Olympics Report #2

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Posted on 21 August 2008 by john

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We talk to Todd in Beijing after rain delayed mountain and BMX events. One of his Trek stores is just across the street from the BMX, track, and mountain venues. You can read Todd’s daily Olympic blog by clicking here.

13 Comments For This Post

Jackson Says:
August 21st, 2008 at 10:03 pm
I think the BMX riders are clipped in afterall. They showed some closeups in the races today and I am pretty sure I saw some mountain shoes on those guys. Did anyone else see that?
Soul_Rider Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:34 am
Hey – there is a reader submitted photo on Velonews from an Ault Park crit, there is a rider in what looks like a Huntington kit and riding maybe Aeolus wheels ….. Could it be one of the Johns ?!?
e mcbee Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:37 am
http://www.velonews.com/photo/62849
North Idaho Mt. Man Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 9:19 am
Some BMXers clip in and others do not. It is a preference thing. I did see the same footage that you are talking about, and most of them were wearing a typical mountian bike style shoe with clipless pedals. It has been a few years since I have had anything to do with BMX but the pedal of choice used to be a shimano spd pedal with a platform around it.
I Love Synch Swimming Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:31 am
Add to Craig Hummer’s list of events that he does commentary:

Tour de France
Olympic Road Race
Pro Bull Riding
Synchronized Swimming
CX Poser Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 11:05 am
John G on VeloNews:

http://www.velonews.com/photo/62849
Soul_Rider Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:03 pm
White Shoes. White Shades. White Tape. Black Socks ??

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Desert Dog Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:09 pm
They are not black socks. They are navy blue with green toes and heels. They match the navy blue/green shorts and green/white jerseys. Black would definitely by a quality fashion breech. Don’t despair, the Queer Eyes for the Straight/Fred Guys would be proud with the blue socks.
Dave Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 11:14 pm
Actually white shoes with black socks are in right now. I sport a pair myself. I have also seen some of the big names around Boulder wearing them.

Speaking of those guys did you know Tom Danielson has his own line of coffee? You can check it out at tdcoffee.com

It would be interesting to hear the 2Js review it.
Soul_Rider Says:
August 23rd, 2008 at 3:45 am
I thought as much on the socks – just trying for a friendly yet cheap jab.

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Desert Dog Says:
August 23rd, 2008 at 11:31 am
I agree with the “cool” factor of black socks, but they definitely don’t work with the Huntington kit. I applaud the critique. Since the 2js are cycling fashionista’s (sp?), they need to walk-the-walk if they are going to talk-the-talk.
Kirk A Says:
August 23rd, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Anyone going to jab at the carbon wheels/skinsuit in a training race? (unless of course the rear is the only Poweratap wheel available for use)
CB in NC Says:
August 24th, 2008 at 11:42 am
I would think a better-matching helmet could have been found. Or even that ubiquitous all-white (though trimmed in chrome) helmet that many sponsored teams are on this year. The blue of this one doesn’t seem quite right … a distraction, really.