Archive for December 2009
How do I become the best Tour de France climber?
December 9, 2009
the tour de france is 2000 or more mile long and goes for three weeks in july.
first, you need to have a ridiculously low BMI because climbing is a power to weight ratio kind of thing.
i.e. my wife is 96 lbs and 5’2" her BMI is 17.6 this is about right. my BMI is 23.6 at 5’8" and 155 lbs. no matter how much i dream, i have no chance.
Levi is a really good climber for someone his size, but the best are tiny people. i.e. Gilberto Simoni who’s BMI is 17.9.
it helps to live and train at a really high altitude so that you’re used to the lack of oxygen. think of famous mountains like the rocky’s, dolemites, alps, or andee’s. there are some really great climbers from Columbia.
lastly, spend 8 hours a day on your bike starting now!
Tour de France 2009 : Best of 1
December 8, 2009
Tour de France 2009 : Best of 1Quad Bike Racing – WOW!!!!!! :D :)
December 8, 2009
quad bike racing @ www.garlandsleisure.co.uk in the Midlands UK. Great for groups, a real laugh and really competitive. Come and have a go see whos the fastest?! The music is by Echo Empire www.myspace.com/echoempireband – who are possibly the best band in the world???!!! but they definitely have the best drummer 
Duration : 0:1:20
Tour de France Lance’s Duel with Ullrich in on Wheels
December 7, 2009
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IN THIS SCENE: In 2003 Jan Ullrich and Lance Armstrong face off in a duel in Stage 19 of the tour on a rain soaked course. The outcome of the Tour hangs in the balance.
ABOUT THIS FILM: Le Tour de France, the toughest bicycle race of all celebrated its 100th birthday in 2003. Year after year this spectacular event fascinates millions of people worldwide. But within the beauty of the French coutryside and the tensions of the race, Academy Award Winner Pepe Danquart chose to illustrate the torture and the pain, the fear and the courage of the riders of the Tour.
In the process he captures the thrill of the race, the essence of the stunning landscape, and shines light on the Tour’s supporting cast – the masseurs, managers, fans and more. Adding a fine sense of history, on Wheels transcends the sport it celebrates to reveal an astonishing human endeavor.
Featuring the world’s best bike racers – Lance Armstrong, Eric Zabel, Jan Ullrich, Tyler Hamilton, Alexandre Vinokurov, Andreas Klöden & more!
Duration : 0:3:34
New GT Fury DH race bike
December 7, 2009
Mick Hannah, DH racer extraordinaire tells us why he likes his new carbon fiber GT Fury.
More info here:
http://seaotter.mtbr.com/2009/04/24/mick-hannah-and-the-new-gt-fury/
Duration : 0:2:1
How many calories can I burn in 1 hour bike riding?
December 4, 2009
I am a woman weighing about 165lbs and want to know how many calories I am burning riding my bike and pulling my twins in their trailer. They weigh 28 lbs each.
If you none stop pedal, Maybe 300-400. If you pedal and sometimes coast, less.
How do i participate in the tour de france?
December 4, 2009
Im a 16 year old boy. I practice cycling everyday. I live in India, Hyderabad..im really interested in participating in the tour de France..but i dont think there are any special..resources..or any institutions in india..which encourage and develop cycling skills..and bring greater opportunities to people with interests in cycling..what do i do? does the government of India help in cycling?
the Tour De France is only open to UCI registered "trade" PROFESSIONAL TEAMS (Usuall 9 Teamates to a team, 18-22 teams invited to the race)
You would need to 1st get a license from you country to race(Easy), Get permission to race outside of your country(from that federation)
Move to another country(USA or Europe), Apply to that countries’ Federation for Another racing liscense.
Then you need to get good enough for a team to offer you a contract to race for them. Start winning alot of races. then a Pro Tour Team will offer you a contract.
spend 5years racing to help someone else win races(a domestique), and maybe then they will let you try to win a race
If you do win races, then the team might assign you to the TDF team
Now that that has happened, Expcect to ride 6-8 hours a day, for 23 days at an average speed of between 24-30 mph(40+kph) and sometimes at speeds of twice that amount (I didnt enven mention the mountains you need to climb
I wrote the above to let you in on what is really involved in getting there
i do hope this doesnt discourage you, because this sport is the best one in the world. start locally(in India, then look into trying to do the races many cycling federation have in and around Asia)
Lance Armstrong Tour de France 2009
December 3, 2009
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Campy Super Record 11 at Rock N Road Cyclery
December 3, 2009
Capagnolo has been at the forefront of quality bicycle racing components for generations. With the introduction of the Campy Super Record 11 they maintain their preeminence. Rock N’ Road Cyclery’s sales expert, Eric, provides a quick overview of this new groupo. Drop by any of the Rock N’ Road Stores in Orange County to get up close and personal with the Super Record 11. For store locations and contact information visit http://www.RockNRoadCyclery.net or call the Irvine Store at 949-733-2453
Duration : 0:1:51
is bike riding considered a streanous exerise if trying to conceive?
December 2, 2009
I have been trying to conceive for some time now and even though my weight is just 138 lbs and my height 5 8" My cholesterol is borderline bad. So my I decided to learn how to ride a bike and I am doing pretty well (tried to learn swimming but couldn’t – I heard that’s another good natal exercise). What do you guys think? is bike riding considered a streanous exerise when trying to conceive?
No bike riding is good also a good form of non strenous exercise is walking either on the treadmill or outside. You can still exercise while pregnant you do have to tune it down some but bike riding will not hurt your chances of conceiving. Good luck and congrats on the exercise.