Howdy kids, it's been a fun week in the world of road bikin'. This past week was the world championships! Follow along as we take a look at the weeks festivities.
But first.
Local Racing:
Week in Review:
-AZ Hill Climb Championships: Mt. Graham, AZ- Sept 28; I bet it was really hilly, but to my knowledge no ASUCTC members went.
-AZ Cyclocross Race #1: Payson, AZ- Sept 28; Results haven't been posted yet, so I'll update those at a later time. I was a little under the weather, so maybe Niko could write a supplement recapping the fun.
Races in October:
-AZ Cyclocross Race #2: Gilbert, AZ- Oct 4; http://azcross.com/content/races/october_4th2c_2008.aspx
-Tour De Scottsdale: Scottsdale, AZ- Oct. 5; http://www.dcbadventures.com/recent/eventDetails.php?id=46
-AZ Cyclocross Race #3: Mesa, AZ- Oct. 12; http://azcross.com/content/races/october_12th2c_2008.aspx
**This race is going to be run by the club, so look out for an email with more information in the coming weeks.
-AZ Cyclocross Race #4: Cave Creek, AZ- Oct. 25; http://azcross.com/content/races/october_25th2c_2008.aspx
*Cyclocross Practice: Thursday 5:30pm @ Kiwanis Park
Pro Racing:
World Championships:
Sept 23: U-23 Men's Time Trial: Adriano Malori of Italy took the win. Patrick Gretsch of Germany was second, and Cameron Meyer (Australia) was third.
Sept 24: Women's Time Trial: American Amber Neben took the win. Chrisitiane Soeder (Austria) took silver on the new P4, and Judith Arndt (Germany) got the bronze.
Sept 25: Fabian Cancellara (Switzerland) decided that he was too tired to race Worlds, so the race was pretty wide open. Bert Grabsch (Germany) ended up taking a solid win with a gap of 42 seconds to second place, Svein Tuft (Canada). By the way, Tuft ended up getting a flat in the last six kilometers and ended up riding in on his road bike. American Dave Zabriskie rounded out the podium.
Sept 26: U23 Men's Road Race: Young Colombian Fabio Duarte won the gold medal in a suicide attack in the final kilometer. Simone Ponzi (Italy) and John Degenkolb (Germany) rounded out the podium.
Sept 27: Women's Road Race: Nicole Cooke (Great Britain) out sprinted Marianne Vos (Netherlands) and Judith Arndt (Germany). An attack in the last 15 k made the race essentially between these three, with only two other riders finishing within a minute of the trio.
Sept 28: Men's Road Race: With the news that defending world champion Paolo Bettini would be retiring, the road race was expected to be a show a force by the Squadra Azzurra who were going to deliver the win to their retiring champion. That's wort of how it worked out. The race was an amazing show of force for the Italians, but it wasn't Bettini who won -- it was Ballan. On the last lap, a break that included three Italians managed to make it up the road. Missing from the break were the three pre-race favorites; Bettini, Valverde and Freire. These three spent so much time marking each other, that a break of six riders (Alessandro Ballan (Italy), Joaquin Rodriguez (Spain), Thomas Lövkvist (Sweden), Fabian Wegmann (Germany), Matti Breschel (Denmark) and Greg Van Avermaet (Belgium)) managed to sneak up the road. The presence of the Italians and Rodriguez meant that the two powerhouse teams (Italy and Spain) weren't going to take up the chase. That last lap became a lap of honor for Bettini, who spent time riding shaking hands and waving to fans. Meanwhile up the road, the three Italians took turns attacking the break. In the last 3k Ballan launched an insane attack and managed to stay away till the end. Damiano Cunego (Italy) and Matti Breschel (Denmark) rounded out the podium The main group rolled in 5 minutes down with Bettini and Erik Zabel (bff and fellow retiree) holding hands. I look forward to seeing Ballan attack on Muur the in the rainbow jersey next year.
Cyclocross:
Cross Vegas - Sept. 24: Lance Armstrong got 22nd. I'm not to sure anything else really matters. I guess further up on the course there was some sort of fight between two guys for the win. I think one was really tall, and another one was dressed in a Captain America outfit. I can't be sure but this picture seems to indicate that the tall guy, I think his name is Ryan Trebon won. Adam Craig got third, and still has a mustache.
Jonathon Page's Planet Bike Cup - Sept 27 & 28: In Belgium, the Belgians like to name bike races after their heroes. These heroes don't even need to necessarily be dead either. For example, the GP Sven Nys -- won 7 of 9 times by Sven Nys. I mention this, to give a little context to why there would be a race series in Wisconsin, named after a guy who isn't dead yet. Page is the top American cyclocrosser, and in true form he dominated his own race series winning both races.
And I'm spent,
Anthony
*All photos courtesy of Cyclingnews
Monday, September 29, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Cyclocross
ASUCTC President Nikolai Skievaski shows the proper technique when going over a barrier.
In Arizona it's easy to take 'cross for granted, in much the same way we take winter for granted. It's the brief vacation from the monotony of road racing and the heat of an 8 month summer. Before you know it, it's gone. At least, that's the way it is for people who get excited by cyclocross. For many, it's an obscure word that has very little meaning. In the subculture of cycling, it's the subculture's subculture (Maybe a little bit like indoor cycling or offroad unicycling)
According to Wikipedia, cyclocross finds its origin in Europe where, "road racers in the early 1900s would race each other to the next town over from them and that they were allowed to cut through farmer's fields, over fences or take any other shortcuts in order to make it to the next town first. This was a way for them to stay in shape during the winter months and put a twist on road racing. In addition, riding off road in more difficult conditions than smooth pavement increased the intensity at which the cyclists were riding and improved their on-the-road bike handling abilities."
A lot has changed from its origin. Now cyclocross is a full on organized winter sport with some athletes making their entire career focus strictly on racing cross. The most popular example of this is Belgian Sven Nys(video).
Equipment is a lot different as well. Nowadays there are special bikes made especially for cyclocross. The frames of these bikes are made to allow for clearance of larger tires than would be normally used on the road. Components are usually the same as on road bikes, except 'cross bikes use old style cantilever brakes. These brakes suck at stopping, but they give plenty of clearance for the larger tires and mud. Go here to read and look at pictures from cyclingnews' write up of American Jonathan Page's bike last year.
Now, the racing. Basically, a 'cross race is structured similar to a criterium would be on the road. There is a set course that racers go over, and the racers are racing for a certain amount of time not distance. The similarities end there though, because a cyclocross course is mostly done off-road. Along with the terrain, courses usually have many sharp turns that test a riders bike handling skills. There are also barriers and run-ups, which usually require a racer to dismount, and run with their bike in order to clear efficiently -- usually.
Now you know a little bit about cyclocross. The AZ season starts this Sunday, and it should be fun.
-Anthony
Sunday, September 21, 2008
This Week in Road Cycling: Sept 22 to Sept 28
Hello everyone, the road racing season is pretty much over. With that comes a little more cyclocross, and probably a little bit more verbal stupidity from me. This week has a little bit of both -- have fun.
Local Racing:
Week in Review:
-Buckeye Crit: CAT 5: Luke Wandrey, 4th place, CAT 4: Nikolai Skievaski, 5th place.
In honor of Luke's amazing result in his first race ever, our Niko has written a short description of Luke's race.
"ASUCTC's newest road racer, Luke Wandrey, competed in is first race. The field of nearly twenty looked strong and many riders dropped off the peloton as they progressed fluidly through laps of the clean course. Luke remained confidently propped in the top third. The final quarter mile was plagued with a gradual incline before three turns into the finishing stretch; these technicalities added to what would become a dramatic finish. As expected, a mature brute attacked the peloton at the base of the climb, followed by a racer close on this wheel. Who else from the masses would respond? That's right, our very own Luke! He sprung around the group, flicking out of his saddle in an effort that would drain his holdings. The front two had created an insurmountable gap and the remainder of the peloton was left to fend for the scraps. Luke sprinted to a respectable forth place finish."
And since I wasn't there, I'm going to go ahead and make up a race report from Niko's first race as a CAT 4. Be prepared, it's easily some of the lamest writing I've ever done.
Niko was tired. The dragon in turn three had succeeded in roasting half of the field. Niko felt pretty good though, aside from some singed hair on his left leg. When the bell lap finally arrived, the frightened peloton was hesitant to set a go much faster. Many where too scared they'd breakaway, and be easy pickings for the hungry dragon. That is, except for Niko. He attacked hard and drew a giant sword out of his rear jersey pocket, plunging it deep into the dragon's chest. Seeing the dragon vanquished emboldened many of the riders in the pack, and they began to sprint. Niko, tired from all of the vanquishing, as well as from carrying that heavy sword, managed to hang on for fifth.
Good job to both Luke and Niko.
Races in September:
-AZ Hill Climb Championships: Mt. Graham, AZ- Sept 28; http://presteza.com/MtGrahamIndex.html
-AZ Cyclocross Race #1: Payson, AZ- Sept 28; http://www.azcross.com/content/races/september_28th2c_2008.aspx
Races in October:
-AZ Cyclocross Race #2: Gilbert, AZ- Oct 4; http://azcross.com/content/races/october_4th2c_2008.aspx
-Tour De Scottsdale: Scottsdale, AZ- Oct. 5; http://www.dcbadventures.com/recent/eventDetails.php?id=46
-AZ Cyclocross Race #3: Mesa, AZ- Oct. 12; http://azcross.com/content/races/october_12th2c_2008.aspx
**This race is going to be run by the club, so look out for an email with more information in the coming weeks.
-AZ Cyclocross Race #4: Cave Creek, AZ- Oct. 25; http://azcross.com/content/races/october_25th2c_2008.aspx
*Cyclocross Practice: Thursday 5:30pm @ Kiwanis Park
Pro Racing:
Vuelta Espana: In case you forgot, Alberto Contador (Astana) was firmly in control of the race. With no big mountains left, it was just a matter of survival for Contador, and a new dynasty in pro cycling will begin. Sounds melodramatic right?
Stage 15: David Garcia Dapena* (Xacobeo Galicia) took a well deserved win out of a really big break. In a way it was payback for his small Spanish team, who felt that Contador had been mean in not handing them the win the day before. The Accountant is still golden.
*Most ridiculous looking helmet on the planet.
Stage 16: Blah, blah, blah, Tom Boonen (Quickstep), Contador.
Stage 17: Blah, blah, blah, Tom Boonen's teammate Wouter Weylandts (Quickstep), Contador.
Stage 18: Imanol Erviti Ollo (Caisse D'Epargne) won a close sprint out of a breakaway group. Guess who is still wearing the Maillot Oro?
Stage 19: David Arroyo (Caisse D'Epargne) makes it two in a row for the Spanish team who is sponsored by a French bank. This is getting kind of boring.
Stage 20 TT: The final time trial, an uphill race against the clock, gave a little bit more excitement than the last few days. Contador lost 31 seconds to his teammate Levi Leipheimer who took the win. It's really not that exciting, but imagine how much tension there would have been if Leipheimer would have ruined his teammates chance at being the youngest person to win all three grand tours.
Stage 21: Picture time! The last day of a grand tour is pretty much never taken seriously, and this Vuelta was no different. It's a day for most of the peloton to relax and take it easy. Someone has to win the stage though, and this year it was Matti Breschel (CSC-Saxo Bank).
The final podium for the Vuelta: Contador-1, Leipheimer-2, Sastre-3, Moncoutie-best climber, Van Avermaet-points.
The first week was pretty neat with all of the lead changes, but this race always seemed like a foregone conclusion. The Contador era is starting to feel pretty boring. Good thing Armstrong will be back next year to bring his trademark spontaneity back to the sport.
Tour of Poland: Poland? Who cares about Poland right? Normally I wouldn't, but Jens Voigt won and I have a rule that I always take any opportunity to mention how awesome Jens Voigt is. I don't even really know what happened in the race. All I know is that he wore a plastic bag over his head in stage six and received a giant teddy bear. Here, watch this video of Jens Voigt. It has nothing to do with Poland.
Cyclocross:
GP Neerpelt Wisselbeker Eric Vanderaerden (Belgium): Belgians like giving things really long names. The Lord (Sven Nys) of cyclocross kicked off his season with his new team (Landbouwkrediet-Tönissteiner) by winning.
FSA Star Crossed (USA): The domestic cross season got of to a much dirty start this weekend, with team Cyclocrossworld-Cannondale rider Jeremy Powers taking the win up in Washington.
Rad Racing GP (USA): Team Cyclocrossworld-Cannondale is starting off the season pretty well. US national cyclocross champ Tim Johnson took the win a day after his teammate.
The world championships are this coming weekend so the shorter posts might not be for awhile.
Until next time, take care.
Anthony
Local Racing:
Week in Review:
-Buckeye Crit: CAT 5: Luke Wandrey, 4th place, CAT 4: Nikolai Skievaski, 5th place.
In honor of Luke's amazing result in his first race ever, our Niko has written a short description of Luke's race.
"ASUCTC's newest road racer, Luke Wandrey, competed in is first race. The field of nearly twenty looked strong and many riders dropped off the peloton as they progressed fluidly through laps of the clean course. Luke remained confidently propped in the top third. The final quarter mile was plagued with a gradual incline before three turns into the finishing stretch; these technicalities added to what would become a dramatic finish. As expected, a mature brute attacked the peloton at the base of the climb, followed by a racer close on this wheel. Who else from the masses would respond? That's right, our very own Luke! He sprung around the group, flicking out of his saddle in an effort that would drain his holdings. The front two had created an insurmountable gap and the remainder of the peloton was left to fend for the scraps. Luke sprinted to a respectable forth place finish."
And since I wasn't there, I'm going to go ahead and make up a race report from Niko's first race as a CAT 4. Be prepared, it's easily some of the lamest writing I've ever done.
Niko was tired. The dragon in turn three had succeeded in roasting half of the field. Niko felt pretty good though, aside from some singed hair on his left leg. When the bell lap finally arrived, the frightened peloton was hesitant to set a go much faster. Many where too scared they'd breakaway, and be easy pickings for the hungry dragon. That is, except for Niko. He attacked hard and drew a giant sword out of his rear jersey pocket, plunging it deep into the dragon's chest. Seeing the dragon vanquished emboldened many of the riders in the pack, and they began to sprint. Niko, tired from all of the vanquishing, as well as from carrying that heavy sword, managed to hang on for fifth.
Good job to both Luke and Niko.
Races in September:
-AZ Hill Climb Championships: Mt. Graham, AZ- Sept 28; http://presteza.com/MtGrahamIndex.html
-AZ Cyclocross Race #1: Payson, AZ- Sept 28; http://www.azcross.com/content/races/september_28th2c_2008.aspx
Races in October:
-AZ Cyclocross Race #2: Gilbert, AZ- Oct 4; http://azcross.com/content/races/october_4th2c_2008.aspx
-Tour De Scottsdale: Scottsdale, AZ- Oct. 5; http://www.dcbadventures.com/recent/eventDetails.php?id=46
-AZ Cyclocross Race #3: Mesa, AZ- Oct. 12; http://azcross.com/content/races/october_12th2c_2008.aspx
**This race is going to be run by the club, so look out for an email with more information in the coming weeks.
-AZ Cyclocross Race #4: Cave Creek, AZ- Oct. 25; http://azcross.com/content/races/october_25th2c_2008.aspx
*Cyclocross Practice: Thursday 5:30pm @ Kiwanis Park
Pro Racing:
Vuelta Espana: In case you forgot, Alberto Contador (Astana) was firmly in control of the race. With no big mountains left, it was just a matter of survival for Contador, and a new dynasty in pro cycling will begin. Sounds melodramatic right?
Stage 15: David Garcia Dapena* (Xacobeo Galicia) took a well deserved win out of a really big break. In a way it was payback for his small Spanish team, who felt that Contador had been mean in not handing them the win the day before. The Accountant is still golden.
*Most ridiculous looking helmet on the planet.
Stage 16: Blah, blah, blah, Tom Boonen (Quickstep), Contador.
Stage 17: Blah, blah, blah, Tom Boonen's teammate Wouter Weylandts (Quickstep), Contador.
Stage 18: Imanol Erviti Ollo (Caisse D'Epargne) won a close sprint out of a breakaway group. Guess who is still wearing the Maillot Oro?
Stage 19: David Arroyo (Caisse D'Epargne) makes it two in a row for the Spanish team who is sponsored by a French bank. This is getting kind of boring.
Stage 20 TT: The final time trial, an uphill race against the clock, gave a little bit more excitement than the last few days. Contador lost 31 seconds to his teammate Levi Leipheimer who took the win. It's really not that exciting, but imagine how much tension there would have been if Leipheimer would have ruined his teammates chance at being the youngest person to win all three grand tours.
Stage 21: Picture time! The last day of a grand tour is pretty much never taken seriously, and this Vuelta was no different. It's a day for most of the peloton to relax and take it easy. Someone has to win the stage though, and this year it was Matti Breschel (CSC-Saxo Bank).
The final podium for the Vuelta: Contador-1, Leipheimer-2, Sastre-3, Moncoutie-best climber, Van Avermaet-points.
The first week was pretty neat with all of the lead changes, but this race always seemed like a foregone conclusion. The Contador era is starting to feel pretty boring. Good thing Armstrong will be back next year to bring his trademark spontaneity back to the sport.
Tour of Poland: Poland? Who cares about Poland right? Normally I wouldn't, but Jens Voigt won and I have a rule that I always take any opportunity to mention how awesome Jens Voigt is. I don't even really know what happened in the race. All I know is that he wore a plastic bag over his head in stage six and received a giant teddy bear. Here, watch this video of Jens Voigt. It has nothing to do with Poland.
Cyclocross:
GP Neerpelt Wisselbeker Eric Vanderaerden (Belgium): Belgians like giving things really long names. The Lord (Sven Nys) of cyclocross kicked off his season with his new team (Landbouwkrediet-Tönissteiner) by winning.
FSA Star Crossed (USA): The domestic cross season got of to a much dirty start this weekend, with team Cyclocrossworld-Cannondale rider Jeremy Powers taking the win up in Washington.
Rad Racing GP (USA): Team Cyclocrossworld-Cannondale is starting off the season pretty well. US national cyclocross champ Tim Johnson took the win a day after his teammate.
The world championships are this coming weekend so the shorter posts might not be for awhile.
Until next time, take care.
Anthony
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Nathan's Triathlon Volunteering
Hey Team,
Coming out and support your teammates and all of the triathletes competing in Nathan's Triathlon on Sunday, Sept 21st. ASUCTC is aiding on the bike course and needs your help. Please meet at the volunteer tent at Tempe Beach Park at 5:30a.m. After we check in (and receive our volunteer shirts, etc.) we'll ride over to our positions on the bike course on the corner of Center and Washington. Feel free to call me at (760) 889-3742 if you need anything else. We'll see you there!Thanks,
Phil
Saturday, September 13, 2008
This Week in Road Cycling: Sept 15 to Sept 21
So I didn't bother to write a TWIRC last week, because I thought the world was supposed to end on Wednesday. Not only that, but the thought of having to write about a world were Bobby Julich wasn't racing his bike, is almost too much to bear. We're still here though, and I think I've managed to pull myself together...
Welcome to This Week in Road Cycling.
Local Racing:
Races in September:
-Buckeye Crit: Buckeye, AZ- Sept 20; http://www.wmrc.org/buckeye/index.htm
-Sonoita TT: Sonoita, AZ- Sept 21; http://www.saguarovelo.org/infosonoita.htm
-AZ Hill Climb Championships: Mt. Graham, AZ- Sept 28; http://presteza.com/MtGrahamIndex.html
-AZ Cyclocross Race #1: Payson, AZ- Sept 28; http://www.azcross.com/content/races/september_28th2c_2008.aspx
*Cyclocross Practice: Thursday 5:30pm @ Kiwanis Park
Pro Racing:
Vuelta Espana: Last time I we looked at the Vuelta together, there had only been two stages completed, and two different race leaders (Pozzato, and Valverde). If you've been relying on my updates you've missed a lot, but it's been awhile so I'll be brief.
Stage 3: Tom Boonen (Quick Step) took the stage, and Daniele Bennati (Liquigas) took the lead on time bonuses.
Stage 4: Bennati took the stage win, still in Gold.
Stage 5 (TT): Levi Leipheimer (Astana) took both.
Stage 6: World Champion Paolo Bettini (Quick Step) took the stage win and Sylvain Chavanel (Cofidis) picked up time bonuses on the road to get into the lead.
Stage 7: Alessandro Ballan (Lampre) spent the day alone, in the rain and got a stage win and the lead.
Stage 8: Stage; David Moncoutie (Cofidis) Lead; Levi Leipheimer
Stage 9: Greg Van Avermat (Silence Lotto) won from a breakaway and Egoi Martinez (Euskatel Euskadi) moved into the race lead.
Stages 10, 11, 12: Martinez spends the most days on the lead so far, and the stage winners were Sebastian Hinault (Credit Agricole), Oscar Freire (Rabobank), an angry Paolo Bettini (Quickstep).
Stage 13: Stage 13 was the day the race finished at the Alto d'Angliru. It's not the highest mountain in Europe, but many believe it to be the toughest (at some places the road ramps up to 24%). In any case, Alberto Contador (Astana) took control of the race and made a strong case for why he's the best Grand Tour rider in the game. He did that stupid finger gun thing though.
Stage 14: Apparently Contador really likes his victory salute. He won another stage today and padded his overall lead.
Tour of Missouri: The tour of Missouri was a week long stage race that showcased the power of the two top American teams in the world. Christian VandeVelde (Garmin-Chipotle) won the overall, and Mark Cavendish (Columbia) took 3 stage wins.
Tour of Britain: The return of Alessandro Petacchi (LPR) the asthmatic is back from his suspension and took three stage wins for his new team. The overall race was won by Geoffroy Lequatre (Agritubel). I would try and say something witty about him, but I've never even heard of him before.
Oh, so it turns out Lance Armstrong is coming out of retirement. The media went wild over this for a couple days, and next year is going to be an interesting one. The prevailing logic is that he will likely join his former team director Johan Bruyneel over at Astana. Bruyneel directed the Postal/Discovery team for all of Armstrong's tour victories. The problem though, is that Astana is the definitely the strongest Grand Tour team in the world right now. Is there room for Armstrong in an Astana roster that has Contador, Leipheimer, and Kloden? What do you think?
Till next time,
Anthony
Welcome to This Week in Road Cycling.
Local Racing:
Races in September:
-Buckeye Crit: Buckeye, AZ- Sept 20; http://www.wmrc.org/buckeye/index.htm
-Sonoita TT: Sonoita, AZ- Sept 21; http://www.saguarovelo.org/infosonoita.htm
-AZ Hill Climb Championships: Mt. Graham, AZ- Sept 28; http://presteza.com/MtGrahamIndex.html
-AZ Cyclocross Race #1: Payson, AZ- Sept 28; http://www.azcross.com/content/races/september_28th2c_2008.aspx
*Cyclocross Practice: Thursday 5:30pm @ Kiwanis Park
Pro Racing:
Vuelta Espana: Last time I we looked at the Vuelta together, there had only been two stages completed, and two different race leaders (Pozzato, and Valverde). If you've been relying on my updates you've missed a lot, but it's been awhile so I'll be brief.
Stage 3: Tom Boonen (Quick Step) took the stage, and Daniele Bennati (Liquigas) took the lead on time bonuses.
Stage 4: Bennati took the stage win, still in Gold.
Stage 5 (TT): Levi Leipheimer (Astana) took both.
Stage 6: World Champion Paolo Bettini (Quick Step) took the stage win and Sylvain Chavanel (Cofidis) picked up time bonuses on the road to get into the lead.
Stage 7: Alessandro Ballan (Lampre) spent the day alone, in the rain and got a stage win and the lead.
Stage 8: Stage; David Moncoutie (Cofidis) Lead; Levi Leipheimer
Stage 9: Greg Van Avermat (Silence Lotto) won from a breakaway and Egoi Martinez (Euskatel Euskadi) moved into the race lead.
Stages 10, 11, 12: Martinez spends the most days on the lead so far, and the stage winners were Sebastian Hinault (Credit Agricole), Oscar Freire (Rabobank), an angry Paolo Bettini (Quickstep).
Stage 13: Stage 13 was the day the race finished at the Alto d'Angliru. It's not the highest mountain in Europe, but many believe it to be the toughest (at some places the road ramps up to 24%). In any case, Alberto Contador (Astana) took control of the race and made a strong case for why he's the best Grand Tour rider in the game. He did that stupid finger gun thing though.
Stage 14: Apparently Contador really likes his victory salute. He won another stage today and padded his overall lead.
Tour of Missouri: The tour of Missouri was a week long stage race that showcased the power of the two top American teams in the world. Christian VandeVelde (Garmin-Chipotle) won the overall, and Mark Cavendish (Columbia) took 3 stage wins.
Tour of Britain: The return of Alessandro Petacchi (LPR) the asthmatic is back from his suspension and took three stage wins for his new team. The overall race was won by Geoffroy Lequatre (Agritubel). I would try and say something witty about him, but I've never even heard of him before.
Oh, so it turns out Lance Armstrong is coming out of retirement. The media went wild over this for a couple days, and next year is going to be an interesting one. The prevailing logic is that he will likely join his former team director Johan Bruyneel over at Astana. Bruyneel directed the Postal/Discovery team for all of Armstrong's tour victories. The problem though, is that Astana is the definitely the strongest Grand Tour team in the world right now. Is there room for Armstrong in an Astana roster that has Contador, Leipheimer, and Kloden? What do you think?
Till next time,
Anthony
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Meet & Greet Saturday
Hey Team,
We're hosting a Cycling & Triathlon Club* meet and greet on Saturday after the football game. All members and friends are welcome. All you need to bring is your swim suit.
See you there!
-Niko, Phil, Matt
*Although members of the ASU Cycling and Triathlon club will be present, this is not a club affiliated event and is neither sanctioned nor supported by club resources.
We're hosting a Cycling & Triathlon Club* meet and greet on Saturday after the football game. All members and friends are welcome. All you need to bring is your swim suit.
See you there!
-Niko, Phil, Matt
*Although members of the ASU Cycling and Triathlon club will be present, this is not a club affiliated event and is neither sanctioned nor supported by club resources.
Friday, September 5, 2008
First Meeting Success
Hey Team,
I want to thank all of you who made it out to the first meeting. It was great to finally meet some of our new team mates and reconnect with others. If you weren't able to make it to the meeting check out the presentation. We went over club benefits, joining, and upcoming events. Please email asucycles@gmail.com if you have any questions. The list serve is currently being updated with only this year's members. In order to keep receiving the benefits of the list serve make sure to sign up ASAP.
Thanks,
Niko
I want to thank all of you who made it out to the first meeting. It was great to finally meet some of our new team mates and reconnect with others. If you weren't able to make it to the meeting check out the presentation. We went over club benefits, joining, and upcoming events. Please email asucycles@gmail.com if you have any questions. The list serve is currently being updated with only this year's members. In order to keep receiving the benefits of the list serve make sure to sign up ASAP.
Thanks,
Niko
Monday, September 1, 2008
First Meeting of ASU Cycling & Triathlon
ASUCTC members and friends,
I would like to extend an invitation to our first club meeting of the semester. We will see you Wednesday, September 3rd at 6pm in NEEB 105 at the Tempe campus. We will go over all the details of what your membership will include including all the new and improved benefits. We have streamlined our membership sign up process. Register and pay dues entirely online! Make sure to sign up for the 08-09 academic year as soon as you can, if you have not done so already. The list serve will updated to only new members after the first meeting. Be prompt and bring questions.
Feel free to forward this invitation along to anyone we may have neglected.
Thanks,
Niko
I would like to extend an invitation to our first club meeting of the semester. We will see you Wednesday, September 3rd at 6pm in NEEB 105 at the Tempe campus. We will go over all the details of what your membership will include including all the new and improved benefits. We have streamlined our membership sign up process. Register and pay dues entirely online! Make sure to sign up for the 08-09 academic year as soon as you can, if you have not done so already. The list serve will updated to only new members after the first meeting. Be prompt and bring questions.
Feel free to forward this invitation along to anyone we may have neglected.
Thanks,
Niko
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