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This will become very interesting when it adds value. Possibilities: Shift automatically based on cadence, speed and power.Better cable routingBetter shifting (already moves front derailleur based on rear derailleur)Faster shifts (maybe) More shift buttons: different ones for hoods vs. drops.Right now, what does it add? The price is: recharge regularly (when Eskom allows it), worry about field repairs, and worry about water sealing.

Base rides with Robbie: you are not allowed to drop your HR below 60%, but you're not allowed to take it above 75%. And no standing either: stay seated. So you pedal like crazy at 130 cadence on the downhills, keep it steady on the flats (don't hide from the wind) and use your easiest gear on the uphills. You work on the downhills, and recover on the uphills

If you sweat like a pig on the IDT, get a fan, turn it on full blast, and aim it right at you. You should be shivering when you start. Otherwise you overheat. Very very bad. That's not the same as a glucose bonk, but it can kill you. If it's a closed spinning class, and they have no fans or air circulation, find a better venue. If it's less than 90 minutes, and you don't sweat, plain water is OK. Otherwise use an electrolyte replacement thingy in your water bottle. If your heartrate is at or above 95% for 60 minutes reduce resistance. If you feel like you got hit by a bus because you fell asleep and fell of your IDT, and hit your head on the coffee table, increase resistance.

You've never heard the difference between a Shimano freewheel and a Campagnolo one? The freewheel definitely makes a sound when you're not pedalling -- courtesy of the pawls. The pawls make a similar sound to having cards between spokes as a kid. I'm not claiming one is better than the other -- just that they sound radically different. I will also claim that my Eastons and my Mavics, using the same tyres at the same pressure make a vastly different sound when hitting road imperfections (paving, minor holes, etc.) I think that's because the Mavics have something hollow, which amplifies sound. Note that the Mavics don't need rim tape -- the nipple holes are sealed. Again, I'm not claiming that one is better than the other, but wheels most definitely make a noise. (not the original poster, not the same mavics vs. eastons)

can't jail them, to jail would be because they are peddling drugs that cause harm to iothers and yourself, in the view that you can kill someone while driving around high on coke, or cause sexual offences ... only sexual offence they cause with EPO is sustained endurance burn ... hehehehe Duenas is facing jail. Five years of it. Two years for being in possession of performance enhancing drugs. Three years for smuggling pharmaceutical drugs into France. And a couple of fines, being sued by ASO for dragging their name through the mud, and being sued by Barloworld. Welcome to France. Don't dope.

I got a Specialized Toupe and a Toupe Gel. I love them. The non-gel version is even more comfortable than the gel version. Just a thought. Use it, don't use it.

They don't mention the tyre pressures. You can run a tubbie at a much higher pressure than a clincher. In a tiny font: Roll performance based on 85kg system weight at 7,5 bar. Lower values are better. 7.5 for tubular might be low. 7.5 for tubeless might be high. Higher pressures only matter for rolling resistance on billiard-smooth surfaces. Good tracks, good tar roads. Too high pressure hurts on rough surfaces, because the wheel and bike bounce too much. Half your power goes towards ramping, rather than rolling. What's your road surface like?

Well, on Sunday my knees got blue in the dark, so I'm starting to wear legwarmers again. A good winter jacket has soft fleecy stuff on the inside and plasticky goretexy squares on the outside to keep the wind out. That means going international (local stuff doesn't cut it) Nalini, Santini (I *really* wish the local importer would get my size) is cheaper than Assos. For SA temps it works if you use a local jacket and a decent (international) windjammer on top to keep the wind out. I quite like the Nalini windjammer with zips on the side so you can get to your pockets. Adidas make a rain jacket with removable sleeves, which is good for rides that start cold and end warm. The rain jacket keeps the wind out. For the beanies I use a buff. I only cover my ears if I end the ride in the dark. Cover my mouth with the buff to prevent EIA -- no puffs here. The neoprene toe covers are good. Full neoprene booties are too warm. For gloves the best bet is two layers: inside cheap white cotton running gloves, and any full-fingered glove on top. Two layers is the only way to prevent the fingers from feeling the pain. Running gloves are cheap -- go to any running store. It gets too warm, and you remove one glove.

Well, your foot pushes down on the pedal. At the same time, your thigh pushes your hips up, and away from the pedal. You need to stabilise. And your core is used for breathing too, and we all know what happens when you boost your oxygen. This means you seriously use your abs when cycling. You have to decide if you want to train them separately, or if on-the-bike training is enough. What cramps first? What burns first? Legs or abs? That might help you decide. Is your back sore after a ride? If yes, you might want to train your core too -- or look at your bike setup.

Well, your foot pushes down on the pedal. At the same time, your thigh pushes your hips up, and away from the pedal. You need to stabilise. And your core is used for breathing too, and we all know what happens when you boost your oxygen. This means you seriously use your abs when cycling. You have to decide if you want to train them separately, or if on-the-bike training is enough. What cramps first? What burns first? Legs or abs? That might help you decide. Is your back sore after a ride? If yes, you might want to train your core too -- or look at your bike setup.

And chocolates. You have to lure the children with belgian chocolates... (I'm belgian, I'm allowed to make these jokes )

Dont forget the Euro Parliment Belgium's biggest export: politicians

Sorry to hear about Bruce. And his bike. Get well soon, both of ya.

I really recommend reading the following URL. It tells you common reasons small frames are illegal, large frames are illegal, how to appeal the rules. http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/techctr/tt_fit.html

50 years ago doping was legal[1] Then Tom Simpson died on the Ventoux' date=' in 1967. with pills in his pockets. And then doping became illegal. [1']http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Anquetil#doping

This requires a change of philosophy. If you can't chase the cheats, stop chasing! The system isn't working. So find the bugs, and fix 'em. Don't patch it. In sport: (1) biological passport, (2) disallow all doctors, except WADA approved doctors, (3) make drug testing independent of the UCI. (1) is important to catch new drugs without having to develop new tests. Stop chasing. (2) is important to stop drugs before they reach the athletes. Cut them off at the source. (3) is important because the UCI has a vested interest in letting some drugs sneak past. Follow the money.