Live Chat with Brent Bookwalter of BMC Racing
by Jen See on Mar 24, 2010 2:47 PM EDT
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Welcome! Come on in, make yourself at home (as if you all don't do that already.) Brent will be here for the next hour and he'll answer as many questions as he can during that time. If he doesn't get to your question, don't be sad. There's only so much typing a guy can do. You can catch up with Brent @brentbookwalter for more hijinx later. Need inspiration for your questions? Check out this interview from Podium Insight. Because Lyne rocks the interviews.
If you see lots of questions piling up, hold off on asking more until Brent can catch up. It's not nice to gang up on the guests, you know. Also, Cafe regulars, please hit the rec button early and often on Brent's replies so that they will glow that happy green color. If you're having trouble with the thread as it grows, refresh the page and it should run more smoothly.
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Thanks to Brent for coming! Have fun!
Photo courtesy Tim de Waele.
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podium!
"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."
does the cafe have podium girls?
"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."
i have a lot of practice at comment races
my usual comment is ant1st!
"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."
somehow I doubt the concept of "green room"
translated to Frinkish ;) …. the waiting room before a TV interview
Moo
boonen fans, eh?
"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 would be awesome
"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."
Yo
Hey gang. I’m all fingers on keyboard.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
hey Brent
welcome to the cafe
"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."
Question:
They say European races are just plain harder than US races, longer faster, bigger. They say adapting to the entire European scene is a large part of teh battle. What has been the hardest part of acclimatizing to the European circuit so far?
by Christopher See on Mar 24, 2010 2:58 PM EDT reply actions
true that! it sounds sort of redundant, but longer, faster, harder are all true. the real kicker is it seems like guys are willing to risk more, making the racing much more crazy
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
i’ve only done a few. i’ve never ridden away and “crushed it” on any of them so i don’t have a favorite, yet. my least favorite is col de croix de fer. i think thats an hc?
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
depends on the race, I think
and the direction. Pretty sure I’ve seen Croix de Fer as both cat 1 and hc.
Question: What city/country are you in and do you miss Michigan this
time of year? It’s 48 and sunny in Minneapolis here today.
of course I miss the mitten! I’m in Girona, Spain at the moment. my new home away from home away from home. digging it so far.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
Stupid Question
your roommate rated us a 9.8 on the awesomeness scale (see banner on top of page), can you do better?
"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."
TK gave you guys a 9.8? wow. i’ll have to get back to you in an hour
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
he's pretty generous
"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."
Yeah The King seemed to like us a bunch..
by Christopher See on Mar 24, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Were you disappointed when BMC
switched from great Assos kit to that other stuff? ;)
Moo
by Willj on Mar 24, 2010 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
its been great to work with hincapie, the company and the rider. For me its extra unique because Greenville is not far from Athens, GA where I live in the states. Its been fun meeting the employees there and having some face time with them.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 14 recs
did not know you lived in athens
do you ride the winter bike league rides?
"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."
question
how are you feeling after MSR?
"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."
ugh. a little wrecked! not bad considering though. quite a few bumps and bruises from hitting the deck. its interesting how my legs are the last thing on my mind, where as any other time I raced 250 km (if it that was only a chunk of the 300 km), my toasted legs would be all that was on my mind.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 13 recs
I hope! ToU is no doubt one of my favorite races. I know its on our team schedule as of now but we’ll have to see how it works out come mid-late season. being a pro-continental team we are still at the mercy of other euro race organizers for invites. in my mind, utah is a top pic.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 12 recs
How are you finding living in Europe this year?
Do you feel like it’s a big change to adapt to, or is being in the Girona expat community more of a home-away-from-home?
so far, so good. its been great having room mate and podium cafe veteran iamtedking to help me settle in. it seems like a great place to be living for a bike racer
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 12 recs
Now, I asked Ted this too, and it's VERY important.
I am conducting an extremely serious survey and I would very much like to add your answer to my little notebook. So, tell us, do you wax or shave?
shave of course. isn’t wax what crayons are made of?
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 11 recs
do you still need a box of bandaids when you’re all done like when you were just a little guy at Momber’s house??
by Matt Hoffman on Mar 24, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
BIG SNORT
and I thought the regulars here were a tough bunch.
by Christopher See on Mar 24, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I had a dog once who ate an entire 64 box of Crayolas...
but maybe that story is for another day.
1974 is so long ago. Nearly thirty years.--Mark Cavendish
You've said once:
"It’s amazing how hard you can go when you’re riding for someone that you really respect and a team that you really are proud of, so yeah it was good, it was great."
Isn’t it hard to be very good friends with the new BMC riders? So isn’t it hard to give it all for them?
Follow on:
How has the team dynamic changed with the addition of Evens, Hincapie and Ballan?
by Christopher See on Mar 24, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
good question… i think through a season or even through a race you really begin to bond with your team mates. maybe that connection is not there for the first race but it develops fast. there’s also the factor of being a “pro” and doing your job, always givin your all.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
twilight
speaking of Athens, you comin back for athens twilight in 31 days?
sadly, it doesn’t look like my schedule will allow. I think you’ll see my team mate and friend murphy there tho. he’ll be reppin the team and the ATH in his flashy stars and bars kit.
maybe i can petition george, cadel and ballan to show up for it?
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 11 recs
I can relate, i’ve always been a big George fan myself. Its a huge opportunity and privilege to be riding alongside him. he’s a first class guy on and off the bike.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
Question: are you doing Paris-Roubaix again this year? How did you feel after finishing it last year?
1974 is so long ago. Nearly thirty years.--Mark Cavendish
no PR for me this year. doing more of a stage-race program.
one word post PR… shattered.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
She's a smallish slender clmber type
you do the math…
by Christopher See on Mar 24, 2010 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
everything is bigger on the interwebs...
by Christopher See on Mar 24, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
the website adds 10 inches
"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."
Sean Kelly used to say
that he was pissing blood for three or four days after P-R. Is it really that tough?
yes. of course. sunglasses are required fashion accessory and not just for function.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 11 recs
you are not Ted King, but you live with him
Hey Brent, Of the top10 reasons to wear an iamNOTtedking shirt, what is your favorite? http://www.iamtedking.missingsaddle.com/2009/12/top-10-reasons-to-sport-a-iamtedking-t-shirt/
by iamtedking on Mar 24, 2010 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
interloper....
wait you guys aren’t in the room together are you?
by Christopher See on Mar 24, 2010 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
hola
howdy from Spain. I’m sitting about 5’ from Brent watching him do his interview. typing and eating dinner is not too easy. I don’t plan on saying much. Watching Brent sweat is much more entertaining anyway.
by iamtedking on Mar 24, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
chilling. dinner in hand, and in mouth.
by iamtedking on Mar 24, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
#5… there are worse ways to spend your money…
buy today!
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
wow, the King himself
we’re not worthy
"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 one touch that one, please.
"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."
college
Hey man, I’m signing on with Lees Mcrae for next year, hope it all goes well. What did you think while you were there?
LMC was great. awesome memories from there. your gonna love the riding around there. when the weather is right, there is no place i’d rather be riding.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 11 recs
Okay, folks - Brent's quick, but
there are many many of us. Pace yourselves – no need to animate it from the start . . . :)
What actually happened in the Turchino tunnel last weekend
we read about a crash, and mud, but no more details than that
thank you M Rogers….
I wish more guys at the top end of the field would draw attention to stuff like this. It blows my mind how its more or less “accepted”.
PItch black, construction signs on the side, wet. all bad. unacceptable if you ask me. whats next?
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
There seem to be a lot of unlit tunnels
this comes up a lot in Italian races, I think.
Wondering what riders can do to make races safer – because yeah, wet, unlit tunnel with 200 guys? That’s gonna be a problem.
Seeing how he's nowhere around and won't ever see this...
What do you REALLY think of Ted King?
1974 is so long ago. Nearly thirty years.--Mark Cavendish
i think i improved my focus and overall “strength” still getting some power back in the leg I busted up a couple years ago. finally starting to be able to push a little bigger gear instead of spinning the “sticks of furry” as my team mates call them.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 11 recs
right now the Giro is in the plan. Cadel will be there. it’ll be my fist grand tour and to race it alongside a true contender will be a BIG challange. something mr. TK knows a thing or two about.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 15 recs
No a GT is a "Grand Tour", it is called Grand becuase it is 3 weeks, only 3 like em
Proud member of Thuggetz nation.
THanks! all part of the stepping it up process. I feel like that is the type of rider I am and just need to keep getting experience at that level to chip away at the leader-board. hopefully i’ll find the top one of these days, sooner than late.r
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 14 recs
Sounds like your broken leg
took a lot longer to heal than you really planned (you know, as these these go). How long until you really felt like you were back 100%?
its hard to know as i still feel the effects of the break. its less and less each year tho, its no doubt a long process.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 12 recs
is the drewd around?
someone might want to ask a wattage question
"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."
i guess i could
Brent, what is your favorite wattage?
"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."
I love bustin a move at the 40 WATT!
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 16 recs
nice!
"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."
Riders speaking up
You said above that you’d like to hear more guys from the top of the peloton speak up on rider safety issues. Why do you think they don’t? Would a real riders union help, in your opinion?
yea, something has to be done. its not my place to really say as I’ve only just recently reached this level. but the riders generally do NOT seem to be unified. It usually seems to be an issue of guys only really caring if the majority has been harmed by the condition or circumstance.
its a pretty cut-throat “dog eat dog” sport.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 19 recs
Question: do you have any "iamnottedking" bike decals on any of your bikes?
Speaking of which, tell George the paint job on his bike is awesome!
Mine are not applied yet..
One may go on laptop though… Next to the big Nikon logo…
by Christopher See on Mar 24, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve spent a little “van time” with cadels pup. no complaints.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 16 recs
qestion
when do you and Ted race together next, and who will do better?
"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."
Sarthe, in a couple weeks. roomie showdown. I’m guessing we will tie. preferably for first.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 15 recs
great answer! we'll hold hands across the line... every day for 4 straight days, including the TT
by iamtedking on Mar 24, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
We'll need pictures
Think we can get me there on short notice?
by Christopher See on Mar 24, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
BAH!
this is about the young guns I say!
by Christopher See on Mar 24, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
you guys are so cute together :)
"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."
Otherwise known as
doing a Gasparotto. Do you ever watch the video of that team TT back in the 2007 Giro just to enjoy Danilo DiLuca losing his cool?
gotta give me a few minutes for that one….
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
what about your mom?
by Connie Wilke Bookwalter Zinger on Mar 24, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
That always goes without saying!
Frinking’s English isn’t so good—he obviously meant, “apart from your mom…”
1974 is so long ago. Nearly thirty years.--Mark Cavendish
good! he’s a funny guy. learning english fast.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
for sure. as you might have read earlier this week… they started preparring for the Giro long before the official invite was announced. you can’t wait to prepare.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 14 recs
Brent, you went to college, did you have one priority while there?
Study first, bike race later; or reverse perhaps. Maybe a social life somewhere in between but, speaking as a rower training daily in college, I don’t think that’s quite possible …
you said it. i tried to balance it out as best as possible, and i’m thankful for the college time as it helped me learn to do this.
big races… mostly bikes. finals…. mostly school.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 13 recs
& Pinotti has an engineering degree
the endless nature of Italian higher ed probably lends itself though
"I was just trying to keep warm" - Ian Stannard on finishing third in KBK
And don't forget
Fignon wore glasses which made him an honorary scholar.
"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 Mar 24, 2010 4:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Wasn't Fignon
training to be a vet at some point?
that's useless enough to be very cool
"I was just trying to keep warm" - Ian Stannard on finishing third in KBK
How exiting is it to have one of the favourites in your team when you ride a GT?
And who is going to be second in the Giro?
Bassoe/Sastre/Pellizotti? (Did I miss anybody?
it makes all the difference. from my experience so far, doing the races at this level are qute different when you are racing with/for someone like cadel, compared to being a team of more “privateers” and opportunists. everyone has to be fully committed to the common goal.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 15 recs
So no random early breakaways.
In a way, I would think it would be easier, because there’s a clear plan. On the other, you have to be on all the time…
BMC '09 and BMC '10
I know it’s early in the year, but I imagine things feel a little different on the team this year. Do they?
yep. quite a bit different. fortunately the core is still largely there. it feels like home, i’m really fortunate to have a place here.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 12 recs
haha
thought you might ask that ;-)
"I was just trying to keep warm" - Ian Stannard on finishing third in KBK
of course! i miss it big time.
anyone have any good cross pics of me they can link up?
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 14 recs
Unfortunatly
no I just started shooting cross last season… Maybe a comeback is in order?
by Christopher See on Mar 24, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Perhaps he's more of a Compton, Vos kinda guy..
You know straight and all…
by Christopher See on Mar 24, 2010 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d say Ted is runnin house on this one. Luckily, my girlfriend Jamie is making a visit next week to pick up my slack.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 14 recs
I’m sure Brent holds his own the kitchen, but I OWN this kitchen… and let Brent rent out cooking time throughout the day.
by iamtedking on Mar 24, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
It's important to stake out your territory
especially in the kitchen.
by Christopher See on Mar 24, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
thats gotta be on my trading card somewhere
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 12 recs
With all this twitterage going on these days
Do riders have anything left to talk about in the peloton? :)
twitter just adds to it all. most of my time talking is spent saying “wow, that was ridiculously fast”
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 11 recs
question
what bands/albums have you listened to in the past week?
"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."
pretty lights, cold war kids, bassnector, radiohead, interpol
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 12 recs
i’m a salty guy.
i like to dance, so there is gonna have to be more than one.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 12 recs
Question:
I have read its a tough life for wives and girlfriends. What does Jamie think?
"Awesome! is more about what gets fans excited than what’s harder to do." - Chris...
Jamie is amazing and sometimes I’m scratching my head how she puts up with it all. No doubt its trying for the ladies of guys doing what we do. She’s a big part of everything I do.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 14 recs
what about the moms???
by Connie Wilke Bookwalter Zinger on Mar 24, 2010 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
definitely to the moms!
"Awesome! is more about what gets fans excited than what’s harder to do." - Chris...
THey say behind every sucessfiul man
is a strong lady propping him up….
by Christopher See on Mar 24, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
pretty lights, cold war kids, bassnector, radiohead, interpol
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 7 recs
that was supposed to be bands listened to
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
Mrs. Lincoln? uhhh?
I enjoyed the first 30 km as we were cruuuuuuiising.
i also enjoyed the amplitude of it all. its big, bad and nasty. I’m not sure I would call it “beautiful”
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 14 recs
one race at a time. our schedules change quite a bit, so right now I’m just focussing on my next race “sarthe” and then looking to the giro
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 13 recs
question
have you yet tried to give Ted advise on style? if so, what was his reaction?
"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."
can’t give advice to a guru like that..
i do find it ironic he’s wearing an IAMNOTTEDKING t-shirt
get yours today.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 11 recs
already done
"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."
let's not ruin this
by bringing up dicco
"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."
I love the USA
Right now, I’m really happy to be where I am, doing what I’m doing.
I WISH there was a month or two of the protour in the USA when all the euros had to move away from home and live outa a hotel. it blows my mind when i see guys over here driving their own car to races or getting dropped off by their family. can’t relate!
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 13 recs
I'd think that's one of the hard adjustments to make.
Being able to cruise up to a race in your own time. Or ride home after like Jeff Louder did in Ut last year.
by Christopher See on Mar 24, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
The Italian commentators were talking earlier this year about the Sky bus
and they remembered Greg Lemond turning up for the Worlds in a car with his dad and getting changed in the back seat. Do you ever look at that Sky bus and think “I wish we had one of those”
when i’m on a “good” day, i look forward to the hard, selective parts. vice versa, when i’m on a bad day, its those stressful, cross wind position fights that i dread.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 15 recs
Heh
I’d love to bring Frank and Andy at the same time. It would be beautiful chaos.
But that’s for the future…
"So Frank what does it feel like to Schleck yourself?"
Frank: “vaaat??”(and live chat over)
Proud member of Thuggetz nation.
all the way through…. i’d say in the range of 5-10. bits and pieces of it… 15-20
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 11 recs
good man
and very thorough
"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."
Question: So, with the big names on the team this year, the bigger
role in the peloton, are there any noticable perks for you, compared to previous years? Technical stuff you can talk about? Better nutrition, training, clothes, toys?
we are well taken care of. yes, we do benefit from this type of thing at times. for example…..
Cadel brought his “physio-therepist/chiro” guy onto the team with him. he was at tirreno with us and really helped my body work through some tough patches I had there.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 14 recs
B'ball is a terrible terrible sport.
by iamtedking on Mar 24, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
question
do you sell shirts, or have anything you’d like to push today (website, charity…)?
"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."
sadly no. have a few ideas, need to get crackin on them! i contemplate bring my blog back to life. good idea/bad idea?
for now, you can buy iamnottedking shirts.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 12 recs
Rider blogs are always welcome!
It’s nice to get a glimpse of the cycling life from the inside.
1974 is so long ago. Nearly thirty years.--Mark Cavendish
Blog resusitation wuld be good...
We like to see what he local boys are up to, speaking of which how is Jeff L adapting?
by Christopher See on Mar 24, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
blogs are always a good idea
as are shirts – cheap enough to buy on a whim, and they last forever.
"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."
Brent, what gets you motivated to ride every day for several hours, and has that changed over the years?
Did clubs/coaches help with some external motivation back in the day? How often is it just a job nowadays?
it has turned into more of a job. i was super blessed with really good mentors, coaches and guidance when i was a young michigan kid just starting to ride. these people still play a large role in motivating me. its nice to feel the continued love of them.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 11 recs
Who’s going to be the first person to volunteer to send Brent and me some Peanut Butter & Co’s finest products? Cause PB is heavily lacking in Europe – especially maple infused goodness.
by iamtedking on Mar 24, 2010 3:46 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
A PdC care package?
I bet that could be arranged….
by Christopher See on Mar 24, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
give gavia your address
i’ll chip in to chris paypal to send something over.
"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."
"peanu butter" eh? Sounds kind of nasty.
by iamtedking on Mar 24, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
it's Frinklish...
you have to read between the letters and interpolate…
by Christopher See on Mar 24, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
yes please. I’m a PB fan and its hard to come by here.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
we could always think of something they could do for us
"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."
this is something.
"Awesome! is more about what gets fans excited than what’s harder to do." - Chris...
good point
"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."
Typical Spain
fourteen sorts of EPO, a dozen different brands of testosterone, blood bags for sale in your corner shop, but no peanut butter. Are you looking forward to Valverde finally getting busted?
lol
but i’m not sure this is the forum for doping talk.
"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."
Only on hot Italian chicks
Always had two or three with him and never the same ones, either.
Thanks Brent for sharing your time with us!
Have to run to class now, but look forward to reading the rest later. Good luck in the races ahead. :)
Soo..
SDpeaking about the Dutch Hegemony.. Who’s going to be Dutch brightest star?
And besides Phinney the brightest USA one?
yea, a crazy amount. more than i can count. i think yesterday alone I saw about 5 of them.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 12 recs
Which means I'm already late picking up my kid from school...
He’ll understand. I’m sure.
1974 is so long ago. Nearly thirty years.--Mark Cavendish
How did you enjoy your time on the US Nat'l Team?
I remember seeing you guys at Tour de Georgia. Did you feel like you got some serious development work in there?
by Sui Juris on Mar 24, 2010 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
the natty team was awesome. it really did a lot to show us what it was like to live as pro bike racers and survive the racing and lifestyle in europe. Noel D. taught me a lot.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 15 recs
funnily enough
Brent’s reply at 7:52 just spontaneously turned green for me
yes. Bad frinking.
"Awesome! is more about what gets fans excited than what’s harder to do." - Chris...
You and iamtedking would get along
lacking any form of humility and all.
Proud member of Thuggetz nation.
Well.. You began when you were 11..
So you never got wild.. MEaning you never did drugs and gone wild like alcohol?
FWIW
Your live chat is generating more comments than a number of race stages. Feel free to list that on the bottom of your palmares sheet.
by Sui Juris on Mar 24, 2010 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
QUESTION
Do you realize your Mom is here and you are ignoring her?
"Awesome! is more about what gets fans excited than what’s harder to do." - Chris...
Maybe she used to make him wait for his ride home while she participated in live chats.
Which reminds me…I really have to go.
Thanks so much, Brent!
1974 is so long ago. Nearly thirty years.--Mark Cavendish
Are you picking up
up any second language? Do the Swiss guys talk in that crazy Swiss German much?
by cyclingdiva on Mar 24, 2010 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
our team speaks german, italian, french and flemish. i live in spain. bad combo for learning!
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 15 recs
Dutch! You mean Dutch!
Flemish is just a dialect, bah. (Don’t tell that to a Fleming or you’ll have a heated argument on your hands). Kroon is Dutch.
So NEVER
say that to Tommeke? Ooops I did say to the QS staff “my brother in-law said that Flemish is just sloppy Dutch”, they laughed and agreed.
Ah well,
I guess most are pretty relaxed about it. The official language of Flanders is called Dutch. There are some distinct differences between general (“northern”) Dutch, Belgian Dutch and Surinamese Dutch, though.
Wow. I had no idea that the Flemish for chipknip was proto map.
(It’s a very funny experience, reading the page of differences Google-translated into English.)
1974 is so long ago. Nearly thirty years.--Mark Cavendish
Jerome Pineau was quoted a couple of weeks ago, discussing his move to Quickstep
All Belgians understand French. It’s just that sometimes they need a little push.
Oh that's funny!
Probably because the French don’t understand Dutch! The Belgian’s seem to be more bilingual.
Hey man. Your old pal Lampshade wanted to give you a shout. Glad to see you survived San Remo. Keep it up, we are rooting you on back in the States.
stubagel! nice! good hearing from you, man!
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 11 recs
And here i was thinking 8 EST
came in a little late. i wish you well Brent, its definitely great of you to stop by the cafe and answer questions. Best of luck!!
glad to be here! thanks for letting me be part of it.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 11 recs
Brent, thanks for hangin out with us...
We’ll smooth it over with the family….. and hope to see you guys at Tour of Utah.
by Christopher See on Mar 24, 2010 3:59 PM EDT reply actions
can’t do too much with bookwalter. booky sometimes
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 12 recs
agreed
his name does have walter in it. can you picture him at home saying shut the fuck up Teddy, you’re out of your element?
"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."
will since you guys are helping me on the Mom-front and all.. i’d have to say 9.9
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
let's assume 10
"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."
i think we go up to 11, but the scale is still 1-10
we’re that awesome
"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."
the modestest
"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."
Modesty is why we are so much greater than any other blog
we really are the fucking best ever thanks in part to modesty.
Proud member of Thuggetz nation.
priorities are priorities
"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."
Brent you were
fantastic! Wishing you and the rest of BMC well! Crossing my fingers we get to see you again at ToU!
thank for doing this Brent
we’ll be looking for you on top of race results. have a great and healthy rest of the season, and don’t let Ted boss you around too much.
"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."
Yay!
Thanks to Brent for chatting with us!
And thanks to all the People for showing up and chatting. Because it’s not a fun chat without People.
good times!
Thanks everyone coming by and saying hi. I enjoyed your company. Hope to see you at the races or maybe somewhere out on the web.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 8 recs
Been there dome that...
Need the T-Shirt.
Perhaps a Brent gallery later.
by Christopher See on Mar 24, 2010 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
and @iamtedking
I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times: What’s self promotion if it’s not shameless?
by iamtedking on Mar 24, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
and the blog
its on my “to-do” list to get some updates flowing. check back now and then.
by bookwalter on Mar 24, 2010 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 9 recs
great job
Sign me up I a new fan of Bret and Ted great interview!
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