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Vino' says he will be on Astana ... or heads will roll
Oh, this is rich. On the eve of the Tour de France no less. Who needs another doping story when you've got Vinokourov running his mouth, but then again it appears true if L'Equipe is right.
Kazakh coup to oust Armstrong and Bruyneel from Team Astana?
Vinokourov essentially led the downfall of Team Astana and now he believes it should be returned to him? Without Bruyneel this team would have disappeared never to be heard from again. He's helped bring them to prominence and dominance with Alberto Contador, so why in the world would the Kazakh Cycling Federation want to bring back a doper who has never won a grand tour? Maybe this does play out in Vinokourov's favor, but it would be unwise for Contador to part ways with Bruyneel.
Video: Tennessee State Criterium Championship Bike Races
A cool news video from the racing action on Signal Mountain.
Is Your Ab Workout Hurting Your Back?
Yes, yes it can. This is a good start for you to read to better understand the core, which is not your six pack. Moreover, combine a strong core with neutrally aligned hips and pelvis and you will see increased power in your legs!
Ex-champ Giove hit with drug charges
Here's one for you, how many quarter bags can a world champion mountain biker stuff in her car before getting caught by the cops? We now know the answer. I'm thinking Giove may have been smoking some of the inventory when she decided on that hair style.
Triathlete admits bribe attempt to lab
Maybe I should start a legal section on the blog in order to provide more in depth opinion. $25,900 is a lot of money, but I'm guessing the low-ball bribe is what got her caught. If you're wanting to get away with it then you're going to have to pay full retail plus at least a 20% tip.
Team directors oppose the Tour's two-day radio ban
This topic is causing quite a stir amongst riders and team managers. It's understandable it would create frustration when you look at all the advances that have been made in the sport. Why have radios been singled out? I can think of a lot more "throwback" ideas to implement if the Tour wants to make it more interesting, but to choose one that could compromise the safety of riders is stupid.
50th Fitchburg Longsjo Classic - Results
Tennessee native Nathan Brown won the juniors first stage TT in this classic event up in the northeast, and still holds on to the GC spot after stage two on Friday. This would be another big feather in Nathan's cap if he can pull off the overall win after having won the Edgar Soto Memorial Classic Juniors road race back in May. Keep an eye on him!
Clinton Fractures Elbow, Will Undergo Surgery
She'll be fine, I mean come on, she only broke one elbow. Tell her to call me when she breaks them both at the same time! (NC.com has personal experience in the matter)
Hydroxycut - the danger of weight-loss supplements
The short answer is to stay away from products like this and follow the section "a better approach to weight loss." A magic pill or special potion is not the answer, but instead eating smaller portions of fruits and vegetables more regularly.
Benefits of Biking to Work Keep Adding Up
It seems that everyone is looking for a way to capitalize on the stimulus bill, but I like Roger Crawford's money saving approaches better. Not only that, but he also could get rid of the Hydroxycut because his rides to work helped him lose 30 pounds! Aside from the health benefits and cost savings there are a lot of other good tips within the article if you're considering commuting to work by bike. The only thing left out in the equation is the increased productivity at work because of your increased energy levels!
Billy Mays - Did Head Injury Turn Deadly?
I was a bit stunned to read this on the heels of Michael Jackson passing away. It got me to thinking about cyclists who crash and hit their head. All too often we get back up and think nothing of it, but I believe we should pay closer attention to our bodies and not hesitate to take emergency precautions. After a bike crash, if at any point you notice something isn't right then get checked out immediately. Also, if you're the friend of someone and notice red flag head health issues then do your friend a favor and force them to get medical attention.
Emotional Support Leads To Sporting Success
We cannot do it alone. Share your athletic goals with family and friends so they understand your priorities. As they learn how important your goals are to you then they'll become more invested and hopefully willing to provide the support you need. However, if you never share your dreams then it'll be a seed that never grows.
Offbeat iReports: Your fun and amazing photos
Go to photo #3 to see a unique finish line banner.
Did You See That?
Elle Macpherson is leading our next BToGS ride.
Women’s Bike Blogs
I stumbled across this the other day and thought it was pretty cool. There are more and more women hopping on a bike and blogging about it. Now if we can just get them to start racing!
Smoopy's Vintage Bicycles
Wow, a pretty cool place to check out in Woodbury, TN.
Vino' says he will be on Astana ... or heads will roll
Oh, this is rich. On the eve of the Tour de France no less. Who needs another doping story when you've got Vinokourov running his mouth, but then again it appears true if L'Equipe is right.
Kazakh coup to oust Armstrong and Bruyneel from Team Astana?
Vinokourov essentially led the downfall of Team Astana and now he believes it should be returned to him? Without Bruyneel this team would have disappeared never to be heard from again. He's helped bring them to prominence and dominance with Alberto Contador, so why in the world would the Kazakh Cycling Federation want to bring back a doper who has never won a grand tour? Maybe this does play out in Vinokourov's favor, but it would be unwise for Contador to part ways with Bruyneel.
Video: Tennessee State Criterium Championship Bike Races
A cool news video from the racing action on Signal Mountain.
Is Your Ab Workout Hurting Your Back?
Yes, yes it can. This is a good start for you to read to better understand the core, which is not your six pack. Moreover, combine a strong core with neutrally aligned hips and pelvis and you will see increased power in your legs!
Ex-champ Giove hit with drug charges
Here's one for you, how many quarter bags can a world champion mountain biker stuff in her car before getting caught by the cops? We now know the answer. I'm thinking Giove may have been smoking some of the inventory when she decided on that hair style.
Triathlete admits bribe attempt to lab
Maybe I should start a legal section on the blog in order to provide more in depth opinion. $25,900 is a lot of money, but I'm guessing the low-ball bribe is what got her caught. If you're wanting to get away with it then you're going to have to pay full retail plus at least a 20% tip.
Team directors oppose the Tour's two-day radio ban
This topic is causing quite a stir amongst riders and team managers. It's understandable it would create frustration when you look at all the advances that have been made in the sport. Why have radios been singled out? I can think of a lot more "throwback" ideas to implement if the Tour wants to make it more interesting, but to choose one that could compromise the safety of riders is stupid.
50th Fitchburg Longsjo Classic - Results
Tennessee native Nathan Brown won the juniors first stage TT in this classic event up in the northeast, and still holds on to the GC spot after stage two on Friday. This would be another big feather in Nathan's cap if he can pull off the overall win after having won the Edgar Soto Memorial Classic Juniors road race back in May. Keep an eye on him!
Clinton Fractures Elbow, Will Undergo Surgery
She'll be fine, I mean come on, she only broke one elbow. Tell her to call me when she breaks them both at the same time! (NC.com has personal experience in the matter)
Hydroxycut - the danger of weight-loss supplements
The short answer is to stay away from products like this and follow the section "a better approach to weight loss." A magic pill or special potion is not the answer, but instead eating smaller portions of fruits and vegetables more regularly.
Benefits of Biking to Work Keep Adding Up
It seems that everyone is looking for a way to capitalize on the stimulus bill, but I like Roger Crawford's money saving approaches better. Not only that, but he also could get rid of the Hydroxycut because his rides to work helped him lose 30 pounds! Aside from the health benefits and cost savings there are a lot of other good tips within the article if you're considering commuting to work by bike. The only thing left out in the equation is the increased productivity at work because of your increased energy levels!
Billy Mays - Did Head Injury Turn Deadly?
I was a bit stunned to read this on the heels of Michael Jackson passing away. It got me to thinking about cyclists who crash and hit their head. All too often we get back up and think nothing of it, but I believe we should pay closer attention to our bodies and not hesitate to take emergency precautions. After a bike crash, if at any point you notice something isn't right then get checked out immediately. Also, if you're the friend of someone and notice red flag head health issues then do your friend a favor and force them to get medical attention.
Emotional Support Leads To Sporting Success
We cannot do it alone. Share your athletic goals with family and friends so they understand your priorities. As they learn how important your goals are to you then they'll become more invested and hopefully willing to provide the support you need. However, if you never share your dreams then it'll be a seed that never grows.
Offbeat iReports: Your fun and amazing photos
Go to photo #3 to see a unique finish line banner.
Did You See That?
Elle Macpherson is leading our next BToGS ride.
Women’s Bike Blogs
I stumbled across this the other day and thought it was pretty cool. There are more and more women hopping on a bike and blogging about it. Now if we can just get them to start racing!
Smoopy's Vintage Bicycles
Wow, a pretty cool place to check out in Woodbury, TN.
posted by NashvilleCyclist.com at 7/04/2009 02:01:00 AM
3 Comments:
will someone explain to me how banning radios compromises the riders' safety? everybody keeps saying that and i don't get it.
I wrote a response that became too lengthy, so now maybe I'll put it up as a separate blog post. Stay tuned to my opinion on this topic.
Ha. I'm glad you found our blog, but it is going to take some convincing for me to start racing! Another Middle TN bike blogger could probably be persuaded, though -- have you found Susan Cyclist yet? However, if you have any slower group rides planned, do let me know. Thanks for the link!
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