The Power of Believing...
Posted by
Mark Twight in
Sermons on
August 15, 2010 |
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I read a comment about the Tour de France that got me thinking, “If
Schleck had ridden believing he was the dominant rider, how might the
race have played out?”
When I lined up for the Tour de Park City this year I was different.
In 2008 I got dropped early and chased for 65 miles alone. I had the
worst cramps I’ve ever experienced. It crushed me. I lasted longer in
2009, still got dropped on the big climb, chased well but lost a
three-way sprint for 7th. Each year of racing experience made me fear
the event less. I had enough good finishes under my belt this...
How-To Tubular...
Posted by
The Rev in
Sermons, Tips/Training, Training Video, Video on
November 16, 2009 |
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In this short 15 minute video Ali Goulet goes step by step through the best way to glue a tubular tire. ...
The Autobus in the 801...
Posted by
The Rev in
Sermons on
May 6, 2009 |
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Smack talking and gossip are as much a part of cycling as embrocation. The group ride is a lot like a rolling sewing circle with all kinds of “did you hear?” and “He said, she said” banter. Here in the 801 a new site by an underground velo version of Perez Hilton has been causing a bit of a stir. Here is out interview with the driver of L’Autobus:
Big Ring: So…tell us about your site www.utahcylingtabloid.blogspot WTF is it all about?
L’Autobus: Its about cycling, Utah cycling to be exact….I’ve been put on a quest to...
Tin Tin Gets The Win Win...
Posted by
The Rev in
Sermons on
April 22, 2009 |
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Cadel looked good today as well. Where was Astana? Stage racers only I guess. I can only imagine what a leg crusher the Mur de Huy must be if those guys are grinding like that. Enough wattage to power a fleet of hippies in Prius’ on Earth...
Big Ring and Not So Much...
Big Ring -Ivanov at Amstel. When Putin says “You must win”, you must win. -BMC at Battenkill. Hard men win hard races. -Sauser at Sea Slaghter. 4 minutes? Dude…. Not -Theo Bos, how can you say that was not on purpose with a straight face? -Tyler, dude…. -Rock Racing firing Creed, Baldwin, and Grajales. Circling the drain in $300...Worlds Predictions?...
Posted by
The Rev in
Sermons on
January 27, 2009 |
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First thing first. I am pretty amazed that USADA did the right thing with regard to Jonathan Page. They are not exactly know for being accomodating or allowing any room for error on the athletes part. So well done USADA.
In the mens race I think Lars Boom is the man to beat. Based on Sven’s crying Lars is at least winning the head games at this point. Albert is kind of a question mark after coming back from a ruptured spleen but he is young and youung guys tend to bounce back pretty quick. As for the Americans, Page has broken ribs but he needs a great ride here to...
Best Trainer Albums (in no particular or...
Posted by
The Rev in
Sermons on
January 6, 2009 |
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Riding the trainer. Ugh! If you live in the North country it is a fact of life, getting hit by a snow plow doesn’t make you hard, it makes you dead. I like to keep my trainer sessions short and the lactic acid level high and that means intervals and loud music. Here are a few of my picks to get you through those snowy days when it gets dark at 4pm.
Iggy and The Stooges – Raw Power
Iggy Pop was punk before there was punk. Featuring the Ron Ashetons (RIP Brother) thundering guitar this album will get you amped for you next interval session guaranteed. To complete the...
Big Little 1/5/09...
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The Rev in
Sermons on
January 5, 2009 |
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Big Ring
- Niels Albert and his spleen back on the top step
- Rachel Lloyd’s 1st Euro podium, Sue Buler in 8th. Rock on ladies!
- We finally had a snowy race in the 801
- Lots of Euro Championships this weekend
Little Ring
- Trek, the great American bike maker, gives a big FU to it’s American riders. Weak.
- Sven Nys asking his fellow Belgians not to stab him in the back at Worlds like he did to Mario De Clerk in 2000 when he sat on to give Dutchman Richard Groenendaal (his trade teammate) the win. Just ride man….
-Boom may miss the Dutch Champioships as a result...
Fence Sitting...
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The Rev in
Sermons on
November 20, 2008 |
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Are thinking about getting some Big Ring socks but are having trouble pulling the trigger? If so head over to Brother Smith’s blog, he shows that Big Ring socks are move useful than a Ginsu knife or a Pocket...
Championship Season...
Cyclocross season, for TCOTBR it is Ramadan, Chanukah, and Shark Week all in one only bigger and better. Sadly, the most Holy of seasons is winding down. Here in the 801 our State Championships are this weekend. 2 weeks later Nationals, after that it is Chimay season, back country skiing, and base miles. Motivation can be hard to come by as the days get short and the temps drop. Now is the real test to show what you are made of. Brother Merrill understands this. The Big Ring does not turn itself. Each revolution is a testament to your conviction. Now it is all about fine...
