You Might As Well Win Johan Bruyneel's We Might As Well Win!!!
by fmk on Oct 20, 2011 2:25 PM EDT
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Seeing as last week's competition went down so well and I'm feelng a little bit too lazy to finish off the review I was working on, time for another competition.
This time out we've teamed up with our friends in Mainstream, the UK publisher's of Johan Bruyneel's We Might As Well Win (now available in paperback). The book, as you know by now, is something between Sun Tzu and Who Moved My Cheese. Or, more simply, the motivational, planning and administrative secrets of Johan Bruyneel. If you didn't know that, read the review (and check out the interview with Bruyneel's ghost, Bill Strickland).
So what you gotta do to win We Might As Well Win? Nothing. Well, nearly nothing. Simply comment below (or send a Tweet using the hash-tag #PdCBruyneelComp) and your name will go into Serendiptity's hat. Once your name's in the hat … it could be you (but remember: if you're not in, you can’t win).
You've got til now and the end of the weekend to get your entries in. On Monday afternoon we'll pull a name out the hat and work out which courier pigeon will have to be dispatched to get Bruyneel's book to you (note: the courier pigeon is not part of the competition prize – we want it back this time). Simple as that.
Well … not that simple. Let's complicate it. Just a little. Don’t fret, we're not going to embarrass you (or us!) by getting you to fail to pick the winner of yet another bike race. That's a lesson well learned at this stage, both at the Tour de France and the Giro di Lombardia. But, seeing as We Might As Well Win is about lessons Johan Bruyneel has drawn from his own life in cycling, we'd like you to share some of the lessons cycling has taught you.
Whether it's something as simple as crossbars hurt or exactly how many turns of the pedal it takes to cover a kilometre while turning a 52x14, share it with us. Whether it's about haircare products or things not to say to cycling idols, share it with us. Whether it's how not to read a map or some fascinating bit of history cycling has brought to your attention, share it with us. Here or on Twitter (don't forget the hash-tag #PdCBruyneelComp).
Usual small print. Judges' decision final. No appeals. No bribing the judges (though attempts would be appreciated).
Check back here on Monday to see who the lucky winner is. Or tune in on Twitter Monday afternoon.
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Gosh darn fine print...
Don’t take mechanical advice from the friend sitting back holding a half empty beer watching you “work” on your bike.
(Actually, I learned this back when I owned a motorcycle. But I’m pretty sure it still applies.)
"...my reverse cyclelogy has paid off." -ant1
Now now now, there’s no need for that :)
Remember, Xmas is coming, you could give it as a gift. Nothing says I love you more than a book.
Oh, and you’re entered into the hat. Ha!
Can I burn one and send the other to Dan?
All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch.
Why is Bruyneel a villain?
I’ve seen the rhetoric about Lance. Why is Bruyneel a villain? For supporting doping or being the DS for a Yankees-type run on grand tours?
As always, pardon my failure to see comments on other posts.
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De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 19, 2011 5:39 PM EDT reply actions
And yes
I want in. I might as well read it.
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 19, 2011 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
My most recent unfortunate lesson is that you can’t do well in CX season by coming in out of form and building up. You don’t build form in October; you just play out your leftover form from the summer. Which is where the trouble starts.
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 19, 2011 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
One lesson cycling has taught me
It doesn’t rain as much as one would think.
If I win, I will put the book next to my copy of Bill Gates’ autobiography, another evil wildy successful genius.
"Beer helps." -- Ant1.
I must admit my world cycling view
has changed radically since 2008 when this book – which I won – was published.
It changed partly while reading …. not my fav.
moo
Lesson learned
Pain in the nuts is the fate of he who tries to stand while riding a bike with ice covered flat pedals
Also, that Strickland interview is absolutely brilliant
One (of the many) thing(s) cycling has taught me
Buy the best shorts and helmet that you can afford, the rest of your body you can skimp on, but those two areas deserve looking after…
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
I'm in.
When my shelves reach the perfect balance between Barbie books and cycling books, my life will be complete.
It would be better to get the important stuff out of the way first. Such as: will your riders still wear scarves next year?--Gerard Vroomen
Things I learned from cycling
Never follow the leader around the corner…
…especially when they take the wrong turn.
Fractured scaphoid. :(
by RollinRollinRolland on Oct 19, 2011 11:02 PM EDT reply actions
Things I've learned from cycling
When you find the perfect saddle, it is a joy. When it becomes time to replace that saddle, all stock will vanish from every bike shop in the world and all record of it will similarly vanish from all bike shop and manufacturer websites. In time, you will begin to believe that you imagined it ever existed and seek psychiatric help.
by John Cyclopunk on Oct 21, 2011 3:11 AM EDT up reply actions
throw my name in too
Vielen dank!
Focus on easy first. If that's all you get, that ain't half bad - Caballo Blanco
Hmmm..do I want this book?
I already have too many books I have to hide on my bookshelf….oh go on then.
"These are my principles and if you don't like them....well I have others." Groucho Marx
i might as well enter.
lesson learned? having to abandon my bike when i moved last year made me incredibly sad.
I'm in.
The trees are already dead so no further foul.
"In the US it is a felony to wegdraag your love."-Chris F
Lesson learned from cycling
Riding is better than not riding. Get yourself out the door and always be rewarded.
moo
by Willj on Oct 20, 2011 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Another lesson learned from cycling
There’s is nothing more dangerous that a Cat 5 Crit, except maybe the mid-week bunch ride that is not quite fast enough to string things out….
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
Layer in winter
Learned one cold December cycling up to work a temp job at a warehouse.
And that’s layer head to toe ~ nothing makes the last three miles quite so exciting as not knowing if your toes are still there.
Thanks for reminding me of the Strickland interview.
It remains one of my favorite things ever posted to this site — and that is saying something!
(BTW — I just noticed that when you go back in time to your old posts your new avatar appears there. So much for my race coordinated paisleys of the past…)
Great book!
Well worth the read. Bruyneel would be successful no matter what field he is in. Good business advice, too, if you can relate cycling to business.
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