VS coverage??

by Peter Fontecchio on Apr 17, 2007 6:43 AM EDT

I must say I'm a little disappointed that VS has shortened their Cyclism Sunday Show to an hour. Trying to cover the Tour of Flanders or Paris-Roubaix in such a short time slot just doesn't work, especially if you are going to take time for Athlete profiles and equipment features. Basically all you're left with is a highlight show. Regardless, I still enjoy the hour on a Sunday to pop the cork on a Chimay Blue and enjoy the action. Next week Cyclism-Sunday (Amstel the race, not my beer) will be aired on Monday afternoon. Not sure yet what it's being replaced with but I'm guessing it's either the hockey playoffs or Bull riding. Worse still, is the early advertisements for Cyclism Sunday on 4/29 are showing Tour De Georgia highlights instead of Liege. I'm sure they'll show the TDF this year, but it appears that they are phasing out the classics to focus on races in the US (a noble venture, but can't they do both?). I guess they really are still the "Only Lance Network".

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OLN or Versus or whatever...

I wrote them an email saying that the city where I live has 5 bicycle shops and several cycling clubs, but my city has no bull-riding shops or clubs that anchor the bull-riding community. I'm sure the point that I was attempting to make, was missed by their programmers.

by gravel road on Apr 17, 2007 9:07 AM EDT reply actions

If your community

has a store that sells Bud 30-packs, then VS hit their target..

Vlaenderen die Leu

by Peter Fontecchio on Apr 17, 2007 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions

We've all

beaten our head against that wall at some point. Hopefully some underpaid bike-commuting PR aide there will get a good laugh from your letter.

Got a problem? Va fa Napoli!

by Chris Fontecchio on Apr 17, 2007 10:48 AM EDT reply actions

Paris Roubaix

is the ultimate sports spectacle. Soaked in tradition, full of wild crashes, speed, dirt, etc... I wonder why it doesn't get more attention here in the states.

Hopefully VS will drop cycling and replace it with a show where dudes in flannel fish while riding bulls.

Cycling.tv can pick up all the broadcasts for cheap.

-K-

by KevinK on Apr 17, 2007 12:01 PM EDT reply actions