A wee(!) scoop, possibly
by R Mc on Sep 24, 2010 9:30 PM EDT
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PrintA certain Jens! is quoted in a recent CN story as remaining mum about which team he had signed his contract with. I was able--completely inadvertently--to ferret out a more nuanced declaration of his team for next year. Or, did I?
See, the SRM booth at Interbike was across an aisle from the Hed booth. I'd been ranting about my plot to return all road riders to tubulars--and forcing Steve Hed to agree to make the Ardennes rim in a tubular version as part of this plot. (deluded much, R Mc?), when I noticed that the line leading up to Mr. ! had diminished. At first I wasn't going to ask him to sign anything.
Ever the keen journalist, I asked Voigt a question ("What's been the biggest change in pro cycling during your career?" Great answer, but that's not the scoop. Somewhere in the ensuing mini-conversation, I mentioned how cool his Madeleine performance was--and since I watched online, I could hear the jaws of announcers in 4 languages hit their desks. He seemed impressed. His response? "We're hoping to do the same thing next year."
Now, it could be that there was en enormous photo of Andy Schleck behind him in the SRM booth that made me think he meant the "we" was Team Lux . . . but subsequently . . . Contador could have been part of that "we" too.
what thinks ye?
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There was a tweet today by Cedric Vasseur
That Cancellara’s mechanic had signed with Lux. Ask him where is mechanic is working next year.
oohh
Follow the wrench. Particularly in that case, since he’s the guy who charges the hidden batteries.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 25, 2010 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Nothing hidden about Cance's batteries.
Lycra can barely contain them.
Made myself a 'white russian'. Put The big Lebowski on. Perfect evening!!! It really tied the room together!--Tweet that puts Laurens ten Dam up for lifetime honorary membership in PdC
by majope on Sep 25, 2010 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Best keep your powder dry...
Anyone who has every thought a working Photojournalist has a glam job needs to rethink...
by Christopher See on Sep 26, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he rocks no matter where he lands...but I'm fast becoming a Team Lux fan (more for the supporting players then the Schlecks)...
So cool you got to meet Jens! I love watching him race and seriously hope he becomes a race commentator after he retires…he’s just too fun to listen to…
haha nice....
Im going with Stuey, Fabian & Jens all Lux… although have heard different for one of them..but i think mateship will win out..
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
Never a doubt, well a fear did enter my mind in Cance's case with that contract.
But in my mind, the move by those guys to Team Lux was always going to happen. I agree on the mateship.
"It's a lovely thing, feeling that momentum. If you're lucky, it's also about grace." Tim Winton
Sure bet he gave you the answer right there.
No way he was talking about “doing it again”, but for AC next time. Give me a break will ya.
"It's a lovely thing, feeling that momentum. If you're lucky, it's also about grace." Tim Winton
Over-thinking a bit too much maybe?
Jens! probably already knows where he is going so he naturally says “we”. I assume it will be Team Lux.
DISCLAIMER: Fairly unintelligent, usually unknowledgeable, gullible fool speaking. My views do not necessarily represent those in charge of this blog or most of the known universe. Stride with caution
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he knows where he is going... i've heard he even has his bike..
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
Guess for some reason the riders can't say where.. haven't they passed the date when they can talk?
maybe sponsors want to announce?
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
Lux wants a big announcement to draw attention
I think Sky too.
One or two riders have mentioned actually having a contract clause that they are not allowed to divulge where they have signed before a certain date. I don’t know if this is common practice?
ahh ok.. was thinking that might be it..
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
Ooooh, please let it be one of those occasions
where they all dress up in giant foam burgers and hot-dogs.
I love when they do that.
It’s so Fruit of the Loom.
"It's a lovely thing, feeling that momentum. If you're lucky, it's also about grace." Tim Winton
Wee problem with we...
Is it possible Jens! is like royalty, using the plural of I to speak about himself? I think that theory is bunk because clearly Jens! was talking about himself and those legs he always needs to yell at to shut up.
Russian Vladimir Karpets is not only known for his mullet but also for his radical facial hair; he is not known for much else.
Jens! says to danish TV that he will announce on Oct 1
I wonder if we get a big Lux announcement then? Riis was fond of making announcements at Worlds. The manager of Lux is Riis’s former press officer……
Speaking of Hed someday making (hopefully)
a tubular version of the Ardennes, I just discovered that Velocity has a new cross tubular rim called the Major Tom. It has a similar profile to the bombproof aerohead but it’s heavier (listed wieght 432g) and 23mm wide and tubular. it’s exactly what I was looking for to replace my Campy Barcelona I broke back in the early summer.
I ordered 2…
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