Live Chat! Julian Kyer of Trek-Livestrong
by Jen See on Sep 22, 2010 3:45 PM EDT
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Welcome to our live chat with Julian Kyer of Trek-Livestrong. Julian will join us for the next hour to tell us all about life in stretchy pants. And bike racing, too. Kyer raced as an U23 for Trek-Livestrong this year, including trips to Cascade with new U.S. National Champion Ben King and to the Tour of Utah with U.S. National time trial champion Taylor Phinney. Kyer also raced track, and won the U23 national championship in the pursuit. So, ask him questions, he's here to answer. If Julian does not get to your question, don't be sad, you can pester him @juliankyer.
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Thanks to all for coming and enjoy!
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The Big Lebowski is in the Top 5 of the feel good movies in the Netherlands!
Of course the most briljant movie ever made is first.. Amelie.. Le fabuleux destin d’Amélie Poulain..
So.. Ever opened with such a strange openings sentence?
So.. Ever opened with such a strange openings sentence?
The Dude abides… Amelie def deserves to be at the top though. The French name is better but takes too long to write out.
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I copied past it from Google. Not a clue about the long name
If I only could play Amelie on the piano..
'If I only could play Amelie on the piano.."
not sure what that means, but it sounds kinky ;)
"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 loved the piano piece from Betty Blue
here, even if the film is a pretentious pile of poo
Amelie = Disney does Paris :)
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like a Ritter with pommelled scrotum atra cura on the step
Botticelli from the fork down pestling the transmission
tires bleeding voiding zeep the highway
Culturally lost on that one.
pounding along in three ratios like a sonata
like a Ritter with pommelled scrotum atra cura on the step
Botticelli from the fork down pestling the transmission
tires bleeding voiding zeep the highway
Oh, it’s kidlit. Totally lost on that one. Some Enid Blyton and lots of Moomintrools, but beyond that, am lost.
pounding along in three ratios like a sonata
like a Ritter with pommelled scrotum atra cura on the step
Botticelli from the fork down pestling the transmission
tires bleeding voiding zeep the highway
Crying when Old Yeller dies
is a long standing joke …. even among those that don’t know the book ;)
moo
Honest answer Monty … I can’t remember ever seeing Bambi. Or any Disney film. Clips yes, on those Bank Hol Mon shows the BBC used to love, but that’s about it.
If it helps, I didn’t cry when Little Nell died.
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like a Ritter with pommelled scrotum atra cura on the step
Botticelli from the fork down pestling the transmission
tires bleeding voiding zeep the highway
Me?
London & Barcelona, sweetie?
Too refined for Disney, me! ;-D
by Sarah Connolly on Sep 22, 2010 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
We were just too poor. The Da used put a cardboard box round his head, read the newspaper out loud and tell us we were watching the RTE news.
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Botticelli from the fork down pestling the transmission
tires bleeding voiding zeep the highway
Doesn't she have a smartphone?
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 22, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha ha, no doubt
Me, I think the bike thing was just an excuse. I mean, who can’t ride the trainer and surf the internets at the same time?
Yes, I have been known to tweet on the trainer...terrible ain't it?!
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So do you guys develop the equivalent
of Homer Simpson’s ass groove, be it on the saddle or on your butts
My best cycling moment so far was probably getting 6th in Thuringen Rundfahrt, while helping my good buddy and teammate Timmy Roe take 2nd. Last year I was in the gruppetto every day there, and this year I was a threat to the overall win. What a difference a year can make.
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Better support, much better fitness. And much better support, I had a few bad crashes and Axel got my head in the right place to fight for my result.
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
How is working with Axel? Good guy to work with?
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Botticelli from the fork down pestling the transmission
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thanks for joining us Julian
what are you plans for next year? sticking with TL? what races might you be targeting?
"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."
Not sure what I’m doing next year… I’m aging out of TLS, so I’m on the market. Scary times! Obviously where I go will affect what races I target, but I’m not picky, I’ll take a win in any event I can get.
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
getting older sucks, eh?
good luck with finding a new team.
"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 college racing q from the twitter
What was collegiate racing like for you and what was your favorite aspect/moment? Most memorable race (in general)?
I didn’t like collegiate racing honestly! It sounds like the mountain biking side is much more fun. I enjoyed doing track nats with CU, but the road stuff I did was annoying. Maybe it’s getting better now; I’d definitely race now that my buddy Colby Pearce is coaching there!
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Hmm… Not sure.. I suppose I checked a lot of those marks off in Qatar/Oman, but I’ve always liked Wiggo, wouldn’t say we’re friends but we’ve had some good jokes. There are some domestic guys who I really like that’d be fun to race with, Mike Creed comes to mind.
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
How does the American scene compare to the Euro cycling scene?
I mean, differences, levels of fun, food, etc ;-)
American races are so… American. Euro racing is not always logical, which is why it’s fun. People attack non-stop and its brutal. On the climbs in the US, the top guys are as good as anyone, but if you’re not on a climb things here can be a little… dull. I much prefer the euro style
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
Albertina's trainer session has ended! You may now begin!
Anyone have a towel…?
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Planning a career path
I imagine that almost all of any young pro cyclist’s focus is on form and skill development, but that can really only take place in the context of a team. When you’re looking ahead at your own future, do you worry about the state/viability of existing teams?
(I’m asking this in the context, I suppose, of the recent consolidation of Cervélo and Garmin, which has significantly affected many developing riders.)
Obviously that’s a concern, but that’d be a concern in any job.. Think of all the articles people write about how people’s skills are outdated by the time they leave college. But cycling will get over its problems, as will the economy.
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
optimist. 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."
Next year
Would you prefer to sign on in the US or move to Europe?
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 22, 2010 4:05 PM EDT reply actions
I would absolutely prefer to ride in Europe. Hands down. But if I have to do some more time in the US to make that step, that’s what I’ll do. I really fell in love with Girona, Spain this summer.. Lots of friends there, great training, and I speak Spanish so life is really easy. All my aussie/kiwi friends had me running around, doing errands and translating for them! Maybe I could do that this offy and charge for my services?
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
Ha! I could do that!
Where do I apply? ;-)
by Sarah Connolly on Sep 22, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
How is working with Axel? Good guy to work with?
pounding along in three ratios like a sonata
like a Ritter with pommelled scrotum atra cura on the step
Botticelli from the fork down pestling the transmission
tires bleeding voiding zeep the highway
Axel is awesome, a great friend and I feel really fortunate to have been able to work with him. Very laid back, we laugh a lot on that team. But he knows how to get the job done too
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
Does he have lots of great stories
about sharing a beer or two with Floyd?
So, having just been bored to tears watching Midsomer Murders on the trainer, what do YOU do to keep yourself sane during indoor pedalling...?
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I seriously hope Midsomer Murders is just a UK thing
(I hope it’s not one Mrs Barnaby solves again…)
by Sarah Connolly on Sep 22, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Mrs Barnaby had a car crash tonight...the melodrama!
And there was a MURDERED LIBRARIAN! Gargh!
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And there’s ghosties too, I think.
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Botticelli from the fork down pestling the transmission
tires bleeding voiding zeep the highway
I was only half watching really. My parents are totally absorbed however.
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I don’t! If there’s snow, I skate ski, run, and do plyos, or I go to the indoor track. Very rarely will I use the rollers, and trainers are just for TT warmups.
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
Lucky you...sadly I have a day job and it's dark by the time it gets to exercise time.
Trainer is the only option :(
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ooof, I don’t know. Buy a good chair for my office, I suppose. Or bring the madison back to the olympics
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Chairs are very important.
But I do think you’d make a lot of people happy with bringing back the Madison!
well, I can only train so many hours in a day, the rest needs to be spent siting somewhere comfy AND stylish
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions 7 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."
Nah, the correct ans is brink back Hein V. We really need the giggles.
pounding along in three ratios like a sonata
like a Ritter with pommelled scrotum atra cura on the step
Botticelli from the fork down pestling the transmission
tires bleeding voiding zeep the highway
I don’t need to pay $45 an hour to be clumsy and awkward, I can do that for free! My coach keeps trying to get me to do cross, but I’ve put my foot down. Tomorrow I’m going to Geneva/Germany for a month to ride and visit some family/a friend. Then I’ll head to NorCal for the start of base training!
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Clumsy and awkward.
Ha! I resemble that remark. (Ex-swimmer, not so good on land.)
NorCali? Oh, do let me know where you will be. I’ll buy you a latte if I’m in the neighb’
I am certainly that on a cross bike. I'm RACING this weekend Gav...help!!
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Apparently.
More like I’m going to be placed on a bike and shoved over the start line by my lovely friend ;) If I don’t break anything it will be a success.
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Not sure there will be action shots as my friend is racing too, but there may be a muddy 'after' shot ;)
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Hi Julian, are you still in college?
(Sorry to be ignorant!) I can imagine suspending the the college career if you ride full-time, on the other hand we hear from people like Quinziato that they are still studying & taking exams.
Plus all the Dutch women!
all in uni!
by Sarah Connolly on Sep 22, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
True
(does off-season count? they all have jobs, including track & ’Cross)
by Sarah Connolly on Sep 22, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope, uni is on hold. I studied Spanish there, but I decided I didn’t really want a Spanish degree, and I don’t really want to do much besides racing bikes. So maybe some day I’ll go back; I love reading and learning, but I’m not type-A enough to be able to handle school and racing.
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Love reading? Fave author?
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like a Ritter with pommelled scrotum atra cura on the step
Botticelli from the fork down pestling the transmission
tires bleeding voiding zeep the highway
oooh, I love/hate that question! Oscar Wilde, Richard Dawkins are some recent ones I’ve read
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Thank Go....wait
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The sad part is no
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Wilde’s good. Anglo Irish lit rocks. Not so sure about Dawkins … nice man, but a bit …. intense :)
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like a Ritter with pommelled scrotum atra cura on the step
Botticelli from the fork down pestling the transmission
tires bleeding voiding zeep the highway
Rider safety
I saw your tweet about unhappiness with the finish at Cascade this summer. Do you find frequent differences between organizers and riders, on what constitutes an acceptable course?
Not usually, but sometimes we’re presented with something so absurd it makes me cringe. I did a local RR this year with a hairpin turn on a descent, where the apex of the turn was completely missing and was just dirt. It’s our job and right to complain when the course is dangerous.
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Or - Track or road?
If you could have an Olympic gold in either….
by Sarah Connolly on Sep 22, 2010 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Climbing and stage racing… Track is fun but if I could win in either I’d choose road. I like climbs with good views, narrow roads and lots of turns.
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
Who’s the King of Style? I didn’t vote for him!
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Ted King claims the title.
Ha! Perhaps we need to have a doodsmak down for the King of Style here at the Cafe.
Didn't Poland have an elected monarchy once?
My history degree was quite long ago…
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I do believe you're right.
There was something about unanimity too, but I could be mixing stuff up. My history degree was not so long ago, but didn’t involve much Poland.
Fine, he can be King but I’m claiming Emperor of Aesthetics and Manner.
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
No more sleeveless jerseys with arm warmers. You know who you are.
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
+1000
"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."
they shouldn't throw stones? ;)
"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."
Now, there's a title!
And a potential Barbie Barbie episode: KoS vs. EoA&M…
Unfortunately, I'm getting used to this kind of situation--Igor Anton, after crashing out of the Vuelta
real power comes from a mandate from the masses
not some bizarre aquatic ceremony.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 22, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Excellent
It’s a self-appointed position, which immediately, qualitate qua, disqualifies him from it.
by tedvdw on Sep 22, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think the chase learned that in Greenville last weekend.
Unfortunately, I'm getting used to this kind of situation--Igor Anton, after crashing out of the Vuelta
"don't stop until the blood on your sword is the blood of the king"
not sure who said that.
"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."
Cobras everywhere hiss at you for that
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Julian, how long in advance do you get your training schedules?
Or how long do they run for? How many real, top form target races do you have in a year?
I work very closely with my coach, as in, I nearly live at his house. Sometimes we talk training, sometimes we drink espresso with his wife. So it can really be anywhere between that day and a month out.
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Is there a part of cycling reporting/commenting
that annoys you particularily from a riders perspective? What makes you want to scream “You don’t know what you’re bloody talking about” ?
Yes! Sometimes I wonder if journos were at the same race as me, because the people actually making things happen and the people who are written about are not necessarily the same. And naturally I think all journos should seek my opinion on a more regular basis.
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Oh, and when people say that a race was boring… Last time I checked, nobody writing for cycling media was doing a protour race. It’s really easy to criticize people from your UCI-issue comfort chair, but until you’ve done those races, it’s a little unfair to throw stones.
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
not all flat roads
I don’t recall many hills in Paris-Roubaix.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 22, 2010 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Some of us like sprints.
Unfortunately, I'm getting used to this kind of situation--Igor Anton, after crashing out of the Vuelta
Only when Benna wins them. And that doesn't happen much nowadays :(
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The name is vaguely familiar...didn't he used to be on Liquigas?
Unfortunately, I'm getting used to this kind of situation--Igor Anton, after crashing out of the Vuelta
it's probably a question of point of view
no matter how good the coverage or reporting, we don’t see half of what’s going on.
"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."
There is a difference in boring from a riders perspective(surely almost never) and entertainment wise for the viewers
I assume the media focuses on the second more.
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True, but people criticize riders for boring racing so much more than necessary, and insinuate that because there weren’t 500 time gaps in the field, it wasn’t a worthwhile race.
Except crits. Those are worthless.
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
During every flat GT stage there is,
Sporza suggest that rather than show us the last three hours, they should televise the first hour and a half so we can see attack after attack after attack until the right one is allowed to go, and then the last hour and a half.
Good idea?
How about
first half hour of men’s race, last 2 hours of a women’s race on same course, then last 15m of the men’s? That would be attackorama!
by Sarah Connolly on Sep 22, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
That's true and also very lame
absolutely no doubt that riding in the field during a print must be a very nervy and exciting scenario. The only time I would get a bit grumpy at riders is if they don’t take advantage of the terrain and ride in a bit negatively. But of course I don’t know how they feel and the grumpiness comes more from being tired :)
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What do you do in the time you not train...
Whole days he spend on it, chilling in the grey couches with his legs up. Saving energy, let the blood filter itself, spare his muscles. A cyclist must be a good rester. It’s a quality. It’s like a huge lung capacity or knowledge of the course. Very good cyclist are masters in resting. And Lars Boom? ’ I’m extremely good at resting’
Is from a Boom article.. Do you agree.. And what are you doing in your rest time?!
"
I too am great at resting. But I also like cooking and good restaurants, spending time with friends, chasing girls around. Pretty standard.
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
what's wrong with chest hair?
"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."
Psst--where's The Question, girl???
Unfortunately, I'm getting used to this kind of situation--Igor Anton, after crashing out of the Vuelta
Whoa, Pandora’s box! I don’t use pick-up lines, or recipes, for that matter. Made pizza on the grill last week, with prosciutto and figs. It’s a good party trick, most people don’t know you can grill pizza. Maybe I’ll use that as an opening line..
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Nope, put some olive oil on the dough and it can go straight on
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Jens
as far as your customers are concerned, a stone is indispensible. And not just any stone, but a french-milled granite that retails for $59.95.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 22, 2010 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Sounds a bit like my tortilla recipe
using oven chips. Had you ever tasted proper figs before you went to Spain, the ones that are squidgy when you pick them
have you thought about life post-racing?
if so, do you see yourself sticking around the sport (as a ds, for example), or moving on to something different?
"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’d like to stick in it, maybe direct or something, who knows?
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
What race would you like to race more?
the Giro or the Giro?
(Giro obsessed person here)
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The Giro looks terrible, I’d love to do it!
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
Awesome!
apparently they are riding up Etna next year. Love those organizers. Hope you get a chance!
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Did you know about the Cafe before you were invited to this chat?
Are we famous (or infamous?)….?
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Cyclists and Twitter
Do you follow other cyclists? And are there any you think ought to acquaint themselves with the delete function?
hahah. I do follow others; sometimes I follow people I like only to discover they tweet every 3s, and then I feel stuck. But I try to keep the people I follow to sponsors or people I’m interested in, because there’s only so much influx I can take
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
What do you think of the Mini Phinney’s move to BMC. Good for everyone?
Does it worry you that Lance might blank you if you ever leave Livestrong?
pounding along in three ratios like a sonata
like a Ritter with pommelled scrotum atra cura on the step
Botticelli from the fork down pestling the transmission
tires bleeding voiding zeep the highway
Hey, if Lance wanted to sign me next year he’s free to do so! I’m not surprised, really, we’d talked about the idea a bit. I’m happy that he’s somewhere with a long-term future where he can develop.
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Do Tek give you a TT bike to train on? If so, can you get a spare one to lend to Nico Roche in AG2R please?
pounding along in three ratios like a sonata
like a Ritter with pommelled scrotum atra cura on the step
Botticelli from the fork down pestling the transmission
tires bleeding voiding zeep the highway
What’s up with Roche? I did train a lot this spring on my TT bike, but I go tired of traveling back and forth with it all the time. I don’t understand climbers who can’t TT
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Ha ha
Well, apparently his team didn’t give him a crono bike to train on. But otherwise, I really don’t know what’s up.
What’s up with Roche?
Wish I knew Julian. Trying new TT trix in the Paris Nice TT just doesn’t sound normal to me, but that’s what he did.
What sort of TT training to you put in?
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like a Ritter with pommelled scrotum atra cura on the step
Botticelli from the fork down pestling the transmission
tires bleeding voiding zeep the highway
Way to live in the 1600s dude
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so many complaints to fit on one placard
so little time
I like radios, it keeps directors from driving up into the peloton to yell at their riders, and there is legitimate information to be conveyed. It doesn’t change racing-a team setting tempo knows who’s up front and how much time they have. Plus, the whole point of a director is for tactics-if you say radios ruin tactics then what you’re really saying is directeurs suck and should be removed
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
this
always clinches it for me. Some of those DS’s are unbelievably nutty drivers, IIRC. Who the hell wants them around?
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 22, 2010 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Take it from a moto photog,
DS’s are in-f*&%$-sane. THe driving up to teh peloton to scream at riders bit is too true. Bring back radio.
Anyone who has every thought a working Photojournalist has a glam job needs to rethink...
by Christopher See on Sep 22, 2010 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you feel you had a shot at qualifying for U23 Worlds this year?
Where would you have to, or like to, have had a better result to make it, you think?
I went really well this spring, but after nats I never really bounced back the way I wanted to. I’m really disappointed not to be doing worlds or avenir, but it’s motivation for the future.
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
What is it about Boulder
that so many US cyclists seem to come from there? Is everyone naturally tiny?
And on the Boulder thing
How much notice did people up there take of Mara Abbott winning the Giro this year?
doesn't it snow for half the year there?
cycling in the snow???
by Sarah Connolly on Sep 22, 2010 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
some people do it
and some bike company came out with a snow specific bike. moots maybe? it was at the handmade bike show.
"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."
to be fair,
if it was sand/mud/sinking sand/ice/wolves I’d think “Cross” instinctively!
by Sarah Connolly on Sep 22, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Boulder is just extremely active, everyone lives there because they like to play outside in some way. Being a pro athlete isn’t that special there; most of my friends are skiers or cyclists or something. It does snow, but usually it melts off the roads within a day. But I’m ditiching it for California this winter, to try something new
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
how much do you keep up with the rest of the cycling world?
do you watch races you don’t race, check cycling websites…
"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."
More than I should, I have a lot of internet time on my hands!
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
music question
what are the last 3 albums/singles you put on your ipod/music device?
"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."
HIM-Screamworks: Love in Theory in Practice… Came out during Qatar, I’d been waiting for it for months and am still loving it. I like the new Kylie Minogue album (guilty pleasure), and some Basshunter
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
go for it, he's free to not answer
"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, but after this your question is no big deal.
Unfortunately, I'm getting used to this kind of situation--Igor Anton, after crashing out of the Vuelta
Ok. VERY important question coming up: wax or shave?
The people demand that I ask this. Don’t shoot me!
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
I think Pete uses an electric razor. Unless he reverted to old school. Electric razors sound like a great idea but really they’re just a great way to throw money away.
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Nothing wrong with one of those plasticky ones. Never got on with the high-tech options!
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
Shave, waxing is way too involved. I used to really care about having my legs be perfectly shaved, but I don’t anymore. As long as they’re smooth-ish and massage doesn’t hurt, I’m good to go
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Not who admitted it.
Unfortunately, I'm getting used to this kind of situation--Igor Anton, after crashing out of the Vuelta
Well, it does last longer.
Unfortunately, I'm getting used to this kind of situation--Igor Anton, after crashing out of the Vuelta
They are Italian
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It's Leif Hoste isn't it?
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The Badger?
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by Phil H. on Sep 22, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Are you saying you know first hand?
OOOoooOOOOoooooOOOOH! Gossip!
by Sarah Connolly on Sep 22, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I heard him say it in an interview actually...but I have examined for myself ;)
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
If no = no, then no comment = yes....
by Sarah Connolly on Sep 22, 2010 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
check yo self
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 22, 2010 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Rupert Murdoch!
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Not if you pay someone else to do it.
I recommend drinking first.
Unfortunately, I'm getting used to this kind of situation--Igor Anton, after crashing out of the Vuelta
what kind of gap do we have?
"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."
Sure
now, crashing on the couch with Van Wilder. Best. Movie. Ever. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl0bmyxHzrc
maybe Julian has one 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."
Who should I race for next year????
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
whoever pays you the most (i'm an accountant)
the lux team seems like a good project, i’d try to get in on that if i were you.
"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."
Money isn't everything (well, unless you're an accountant, I suppose).
Go for whoever will help you best reach your goals.
Unfortunately, I'm getting used to this kind of situation--Igor Anton, after crashing out of the Vuelta
by majope on Sep 22, 2010 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You must always follow your heart
there’s no place like home
Der Mittler zwischen Hirn und Händen muss das Herz sein
Agreed. A good position in a mid-table team is much better than a shit position in a big money team.
What do you wish we had asked you?
Unfortunately, I'm getting used to this kind of situation--Igor Anton, after crashing out of the Vuelta
I endo-ed over an 8in curb into a garden on campus once. I earned the name “Hot Rod” at Vuelta Mexico once after pushing my dumb-crash quota
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Na. I like it actually. Plus there’re plenty of ugly kits out there
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Footon isn’t doing itself any favors, that’s for sure
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Team Sky.
pounding along in three ratios like a sonata
like a Ritter with pommelled scrotum atra cura on the step
Botticelli from the fork down pestling the transmission
tires bleeding voiding zeep the highway
Not backing you up there, Sky has the best kit hands down!
by JulianKyer on Sep 22, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
'09 Cervelo was better, though.
Unfortunately, I'm getting used to this kind of situation--Igor Anton, after crashing out of the Vuelta
RadioShack
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Thanks for stopping by! It was fun.
Unfortunately, I'm getting used to this kind of situation--Igor Anton, after crashing out of the Vuelta
thanks for being a good sport Julian
we’ll be watching you (in a now creepy way). good luck with the team hunting and next 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."
now = none
"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."
none = non
i’m retarded
"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."
Exactly what we all hope for in an accountant...
Unfortunately, I'm getting used to this kind of situation--Igor Anton, after crashing out of the Vuelta
Heh, he’s an accountant. Good with numbers. Shite with letters.
pounding along in three ratios like a sonata
like a Ritter with pommelled scrotum atra cura on the step
Botticelli from the fork down pestling the transmission
tires bleeding voiding zeep the highway
Good point!
Unfortunately, I'm getting used to this kind of situation--Igor Anton, after crashing out of the Vuelta
yeah, that's what it is
"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 an accountant? Yikes!
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Great! It's a long off-season around here--please come back and help us through it.
Unfortunately, I'm getting used to this kind of situation--Igor Anton, after crashing out of the Vuelta
We need to think of a novel thread for this winter...something, you know, frivolous ;)
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
Mine always have a happy ending.
Unfortunately, I'm getting used to this kind of situation--Igor Anton, after crashing out of the Vuelta
i wish my massages were the same way
"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 PdC and frivolous?
surely you jest!
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Dammit Jens
will you ever get a sense of humor?
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Gav rox!
(Did I do that young-people speak correctly?)
Unfortunately, I'm getting used to this kind of situation--Igor Anton, after crashing out of the Vuelta
TERRORIST!!!!
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+ another
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 22, 2010 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep
when is the interview with Lance happening Gav?
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Surely he's a good sport
he would love the “you love cancer” snark…
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I'm not sure the servers could take the abuse of a live chat.
It’d be mayhem. And, I’m sticking to it. No interview unless surfing is involved.
OK
but I think you will have to deal with Matthew Mcaun(however you spell it) as well then.
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just post a 'no shirt no service' sign on the cafe door
that’ll keep him out
"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."
just throw in a grandfather clause.
"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."
But I don't want to see a grandfather in a bikini...
Wait—have I lost track of this conversation?
Unfortunately, I'm getting used to this kind of situation--Igor Anton, after crashing out of the Vuelta
I can imagine the headline already … Body Of 7-Time TdF Winner Washes Up On Cali Beach.
pounding along in three ratios like a sonata
like a Ritter with pommelled scrotum atra cura on the step
Botticelli from the fork down pestling the transmission
tires bleeding voiding zeep the highway
Good times y'all
Sorry to be away, I was doing the Phinney call at the same time.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 22, 2010 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
That was a fun read. My daughter was in a car accident today. Was dealing with that so missed it.
(She’s ok. Sore neck and back only.)
The cafe did itself proud as usual.
Ouch!
Sucky, and I hope it wasn’t too stressful for you…
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 23, 2010 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Just getting to read this all the way through.
THis has to be one of the best live chats yet. Thanks to Julian and the PdC gang! Fun times.
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