/T
So do you trust Theo when he says the Sox can win with run prevention?
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:22 PM EST reply actions
Sox need more heart. Badly. The world series teams of this past decade all had serious character. This 2009 team lacked that.
+1
Big games? See ya.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
baking
I hear you are an excellent muffin baker, have you found any new favorite recipes in Europe?
question
do you plan on racing the US PRO championship this year?
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
or, what US races do you plan on doing this year?
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
Yes
As of now, yes it’s in my program. Things change in a heartbeat in this business though. I hope Missouri is on, so that I can do Nationals, Missouri, and the 2x races in Canada.
Oooh... we hope to have you back at ToM as well.
We’ll even buy the beer and s’mores this time.
I'm ready for this road season to wrap up. Bring on Cross!
awesome
we’ll see you there.
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
Are there any sports that you will be watching/following at the Vancouver Olympics?
Wigglypuff Cav Crunch, Breakfast of Madison Champions!
Hi Ted, I always love reading your blogs
Coming from a place with a climate (and probably a bike culture or lack thereof) similar to New England, I wonder what got you into racing in the first place and at what point you thought “I can really do this as a job”?
hmmmm
http://www.middlebury.edu/administration/middmag/archive/2009/fall/features/king/
That link doesn’t seem to work. But the answer is in there. It wasn’t until college that I figured I could do it as a job. But even then it seemed surreal.
middlebury!
i teach at middlebury, although i arrived after you left. glad to see a middlebury grad in the peleton…
World Championships
Why do most of the elite American riders often sit out the World Championships, when other nations bring an A+ team every year?
USA Cycling is going to change that in the next few years. The courses suit Americans – namely Tyler – and the US will start to put up a good fight to get him the rainbow stripes.
it would be nice to see them
do something right..
by Christopher See on Feb 9, 2010 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
Oh
this is excellent. Nice that they’re noticing Tyler.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
stupid question
on a scale of 1 to 10, how awesome are the Podium Cafe fans?
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
uh oh
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
Ok other question.. What's your fav style songwish if you ride?
Classis/Rock/Pop.. Or without?
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
style songwish?
What weird terminology.
Anyway, I listen to a lot of hip hop and rap. I don’t really fit the demographic, but i love it.
Sorry.. That's me being Dutch and stuff..
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
So
you have now discovered Englutch, our own concoction of English and Dutch, mostly as practiced by Frinking.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
Ted about Frinky, he's dutch his idiom is a bit awkward..
by Christopher See on Feb 9, 2010 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
Teddy
have you heard the wutang/beatles album?
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
If you are in the Giro..
Who do you think is going to win it?
Evans/Pelli/Basso/Sastre/Mosquura/King/Mollema/Kessiakoff/someone else
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Will you date Frinking if Mollema wins the Giro?
I will be a different rider in 2010, one who wins races.--Linus Gerdemann
Thanks Majope.. That one is in the pocket!
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Oh here we go again!
No. But I might if Franzoi wins the 2011 cross world cup (in your DREAMS Frinkster!!)
Uhuh.. Always in live threads
NOOOO not that SAstre again and look who’s up… He’s looking throught you.. He is!!!
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
JV comment
Be interesting to see the Garmin/Team Radio Shack dynamic after JVs Lance is a tired, tired little man comment.
Related Q
What would you say is the key to descending? Seems like a highly psychological skill…
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
That
I can do.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
pounds
Thank you for returning to my life cross season!
by australopithecine on Feb 9, 2010 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
linebackers
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
I think they call em props in Rugby...
by Christopher See on Feb 9, 2010 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
to me props are like defensive tackles/offensive tackles
linebackers are more flankers/wing forwards or even centers (rugby not football) at higher levels because all the guys are so massive anyway
question
do you have fenders on your training bike, and what kind of bike is it?
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
A Cervelo, duh.
Just kidding. I train on an S2. It has fenders when it rains. Most of the time, no fenders though. KoS approves.
Cripes I dunno.
Stefan Denifl, our new Austrian teammate has some pretty Diesel style. Thanks in large part to Diesel.
They’re equally nuts but in different ways. I think Giro fans are slightly more entertainingly crazed. Belgian are more inebriated crazy.
With a year in Europe under your belt
do you feel stronger than this time last year?
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:34 PM EST reply actions
Do you think a Grand Tour start in North America is possible?
Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill (F. Coppi)
Yes, I’d say within the next 10 years or so. More likely 5 or 6 years from now we’ll see that Giro start in DC.
Are you also thinking they were
slowriding in le Tour for Lance?
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Oh goodness
Here goes the can of worms…
by Douglas Ansel on Feb 9, 2010 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
I found it interesting..
Because if you have a strategy where you beat the rest it’s the winning strategy.. So they did very well and JV very bad
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Yep.. Are you skipping that one?
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
What are the weirdest costumes you have seen fans wear at races?
Wigglypuff Cav Crunch, Breakfast of Madison Champions!
Best climbs in your EU area?
This summer I will travel from Pau to Girona, by bike of course. Are there any climbs (or other ?) you recommend visiting?
You got a bunch of movie suggestions yesterday
and riders get a lot of “off the feet” time, do you have some favorites or certain movies you zone into when you come across them?
I'm ready for this road season to wrap up. Bring on Cross!
Yes, comedy. But I was somewhat overwhelmed by how poorly that selection went. I was hoping for more of the Old School, Hangover, Will Ferrell-style comedy… I take that back. I was severly underwhelmed.
Have you talked to any of the Footon guys
about how unbelievably horrible they look?
Are all of them gunning for their national championships?
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:37 PM EST reply actions
You clearly haven't seen Cardoso's kit
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Nope.
Haven’t raced against Footon yet. What is Footon, by the way? Isn’t it a foot product? Sounds like a furniture product.
inserts or something??
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:41 PM EST up reply actions
What;s not to like.. It's different.. And as marketing briljant
Association with Foot.. Erc.. Etc.. Ah well I’m not even try
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Well what is it?!
Colour or color.. Pfff..
Is my strongest defence
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Color to Americans, colour to Brits.
Two nations separated by a common language.
I will be a different rider in 2010, one who wins races.--Linus Gerdemann
make it stop
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
I like it..
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
US Tours
We are seeing a few US tours with CA, MO, and GA. Do you see that trend increasing in the states?
All my teammates ask about the Tour of NY. You guys would know better than I do… will that happen?!
From my perspective, CA is the only one that is surviving. Right? We need money money money to make races succeed in America. Period. The enthusiasm is there. We just need the financial support.
Heh
The title sponsorship for Cali is up after this year’s race. Part of the reason they moved it to May in hope of getting better weather, more exposure. Vediamo.
Rumors are
that Tour of Utah wants to go Pro Tour in the next couple of years? Keeping our fingers crossed.
one source of money: online video coverage, done right
Advertisers/sponsors pay for eyeballs, and you’ve got more potential eyeballs online than will ever line a race route. Maybe mention this to your more ambitious-nearing-retirement-age colleagues. That market is rather underdeveloped.
Tour of Texas
We had a Tour of Texas “way back” in the 80’s. Back when Bob Roll and Davis Phinney were riding. I would love to see it come back.
what's the key to doing well in school and being hella strong on le bike?
You seem pretty qualified to answer this
Priorities
I created my school schedule to allow adequate riding time. I generally took all my classes starting at 8 and ending by noon. Afternoon off to freeze my ass off and train in VT in all PM hours.
Then go home and study.
Coffee also helped.
Do you like interviews in general? Or is ust part of the job.
Don’t know if you get many of them
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Yes I miss it/him.
He got 2nd the other day in an indoor TT. That was impressive because it was his 5th ride since November and as he says, he’s not very good at TTs.
Yeah, he’s rad. I miss him.
Taylor Phinney's performance
Maybe a bit off-topic in a chat with another rider, but what do you think of Taylor Phinney’s performance of todays Tour of Qatar? 7th if you didn’t watch.
Ted,
what is your favorite road bike you have raced on so far?
"Let’s plunge ourselves into the roar of time, the whirl of accident; may pain and pleasure, success and failure, shift as they will- it’s only action that can make a man" Faust, Goethe
Yeah but which one? S3? R3? R3SL?
"Let’s plunge ourselves into the roar of time, the whirl of accident; may pain and pleasure, success and failure, shift as they will- it’s only action that can make a man" Faust, Goethe
Cervelo's S4.
That’s a joke.
That’s like asking Schumaker if he likes Porsche. You just can’t ask it.
Friends were trying to get him to some Cross races this year.
I'm ready for this road season to wrap up. Bring on Cross!
I like that.. But I think you should be ready to post a pic of what that is
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
I did one practice CX race last fall
I was doing well until I flatted 2/3 of the way thru. Then I went and drank some beer. It was glorious.
Do you have old bikes stashed back home from your early racing days? If so, what brands are they?
Wigglypuff Cav Crunch, Breakfast of Madison Champions!
Just one
Robbie’s super old (and therefore my old) Cannondale. I think it’s an R400. Or maybe it even precedes the R-series. Yeah it’s old. Otherwise no… eeeebaaaaay.
Programming alert
For the last ten minutes we would like to shift to all style. So get your non-style Qs in now.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:42 PM EST reply actions
and just a couple of them
all style in 5’
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
In your spring races
How often do you get to freelance for yourself, as opposed to working for someone else’s specific objective?
question
if i were to take a vacation to girona, is there any way i could (pitifully attempt to) tag along with some of you pros on your training rides? do fans ever attempt to? if so, i think that would make for one awesome early spring cycling vacation.
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
No. Not me anyway.
When it’s training time, it’s training time. I’m not a charity case to go riding with you.
Seriously, I’m not being a dick here. When I ride, I ride hard.
You can buy me a coffee though.
Grand Tours - Prologue or no? TTT or no? What's it really like to ride a TTT at the ProTour level?
Sometimes you have to give luck a kick in the balls - Jens Voigt
Have we still didn't hit th 300 comments?
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
forge ahead
too messy to move threads
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
hahaha nice
"Let’s plunge ourselves into the roar of time, the whirl of accident; may pain and pleasure, success and failure, shift as they will- it’s only action that can make a man" Faust, Goethe
I have no idea.
If Bessege hadn’t f’ed us up in the final 300m, I would have some points on stage 4.
Very ouch.
Just a comment... Since you are from the NE and you have a love of maple...
I read your blogpost later about what business you want to do at a later date and I thought the maple syrup/products.
Ex. IamNOTtedking dark amber maple syrup
Knee warmers
a key component of any complete kit, or stupid circulation-cutting-off wastes of spandex?
Question
Where does you see your career going (apart from as a style guru): a respected domestique or are there races he thinks he can win?
He who is, is. He who is not, seeks.
I didn’t do my first race until I was 20 years old. I’m relatively young in cycling years. I want to win races and I know I can at this level. I’m happy being a domestique, but I want to win.
STYLE QUESTIONS ONLY
from this point forward.
Pretty please… He is the king, after all.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:47 PM EST reply actions
How important are the carbon wheels?
I’m a school boy, and I do not have that much money.. :P How important are the carbon deep rims for making a good result? I know the physical form is most important, but somewhere the equipment comes… When did you start racing with deep rims? (If it’s called that )
Just kidding.
Altho training helps. I didn’t race w/ carbon wheels until I was 22 or 23. You won’t lose a race because you don’t have carbon wheels… put it that way.
Thank you.
I’ve beaten some guys with much better bike than me, especially on the hard races like uphill TT’s. They say they’re very useful in flat races. I’ll kick their ass when the season start :D
hello Ted
do you ride with Joao Correia for quite some time. What do you think of the role he has in the team? In Portugal there are many supporters suspicious of their ability to be a team this size? I think is more than a rider…
style question
do you ever call out teammates/training partners for bad style when riding?
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
For the last time - sunglasses inside or outside the helmet straps?
Sometimes you have to give luck a kick in the balls - Jens Voigt
uh oh
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
Well, that's settled, then.
We can finally all move on.
I will be a different rider in 2010, one who wins races.--Linus Gerdemann
Name tags
A friend bought me some name tag stickers for my bike. Can I put them on my bike? Does the KoS approve?
What are the best and worst kits in cycling history?
Hey, there use to be Mr Blackwell’s list for best and worst dressed celebrities so how about Mr King’s list for cyclists!
Wigglypuff Cav Crunch, Breakfast of Madison Champions!
Not Mapei. Don't try to say that!
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Does Thor have a lot of style?
"Let’s plunge ourselves into the roar of time, the whirl of accident; may pain and pleasure, success and failure, shift as they will- it’s only action that can make a man" Faust, Goethe
have the riders ever considered
striking when the teams present them with white shorts for the season?
George bunny-hopped my bike somehow. He's like a cat. -- cvv
From meeting riders & reading interviews, I find that many pro cyclists are well read and really very smart. Who do you find stands out as an Intellect & who doesn’t have a clue?
Would you consider croos if you know you came out like this?
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Oh very important and annoying..
Why do cyclist keep their sunglasses on(?) if they are being interviewed?
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Is is so simple :O
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Before it's time for you to go
You should know this has been the coolest thing of 2010 so far. Rock on Ted!
agreed!
Thank you for returning to my life cross season!
by australopithecine on Feb 9, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah I was going to KoS about this...
I see waaaaAAAAAaaaay too many barbed wires on calves and arms. They look dumb no matter where they are. Unless they’re on the side of the road blocking cattle. Latin/Greek/Chinese characters can be cool… sometimes.
Ah, yes
Fun post on latin tattoos.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Feb 9, 2010 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
Chinese
as long as you are sure what they mean. And they all have ten meanings.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 1:04 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, it was supposed to say "Victoria"
but apparently it’s misspelled. Whoops. Of course, if you can’t read it yourself anyway….
If CTT
switched to blue and white and black like 75 other teams, would you consider changing teams?
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:54 PM EST reply actions
OK, let's hold Qs
let the King finish up. Thanks!
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 12:56 PM EST reply actions
Left an important one..
As stylo of king.. Why don’t he have an Avatar?!!??!?!
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
thanks Ted
this was the coolest interview yet. much better than reading some journalist’s write up of a discussion he had with rider. good luck to you for the rest of the season.
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
And while the King is putting
the finishing touches on this forum, I would like to say how great this was for us. Thanks so much for your time, we know how hard you guys work in the daytime and how important your down time is at night. Have a great season, and I’m sure several of us will be cheering you on from the sidelines around Europe and the US this year.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 1:01 PM EST reply actions
Huge Thanks for spending time with us Ted!
I'm ready for this road season to wrap up. Bring on Cross!
What Chris said.
So awesome. Thanks so much to Ted King for coming on the site and answering so many questions. So cool! Also, thanks to everyone who joined the thread. This was good times.
Yes. We will try to do it again soon. As soon as we can coerce another rider or two into visiting us!
Yay!
I think
you’ll see a spike in sales today…
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
will do
you earned it today.
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
That was fun!!
"Let’s plunge ourselves into the roar of time, the whirl of accident; may pain and pleasure, success and failure, shift as they will- it’s only action that can make a man" Faust, Goethe
THANKS
We’ll do this again. It was definitely a lot of fun. More typing than… well since my last blog entry anyway.
Now for that shameless self-promotion:
www.iamtedking.com
www.twitter.com/iamtedking
PEACE.
Oh that's right, you're in the city, you don't need to go out and shovel!!!
I'm ready for this road season to wrap up. Bring on Cross!
+1
on the shameless self-promotion.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks so much! This was great.
I will be a different rider in 2010, one who wins races.--Linus Gerdemann
bye
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
Many thanks to the Editors of Podium Cafe for arranging this!
Wigglypuff Cav Crunch, Breakfast of Madison Champions!
+1 on the thanks
You guys are really pushing the boat out this year with all these interviews and features, it’s very cool.
Haha. I'd pay cash money.
Which is just as well, because someone would have to foot the bill for the poor man’s therapy afterwards.
Zdenek Zdenek!
He’d be good value. He coped very well with that lady telling him she was in love with him!
I'm sure he'd cope manfully.
He doesn’t seem to be fazed by much; he always seems so relaxed. Mind you, Frinky might be a tougher prospect than a frozen, icy, snowy worlds course….
Hmm, well he did do a good job of the sharp slippery turns.
Who knows, they might even invent some new idioms together. That’d be fun. :)
You are all baaaaad people!
I haven’t asked him one tough question.. Everybody survive.. Or all you all hinting on more out-of-the-ordinary-Frinking next time. I’m glad to be in that role… ;)
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
Well Gav..
A report of the questions+answers on my desk tomorrow?
"Here the high school level of immaturity will be left to hottitude columns and people like myself." Der Phil. H
And...
I have a new sig line.
I see waaaaAAAAAaaaay too many barbed wires on calves and arms. They look dumb no matter where they are. Unless they’re on the side of the road blocking cattle.--the King of Style
+1
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 9, 2010 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
I'm sure I'll regret doing this, but...
if you have legitimate style questions that need answering, email heistedking at gmail
thanks Gav
this was great.
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
Thank you to Ted King and everyone who put this together.
I followed along. All of my potential questions were answered. Frinking behaved himself fairly well too. Good job.
Thread of the Year nominee here.
"Awesome! is more about what gets fans excited than what’s harder to do." - Chris...
Crap. I meant to ask
Is there anything more stylish than waving your banana at another rider in the peloton?
Sometimes a banana is just a banana ... just sayin'
Sometimes you have to give luck a kick in the balls - Jens Voigt
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