Archives for July 2009
Shoes
What is the most popular shoe in the Tour de France Peloton? Take a look at this pic to find out.
Sunglasses
My dad says I am being too hard on Lance in my commentary, so I thought I would focus on something that Lance and I have in common. We both love Oakley sunglasses. Lance loves them because they pay him a ton of money, and I like them because they are super awesome glasses. If […]
The Green Jersey
I sent a text message to my wife today asking if it would be O.K. if I went for a ride this evening. She replied by saying, “Sure, just bring home the green jersey.” I took that as permission to buy a new jersey. I wanted to be sure that is what she meant, so […]
Tour de France Coverage and Podcasts
Lance is back, and everyone wants more coverage of the Tour de France. If Versus coverage leaves you wanting more, and it probably does, then check out these resources:
ITV Podcast- Without a doubt the best Tour de France podcast. It is from British media outlet ITV, so it is very slanted towards Brit riders, but […]
Cycling on the Radio?
I was in my car on my way to work this morning, when the local sports radio host, Dan Sileo, was going on and on about what a cool story it is that Lance Armstrong is in a virtual tie in the Tour de France. I am not sure how I feel about an ex […]
Lance a Traitor?
Just 30 minutes after writing about how we should give Lance Armstrong a break, he goes and does something inexcusable. Today’s stage 3 in The Tour de France was one seemingly set up for the sprinters….but several experienced riders knew that a section of crosswinds was awaiting the peloton less than 25 miles from the […]
Le Tour v. Armstrong
I usually take the Tour de France’s side in things when it comes to Le Tour v. Armstrong. Today, I am siding with Mr. Lance for the first time in a while. Here is the situation: Tour de France officials are petitioning the UCI to sanction Team Astana because they repeatedly show up less than […]
