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Enhanced Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (282)There has been some discussion on the HIgh Road kits for this year. John G. thinks they are quite cool, while John K finds them cartoonish & ugly.
Could this Hulkster shirt be the inspiration?
I can almost hear Nigel Tufnell now talking about why he likes the kit of Cavendish, ‘I quite like it a lot, really, it is as if someone pulled away the skin to see the stomach muscles, kind of like my shirt. This is what I am wearing, under my skin, right?’
The Two Johns spend a Friday night talking about the Tour of California and nothing else but everything else that is known as listener feedback. This week’s winner wants more Horner, compares the Johns to Kirk & Spock searching the cycling universe for intelligence, those left in his wake include: Alva the beautiful threatens legal recourse for injuries sustained, John G. getting legal & filing papers putting the kaibosh on MTB talk, another girl leaves cycling dude, some stats on why espresso might be an important recovery drink, saddles, compact v. classic frame geometry, why are the John’s not nobel?, helmet visors, how do I make the most of gaining 25# and not riding much?, bike racing on tv is boring, balancing baby & biking, cross will not go away, eurotrash… you get the idea, it goes on & on…but at the end we do select a winner to receive the Slipstreams provided by our friends at Defeet.
February 21st, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Ah-ha! Now that makes sense. On behalf of someone who enjoys road, cross, and mtb racing (but would consider the off-road stuff her speciality) I would agree that mtbers can certainly be sketchy to ride with on the road. I was lucky enough to get some pointers from some other more experienced road racers. I was also smart enough to listen and learn so I can now hold my own on group rides/races.
I apologize for the stab on the cx handling skills thing…I thought there was some mention of MTBers not seeing the beauty of road racing when it came to tactics, traditions, etc. I understand it all and follow it religiously. However, for me womens road racing locally is awfully boring and with small turnouts every race resembles the one before. The same can be said for a good majority of MTB races. Cyclocross is the most exciting for me because it is such a level playing field with strong roadies, pro mtbers all in the mix together.
February 22nd, 2009 at 7:17 am
Nigel would absolutely approve of that kit. You know David St.Hubbins would chose Campy, because it goes to Eleven. It’s one faster.
February 23rd, 2009 at 2:27 am
Guinness and haggis. Guinness……. and haggis? I come to the masters for enlightenment and wisdom yet all they can say is “GUINNESS AND HAGGIS”?!?!?!?
“Only” 10 miles? ONLY??? You weren’t there, maaaaaaaan! You. Weren’t. There! At night I still see that trail rearing up before me. I still see the guy on the singlespeed riding by me. I still hear the screams (possibly mine).
And don’t get me started on the accent…
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:33 am
Monsieur Stump,
Sorry. We read your email late in the three hour all-email ‘cast and did not afford it the attention it deserved. My serious recommendation is to eat a full, sensible meal 3 hours prior to your first effort then stay topped off with a mix of “during exercise” drink mix and some easily digestible solids like bars, figs, and gels of your choice. Lastly, recover with your mates at the pub whilst downing 1 pint of Guinness per segment ridden.
Yours, John G.
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:21 am
Yes, yes I know… The emails are flooding in correcting me. My Trekie membership has been rescinded. It is, of course, James TIBERIUS Kirk, not whatever I said. Upon a second listen I think I got a few other things wrong. “Bread and Circuses” was the episode in season 2 where Kirk, Spock, and McCoy are forced into participating in televised gladiator-style games. They fight other gladiators, not lions. In “Wink of an Eye” (season 3) we see Kirk get it on with a time-accelerated alien in his cabin. And finally, “Space Seed” featured Ricardo Montalban as Khan Noonien Singh where he tries to seduce Lt. Marla McGivers. “The Wrath of Khan” was the title of the second Star Trek film. Whew, I hope to now have redeemed myself, but I’ll probably be demoted to the rank of red shirt.
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:21 am
You’re not making it any better, John. I’d keep it under your hat, petit lapin.
February 23rd, 2009 at 12:22 pm
There’s a good pic montage of the pitchfork, ehr…syringe-fork guy getting shoved my LA on today’s bikesnob. Kinda funny.
February 23rd, 2009 at 12:26 pm
yes, I saw it here too – http://magliarosa.wordpress.com/2009/02/20/diabo-moderno/
February 23rd, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Ah, you are most wise and learned, Obi Wan John G. My faith in you is restored and the wrath of Team Don Logan no longer marches westwards to “own” you with a set of Marzocchi Bombers
(Seriously, thanks for that!)
February 24th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
2Js – rock on about the whole evangelical cycling thing. I get so tired of people thinking I want to be a bike activist or be as passionate about other cycling initiatives just because I’m enthusiastic about road riding. I like to ride, that doesn’t mean I want to save the world with my bike.
February 24th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Amen. Someone once gave my name to a reporter who wanted stories of bike commuters. I don’t really commute, I just occasionally ride the 33 miles home in the PM and back in the AM. It’s one way of getting in some miles especially in the winter when the light is scarce.
I told the reporter I probably wasn’t his poster child and that I didn’t give a steaming pile if anyone else likes bikes. If you like bikes then we have something to talk about but I’m not here to convince you. If someone wants to get into it, I’ll do my best to help but let’s face it, half of the time I’m trying kill the people I’m riding with.
Some people don’t get that the 2jpc is roadie talk not the Fredcast. We often make fun of the other forms of cyling, mostly in good fun. We know mountain biking is cool and tough as hell. Cyclocross is even better. Tris are for people with too much time. Recumbants are… nevermind. I don’t hate Freds and I’m sure someone out there considers me one. I actually like helping the dorks, I just don’t want to seen with them.
Johns, looks as if my Budda-like mood has worn off. Means I need to ride.
February 24th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Solvang = Danish (not Dutch)
February 24th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Actually, this Fred shows up prepared for rides and while never needing a tube from someone and have gladly given many up to much better riders than myself. Do they think the added weight will kill their time?. I expect the good karma will come back to me later. No worries, that’s not why I help.
February 24th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Sorry to interrupt, I detect a disturbance in the force. What’s this? A picture of John the Abstainer? The listeners shall collectively ’save that one for later’.
February 25th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
There is some evidence that a water bottle on the seat tube helps aerodynamics. This also depends on the bike frame and the rider.
If you have a few months I recommend reading through the forums on the following site. Good info backed up with testing.
http://www.biketechreview.com/
February 27th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
I’m still working my way thru the mega-long podcast. I thought I’d share my views on white shoes. The comment that affected me was not made about cycling shoes or sneakers, but it has influenced my choice of color on all shoes. I was looking to buy some baseball cleats way back when I was young enough to still think I would be a major leaguer. The salesman informed me that white cleats were for girls softball. This has eaten at me over the years, and now, none of my shoes are white. Who wants to be likened to a 10 year old girl. I have black running shoes, black basketball shoes, black everyday sneakers and, of course, black cycling shoes. I hope that I can plant a little seed of insecurity in all of you.
February 27th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Standard color of GoGo boots were white. Ask yourself, Chuck Taylor’s? Hmm… Black or White? If you rock and rolled, there’s was never a question.
February 28th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Why not be like the “bay city rollers ” and have a cycle kit in tartan! Fun Run Robbie
March 1st, 2009 at 10:19 am
There is a team near me which has a not-so-fetching pink tartan kit – really!!! It is truly disgusting. Anyone riding with them has to wear shades to prevent their eyes from bleeding. I don’t know if it was inspired by the Bay City Rollers or not.
March 2nd, 2009 at 6:39 am
John G.
You really need to watch the movie “Trekkies”, only then will you really appreciate “Star Trek”. It also makes you realize how little you know about “Star Trek”.
G’ville Scott
March 2nd, 2009 at 8:18 am
Seen it. And yes, the more I know the less I know. LL&P or in Klingon – yIn tIq ‘ej chep
March 3rd, 2009 at 6:23 am
I read somewhere that Cav won a bet with Dave Zabriskie- the dare was to point to his ‘nads when crossing the finish line. Does he mean ‘this kit is the bollocks’ or ‘it’s all a load of balls’?
But seriously, it was something to do with the D’z nuts shammy cream I think. I wonder if Cav listens to The Chronic to fire himself up for races?