Live Chat! Peter Stetina of Garmin-Transitions
by Jen See on Sep 7, 2010 4:45 PM EDT
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Come on in and join the fun! Peter Stetina of Garmin-Transitions will be here on the site from 2.00-3.00pm Cali time. He'll answer as many questions as he can type. If he doesn't get to your question, don't be sad. You can always find him later @peterstetina.
If you aren't familiar with Stetina's career, he is racing his first full season with Garmin-Transitions after a successful run in the U23 ranks. He twice won the U.S. National Championship in the time trial and wore the leader's jersey at the Tour de l'Avenir. Pete comes from a bike racing family, and both his father and uncle won the Coors Classic and count several national championships between them.
Remember that these chats work best if we pace our questions. If there are several unanswered questions stacked up, sit back, relax, and wait for Pete to catch up. Also, regulars please hit the rec button on Pete's answers so that they glow that special alien green. If the thread becomes slow and unwieldy for you as it grows, refresh that bad boy up. It should run better after the refresh.
First-timers, welcome! If you'd like to join the convo, head over to the SBN sign-up page and get yourself a username. You will need a valid email address - be sure to watch for the email from SBN which will complete the reg process. Sometimes it goes to Spam. Bad spam!
Thanks to Pete for joining us!
Photo: Christopher See.
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Ha, well, the parentals have gone to bed, and I was, like, hangin about really!
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
That may be just as well...
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
He's afraid if he stays up too late, Riis will send him home?
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
He's not allowed to drink ANY!
“They haven’t respected the rules of the team,” Riis said after the stage. “Whether it’s one glass or ten, at 5 a.m., it’s inexcusable”
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
can't stay, but welcome to the cafe, Peter
thanks for doing this.
"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'll check out the action later this evening
make sure he answers for his 0 vds points. (promises of many points in the years to come are acceptable, criticisms of the virtual director sportif are not).
"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."
Reminder!!
Help the thread management by recommending Peter’s comments!
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 4:55 PM EDT reply actions
being American
he probably accents the middle syllable. Just a guess though.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Peter, thanks for coming
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:01 PM EDT reply actions
What's happening with the Boulder fire?
Can you get out and ride still?
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:02 PM EDT reply actions
And are you tempted to pretend you're homeless
to spend a night chez Phinney?
Welcome
Did you agree to do the chat because there is scientific proof that chatting on PdC improves results?
Do you ever have the urge to pin your boss down
and shave off his sideburns?
i think its like the argyle. identity thing
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
stet-na
we always know if its a telemarketer if they saty ste-tina
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
FYI
do you know about the nested comments function? hit reply to the comment you’re replying to. Thanks!
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
i did ride this am. had to drive down to golden and rip the mtb. this city is burnin
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
grunge?
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
i dont mind the argyle riding… still dont own any casual clothes riding. but its a team identity thing now. thats cool
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
ok, now those are rad. if you ship me a pair, i’ll wear em on the podium if i win uspro!
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
Norwegian Curling team apparently
JV missed a trick
They're from the Loudmouth Golf Catalog
and Loudmouth has a whole variety of argyle (no orange blue, but orange and white)
But do you have the argyle party pack, with beer glasses?
That was my favourite piece of team kit!
by Sarah Connolly on Sep 7, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
there was a party pack? damn, missed it
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Last year's shop
It had a bottle opener, too!
by Sarah Connolly on Sep 7, 2010 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah? the cafe help the resume? i’m down. any extra bonus’ for saying a key word?
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 7 recs
lol
We’ll have to come up with a secret key word. That would rock.
We have been known to send thank you gifts, and theory has it that you will magically get results if you chat here ;)
I think it's "9.95"
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Not a theory!
Scientifically proven! Time given to the Café translates to the WIN!
by Sarah Connolly on Sep 7, 2010 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Tis a
scientific fact, apparently – http://www.podiumcafe.com/2010/9/2/1665668/conclusive-proof-that-podium-cafe
(nota bene: you might have to be a woman for it to work. experiments continue)
soccer mate raced mtb’s. we went riding. i liked it. did the 24hrs of moab. hooked. 14years old
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
no, just colorado races, utah races, and mammoth as a junior
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
So what's on the fall program?
I hear there are some nice hilly rides in Italy…
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:08 PM EDT reply actions
er
besides US Pro of course.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah. apparently they’ll be fun. at first i didnt want to fly back to europe now that im in north america for these races. it will be 20 hrs of travel and a headache for 4 races. but now i’ve wrapped my head round it. it’ll be rad
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
Well apart from Monte Paschi Eroica or whatever its called this year
which really ought to be an autumn race
Winter is coming...help me....how do you stay sane on the trainer?
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
trainer, no. if in snow. mtb on roads(its slower not no windchill and u dont fall on ice)
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
Good answer. But it doesn't help the fact that my proper job requires me to be in chilly, dank London all winter!
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
I'm foregoing sun this winter to go to...wait for it...Belgium!
My friends think I’m a basket case.
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
Ha ha
I can quite see that. Like, wait, you live in rainy London and you’re vacationing in rainy Belgium? But, there are bike races there, yay!
There are! Between Christmas and New Year there's a bike race almost every day!
It’s going to be AWESOMELY fun! But have you ever tried to explain CX to someone who knows nothing about bike racing?! Impossible.
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
Last time I found the conversation received the kiss of death when I declared
“It’s big in Belgium!”
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
Please do understand that Belgium is MY favourite country on earth ;)
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
It was very good
It got me into ’Cross!
by Sarah Connolly on Sep 7, 2010 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Long, complicated question:
How much of a deterrent factor is the lack of college scholarships and athletic programs for young athletes considering going into cycling?
if the collegiate cycling scene was actually a varsity sport and it really had a pipeline to the pro’s like the NFL, i might have stayed around…
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
What's the most embarrassing thing that's happened to you
while racing, or riding?
(you can tell us most emarrassing thing ever ever ever, too if you want!)
in vuelta mexico, i ate some veggies washed with bad water. fought giardia all last year. in mexico and gila I had to pull over mid race and let it all out. now everyone says “pulling a stetina” when they have to go in a race
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
I've also been terribly sick in Mexico. Those germs can almost kill you.
Hope you completely healthy now.
"Not a great entertainer is young Edvald" - Bradley Wiggins
Damn
you can’t get these kinds of stories from the traditional media…
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
kick some freggin ass. and finish a grand tour
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
i think its italy classics then offy!
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
How badly do you pros need that long winter break
what does it give that two weeks off in the middle of the season don’t
Are you really interested in home brewing
and if so, what’s your favorite type to brew?
by Katiek on Sep 7, 2010 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
i really love it. it takes time and fills the apt with deliciousness smell. i havent been able to much lately becuase its hard to find ingredients in girona. but this winter i’ll crank another out. I made my own honey brown ale. “Beehive brown” brewed with 3 lbs of raw colorado wildflower honey
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
i raced it tons as a junior. sucked. dont miss it a bit. dont wanna race in december
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
i wish this years course was last years. Tejay and I would killed it. it was one medium hilly day. this year. big climbs
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Question from an absent poster!
Peter: In the 1975 book “All About Bicycle Racing” your father[then 18] and your uncle [then 20] were asked about their reasons for being in the sport of cycling. Dale responded:“Glory,fun,ego,competitive spirit,and money[shame].Wayne said:”Glory,bike racing is fun if you are fit enough and win good prizes." You are of a similar age to theirs back then. What are your reasons for being in the sport?
by Jen See on Sep 7, 2010 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
joy. outdoors. adventure. $$ someday hopefully
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
Question from @dansel over on the twit
How is the transition from Amateur (cat 1) to U23 to Pro? How much harder is each stage and how do the dynamics of races change?
its a lot harder. i always saw similar avg speeds and thot “no biggie” but this spaing was rough, now I’m a lot more comfy
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
What's the mood of the team with the news of the guys coming in from Cervelo?
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
i think it’ll be fun. i dont think my schedule will change much. they brought in all classics guys so i can still race the big climbing ones. great to support a womens team as well!
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
about the ‘stache quote u have… everyone gave DZ credit for the stache intro in 2008. but Cozza’s came first. truth
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
Pippo's had funny bits of fluff come to visit his top lip
pretty regularly over the last few years. None of them ever stay for long.
He did say he'd shave it after the Vuelta.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Maybe he should just let it go
and wax it into a Dali sort of thingy, curling round and round on itself. That would be interesting to watch in the wind, under a TT helmet
Ha!
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Adding, I was surprised to find out Cozza's as young as he is--his 'stache adds 10 years.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
that would be tee-ight. they have a cool flag
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
at the dauphine when we finished on alpe d huez. i had mint legs all day. i was excited to help dave and get a result. however his legs had different plans that day. thats how it goes though
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
that
answers my next question…
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
top 10 at trofeo melinda was a recent memory. got to ride for myself a bit
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
good to have you Peter!
How has it been working with Jonathan Vaughters? he seems like a nice guy, but how is he as a director?
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
JV is awesome. hes a hard director. if you miss the break, we take responsibility and chase. you learn hard and fast under him. he doesnt do too much directing anymore. he was at cali tho
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
Ardennes
What did you think of Fleche-Wallonne? Is this a potential goal for you, or does your Colorado-ness require you to hit the higher mountains?
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:28 PM EDT reply actions
i loved fleche. i think its a nicer race than liege. i hope to do well there someday. im working on that punch…
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
Cool
good luck. great race for us fans to watch.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
and if you any had race in the world you could get away never riding ever again?
by Sarah Connolly on Sep 7, 2010 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
i have no desire to race paris-nice. its rediculous, cold, everyone hates it. its only popluar because its early in season so everyone is excited
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions 12 recs
Well, typical of a new generation anyway!
Traditionally, Worlds was way bigger than the Olympics. I guess it changed slowly after they let pros in. I’m old, I still think the Olympic Road Race is gimmicky. I would give 10 years of my life to win Worlds, though. (Not really. (Well, maybe. (Also, I love Lisp.)))
Ceci n'est pas une signature.
im thinking it might be the giro next season… not sure tho. dont want the vuelta now that colorado is on the calendar
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
Any favorite teammates to hang out with? to ride with?
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
cozza and i are good friends. i get along well though with pate, peterson, kreder, vdv, dz, murilo. all the guys
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
What did you think
of Cali moving to May? I know it was your first race there but how does that slot work 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 7, 2010 5:37 PM EDT reply actions
muy bueno. perfect lead into dauphine and summer. best time of year for it.
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 11 recs
How do you think the Tour of California measures up to other stage races?
On par with Vuelta, Dauphiné, Tour de Pologne, … ?
It's the 2nd most important race in the World ;-)
by Sarah Connolly on Sep 7, 2010 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
After Eneco.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
I only know of Versus as a posh disco.
But I know the Bob Stapleton high-as-a-kite description, if that’s what you’re getting at.
Disco? Oh, man...
I just had a vision of Phil, Paul, and Bobke boogieing…
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Weil wir so schon sind,
so schlau sind
so schlank und rank
bigger. way bigger. the fans, scale, zoo-factor was nuts
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
It's been a snoozer this year.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
hmm
Cali is a snoozer in sporting terms, though, really. But it runs through populated spots, in the meain.
this is true
lets make it pro tour, and then we’ll talk about it being a big race
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
by agl on Sep 7, 2010 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Plead the Fifth!
Peter was in Pais Vasco during the Ronde.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
do you think Tejay will finish the Vuelta? Also how do you like racing in Bend (Oregon)?
Also how do you like racing in Bend (Oregon)? Hope you get to race the Giro next year!
i think tejay will not only finish but do really well. he is great at recovering for next day. and vuelta days arent super long. good entrance
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 12 recs
and bend. i could consider moving there
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
Bend
I agree, Tejay will do great. As for Bend, I’ve been trying to move there for years… there is just more work in Portland. But I love riding there.
Tired of Mount Tabor?
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
You rode with Tejay as an U23
How would you compare your skills? Ie, are you more climber, he more crono guy? vice versa? Or, are you similar stage racing-climber types?
we are very similar. it basically depends on the day. well last year it did. this year he is amazing. i think it really helped him racing 2.1’s with rabo for years. he is very efficient in the field. i think the gap will close again when i get more peloton time
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 12 recs
he was a racer, more of a hard man than accomplished.
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
What do you mean by that?
the “if you can’t beat them, push them in a ditch” type?
Nah, I think
he just meant that he enjoyed racing, raced a lot, but didn’t have many results.
Ceci n'est pas une signature.
From a distance
it seems like a lot of the younger up-and-coming Americans are pretty tight, even though you’re at Garmin, Tejay’s at HTC, Phinney’s with the Shack. Do you guys stay close? Any plans to meet up on a team someday?
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:40 PM EDT reply actions
we’re all doing our thing right now. and we have laughs when we see eachother. havent seen taylor in a loooong time
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
[and in case you don't know]
that’s the Schleck chain incident. Not sure what people are calling it on the inside.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
What are we calling the new scandal? Beergate? Lategate? Buzzgate?
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
they came in the gate too late?
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
by agl on Sep 7, 2010 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
um. he was riding SRAM, thatll happen
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions 11 recs
I may have found my next sig line.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
exactly
what my buddy at FSA said…
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
still makes me cry a little
(not really, but i had forgotten about that until now. bad memories…coming back…)
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
by agl on Sep 7, 2010 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Who are your cycling heroes?
and if you could be describe as “just like” only 1 other rider, who would it be?
you can't trust a sponsored rider's 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."
you can
if he says something other than his sponsor! [Which personally I never would.]
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
if were not on shimano next year, i will still prefer shimano
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Do you ever look at those guys on Cervelo
and think “at least I’m not riding that piece of shit”?
"test team"
I always thought that had some negative implications.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
speaking of new equipment next year
what do you think about cervelos? any specific model you’ve been wanting to ride? anything you’ll miss about the felts?
"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."
lady gaga?
comments on her?
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
by agl on Sep 7, 2010 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
i asked lance if he knew if the rumors were true. because he had his party years durng retirement, maybe hed been in a circle. he didnt. his fun days were before her rise
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Breaking news...
Lance Armstrong doesn’t know if Lady Gaga has a penis!
I’ve seen the picture though.
Bunch of slack-jawed faggots around here. This stuff will make you a god damned sexual Tyrannosaurus, just like me - Jens! Voigt, Predator (1987)
Which country produces the craziest fans?
Have you come across any total nutcases?
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
ive heard you folks are a little loopy
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Oh, you know: crayons...dolls...Frinky...
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
by majope on Sep 7, 2010 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Self-diagnosis is only any good if
it leads to self-medication.
I love stars (the large gaseous balls of fiery energy - not the pointless tabloid ones).
New site tagline!!
Woohoo!
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
And
done!
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
mexico. i held a new born baby for a pic
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
that was the start line. unless i win for putting sunscreen on
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Maybe at Amstel Curacao?
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Peter, are you jealous of the guys who get to race Curacao?
Or do you think “sod off with your dolphins, I just wanna go home.”
i race in the cayman island at the same time. i know the local riders there. great guys. island is great for riding
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
That's what Contador said about the St Bernard
well probably, apart from the but about putting sunscreen on it, ’cos then it moght start to look a bit like Elvis. Or as close to Elvis as a St Bernard can get.
OK
I have to rec Monty too…
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
What was the last bike you bought using your own money?
Not given to you by a team etc.
(Bonus points if it’s a unicycle.)
Bunch of slack-jawed faggots around here. This stuff will make you a god damned sexual Tyrannosaurus, just like me - Jens! Voigt, Predator (1987)
unicycle. im going for the resume points
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
mountain uni?
"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 would pay to see that.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
OK folks -- Last Ten Minutes!!
Time to say goodbye to serious cycling questions and get in a few more fun ones.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:53 PM EDT reply actions
[Peter:
this is our regular thing, cut off the serious Qs with 10 minutes to go. Also you’re welcome to stay as long as you like, but we’re prepared to say adios at 4pm your 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 7, 2010 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Favorite junk food?
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
ice cream is amazing pre race, night before food.
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
You make beer
but we all know cyclists can’t actually drink beer except in the offseason. Right?
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:55 PM EDT reply actions
everything in moderation, even moderation
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
pass this on
to Stuey and Schleck…
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
By an Australian's count
2 beers and 1am IS not even drinking moderation.
I love stars (the large gaseous balls of fiery energy - not the pointless tabloid ones).
Q: Sorry if this has been asked already, do you prefer the cobbled or hilly classics?
If you had to pick.
cobbles are too jarring. make me have to poo
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
First I have to make an argyle kit...
then I have to do THAT to it?
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Don't blame me for the execution, the styling, the planning, the set building. the dry (or not so dry) runs
I’m just the guy who sits around sneering and making cheap jokes
Thankyou so much for coming!
If you had to compare talking to us to a ride, what’d it be?
And, I’m looking forward to seeing the scientifically-proven Pod Caf effect – next time you win, we’re claiming it as ours!
well there are some big races coming up!
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
who would you like to see come in second at uspro?
"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."
Do any pros actually read our humble site?
Do they boast if they make the annual Hottitude Thread?
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
Well you know, inevitably the girls get around to discussing the 'merits' of certain riders at some point in the year!
We’re only human after all ;)
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
I blame the whole off-season thing.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
you mean
American Flyers?
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
speed racer, the new one. similar lifestyle. plus those last 10 minutes will pump u up and give u shivers
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
Have you ever run over a marmot while cycling?
Bunch of slack-jawed faggots around here. This stuff will make you a god damned sexual Tyrannosaurus, just like me - Jens! Voigt, Predator (1987)
rolled a prarie dog once. he shot out like when u shoot a stone under your tire. except squishy
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
You, sir, are the master of the vivid response.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
ooh squishy
(sorry that was insensitive)
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
by agl on Sep 7, 2010 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
this is the rbo team. so i would be on a different page… at the top;)
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
btw. VO2 max title and watts/kg dont really correlate.. two different tests
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
thanks Peter
good luck 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."
Thanks so much Peter
This has been great fun!
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 7, 2010 6:03 PM EDT reply actions
i really did enjoy it. i’d love to do it again in the future
by petestet on Sep 7, 2010 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Please do!
and tell all your cycling friends!
by Sarah Connolly on Sep 7, 2010 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we should take that
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
by agl on Sep 7, 2010 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks, Peter! This has been fun!
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Thanks for stopping by sir!
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
I missed it. Was in a meeting. But was fun reading it now!
Thank you Gavia for putting this together.
Are you sure that's not Christopher Atkins?
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
That was a great one guys.
Very fun read.
"It's a lovely thing, feeling that momentum. If you're lucky, it's also about grace." Tim Winton
NO LEBOWSKI?!?
Nihilists! Has the whole world gone crazy? Am I the only one around here who gives a shit about the rules? Mark it zero!
Phone's ringing dude.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
great chat and thanks to peter for turning up
and gave fo arranging
but no wax vs. shave question? disappointed
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