Our man Response aka Primo aka ssbikeman has been knocking about Hong Kong of late. And, yes, he’s sending in reports. Here is the first of many I hope to post over the coming days. from: Primo Subject: Everything for sale nothing to buy When I arrived in Hong Kong, I brought with me some Read the full article…
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Hong Kong Report
Biker Down – Rebecca Allen
It never stops. More than 300 people wheeled and flip-flopped onto the CSU Oval on Friday to remember Rebecca Allen, an avid cyclist who was struck by a car and killed while riding early Tuesday morning. Allen, 32, was an undergraduate administrator at the Colorado State University Department of Journalism and Technical Communication. Because she Read the full article…
Parodie du Tour de France made in France Miniature
Big Tour stage this morning. Looks to be all settled out now. Hell of a show. I have to say, I rather enjoyed it. In other exciting Tour related news you can use: From: Brain Subject: Great TDF parody… Even though I’m not a French speaker, I can appreciate this. I’ve scrubbed a bit Read the full article…
Legally Speaking
So, this guy Ryan sends Gnome and I a lot of emails. I post most, if not all, of them. This one was a complete and total kick in the nuts. I have asked him to start contributing to Drunkcyclist directly, enough with the me posting his emails routine. We’ll see if he goes for Read the full article…
Barak Obama in Germany
In case you missed it. It really was something special. From: Vance Subject: A true leader Just wanted to pass this along. This is what a true leader sounds like. truthout.org/article/obama-delivers-soaring-call-unity-berlin Follow the link to transcript and video of Barak Obama’s speech in Berlin Thursday. The man does nothing short of inspire. Say hello to Read the full article…
Astana yards the Goose
This just in: From: Ryan Subject: Doper caught by internal controls Doper? Sacraficial lamb? Astana kicks “Goose” to the curb… velonews.com/…astana-sacks-gusev-over–abnormal-values u can add him to your list of former Armstrong associates. From the Velonews article: Astana has sacked Russian rider Vladimir Gusev for reportedly showing “abnormal values” during the team’s internal doping checks. “Vladimir Read the full article…
Doping is as doping does
With all talk of late regarding doping and the Hautacam, I thought it might be time to talk about Stage 10 of the 2000 Tour. At the time, Cyclingnews.com described it as follows: “Armstrong’s exploit was one of the most impressive in recent years; he blew away the competition one by one and essentially took Read the full article…
The email cometh
One in from my man Chris. He just can’t get enough love outta the fixie contingent in Arizona. From: Chris Subject: is it possible to jump a shark with a fixed gear? phoenixnewtimes.com/…fixed-gear-fanaticism-rolls-into-the-phx Before I take a bunch of shit from kids half my age – I own three fixed gear bikes. I’ve had one Read the full article…
And to think I walked away
And to think I walked away I had it all the world at my fingertips. Or, at least, the internet at my fingertips.. Pretty much “the world” these days. Receive the merchandise. Sit at my desk. Answer the phone. Comfort the lame. Go through the motions like everyone else. And to think I walked away. Read the full article…
I believe Vino…
I believe Vino…was doped to the gills. It was the feel good hit of the summer. Jul. 24, 2007 Double stage victor Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana)learned Tuesday that he had tested positive for homologous blood doping following his victory in last Saturday’s stage 13 individual time trial. Source: velonews.com One year later. How much has changed? Read the full article…
Novakula nearly bags one
What’s the Price of Darkness for The Prince of Darkness? Looks like $50 bucks. Syndicated columnist Robert Novak said he has been issued a $50 citation after hitting a pedestrian while driving in downtown Washington. Witnesses said the collision occurred about 10 a.m. Wednesday as the 77-year-old Novak was traveling near K Street in his Read the full article…
I can’t believe it.
Well, actually, I can believe it. I just don’t want to From: Todd Subject: Toronto cyclists have something to cheer about. The city’s favourite bike thief gets busted. theglobeandmail.com torontosun.com citynews.ca This wasn’t just a bike or two. The Police found what they believe to be 150 stolen bikes in that shop. There’s a staggering Read the full article…