tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post3619805983436046003..comments2024-03-18T07:59:30.743-04:00Comments on Bike Snob NYC: Crisis of Faith: Bidding a Bittersweet Adieu to the TourBikeSnobNYChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256142855437740163noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-31268733538035118122008-08-04T15:53:00.000-04:002008-08-04T15:53:00.000-04:00On last night's CBS 60 Minutes, they had a segment...On last night's CBS 60 Minutes, they had a segment on Bill James, the fellow who runs statistics for the Red Sox. <BR/><BR/>At one point in the segment, the camera panned over a page of stats for individual baseball players. I was amused that one of those players was ... Johnny Wockenfuss.<BR/><BR/>I'd seen this segment when it originally aired, but did not take note of Wockenfuss' name. Because I'd read this blog post recently, the name cried out to me from the screen.<BR/><BR/>Funny how these things work.<BR/><BR/>-- PaulPaul Stecklerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416750891822431224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-23703810015392705002008-08-03T11:14:00.000-04:002008-08-03T11:14:00.000-04:00triathletes the funniest picture evertriathletes the funniest picture everAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-11214286543014938432008-07-30T14:37:00.000-04:002008-07-30T14:37:00.000-04:00Sorry for the late post, but I wanted to point out...Sorry for the late post, but I wanted to point out that the female triathlete on the left appears to have an erection.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-6639312331473698622008-07-30T12:55:00.000-04:002008-07-30T12:55:00.000-04:00"In Germany, they came first for the Communists, A..."In Germany, they came first for the Communists, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Communist;<BR/><BR/> And then they came for the trade unionists, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist;<BR/><BR/> And then they came for the Jews, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew;<BR/><BR/> And then . . . they came for me . . . And by that time there was no one left to speak up." <BR/><BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_they_came...<BR/><BR/><BR/>You write great stuff. But please don't mock a memorial to the most horrific tragedy in modern history.<BR/><BR/>ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-28434913287522935372008-07-30T09:23:00.000-04:002008-07-30T09:23:00.000-04:00Apparently to "Fofonov" is to do something else wh...Apparently to "Fofonov" is to do something else when locked in the bathroom too long. <BR/>"Speaking to the anti-doping prosecutor, I took full responsibility for my actions,” Riccò told ANSA. “Prior to the Tour, I made a mistake; I Fofonoved a product that everyone was talking about.”Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-63857560784700796682008-07-30T04:31:00.000-04:002008-07-30T04:31:00.000-04:00"...That is to say, they're expensive, well-engine..."...That is to say, they're expensive, well-engineered, professional-quality items which are bought by people who have little or no clue how to operate them and will never know their true potential."<BR/><BR/>BSNYC,<BR/>We don't get the Cervelo commercials around here but your statement might be based just on what you see within the boundaries of the NYC cycling scene...<BR/>Crap!<BR/>AMRAMRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395959850816510923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-53371183889173336402008-07-29T14:46:00.000-04:002008-07-29T14:46:00.000-04:00If Cérvelo is the Breitling of bikes, then what is...If Cérvelo is the Breitling of bikes, then what is the Swatch? What is the Casio? What is the Patek Phillipe? If you extend this watch analogy and give us a tour(neau) of bike brands you might come up with something both funny and insightful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-7260346532657993142008-07-29T14:28:00.000-04:002008-07-29T14:28:00.000-04:00Hi my name is paul and I own a Cervelo (R3)...No I...Hi my name is paul and I own a Cervelo (R3)...<BR/><BR/>No I don't race. Yes I suck at climbs. Yes the club I belong to leaves me in the dust.<BR/><BR/>But it is fun to ride... Only other positive was I did more winter training just to justify paying a ridiculous amount of money on a bike.edgaralgernonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00227524406825723369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-13008398532935412182008-07-29T14:08:00.000-04:002008-07-29T14:08:00.000-04:00Where's my snobbishness?Where's my snobbishness?Barbarosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11070714113397755118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-11136181380273536812008-07-29T13:48:00.000-04:002008-07-29T13:48:00.000-04:00Have those things always had two wheels?- Al Traut...Have those things always had two wheels?<BR/><BR/>- Al TrautwigSurly Bastardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01290741857681797419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-13513559451621152702008-07-29T13:45:00.000-04:002008-07-29T13:45:00.000-04:00Have they always had two wheels?- Al TrautwigHave they always had two wheels?<BR/><BR/>- Al TrautwigSurly Bastardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01290741857681797419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-75162527157105302282008-07-29T13:30:00.000-04:002008-07-29T13:30:00.000-04:00This was my favorite moment of the Versus Tour bro...This was my favorite moment of the Versus Tour broadcast: http://vimeo.com/1306780.<BR/><BR/>Also, although not amazing, Craig Hummer was miles beyond Al Trautwig in commentary and hosting.Neil Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07825899447414018660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-61137343982683025082008-07-29T12:53:00.000-04:002008-07-29T12:53:00.000-04:00Rediculous or not, the short triathlete female on ...Rediculous or not, the short triathlete female on the left could lead a paceline I'm second in any day. <BR/><BR/>I'd suck that wheel like a malnoureshed African kid trying to get the last bit of sauce of a buffalo wing.<BR/><BR/>I've only been behind a female triathlete once and it was one of the longest, fastest rides I'd been on. Never fail to appreciate the motivation of a well-toned woman on a bike in a bikini.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-78965772942602302482008-07-29T12:45:00.000-04:002008-07-29T12:45:00.000-04:00You'd think Cannondale would hire more than a 9 ye...You'd think Cannondale would hire more than a 9 year old with similarly aged recording equipment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-61970545202003775312008-07-29T11:30:00.000-04:002008-07-29T11:30:00.000-04:00anon 5:23 amYou are obviously punchy without sleep...anon 5:23 am<BR/><BR/>You are obviously punchy without sleep, but Vroomen has been a Canadian citizen for 20 years.<BR/>Regardless, Canadians prove to be a clueless as yanks with CBC reporting that a "Canadian-made" bike won the TDF. Not a single part on any CSC bike was made in Canada, which is worse than Trek calling itself "made in USA" when all they do is the frames.<BR/><BR/>As for the "Breitling" tag, at least Breitlings tell time correctly, as opposed to the 2X more expensive Colnago, or Rolex of bicycles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-69981320966744132112008-07-29T07:59:00.000-04:002008-07-29T07:59:00.000-04:00Holland, Canada, whatever.Holland, Canada, whatever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-109086772569470252008-07-29T05:23:00.000-04:002008-07-29T05:23:00.000-04:00trust Americans to think a Dutch accent is Canadia...trust Americans to think a Dutch accent is Canadian. Gerrard is from Holland nimrods.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-6286587065038473232008-07-29T04:15:00.000-04:002008-07-29T04:15:00.000-04:00Bob Roll pronounced "Tour de France" correctly. We...Bob Roll pronounced "Tour de France" correctly. Well that must have ruined my friends' drinking game this year. "Tour DAY France" was a rule, and you could guarantee to get pretty tossed on that one alone.Ron Ferruccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00418163495649967628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-88302889152961548742008-07-29T01:31:00.000-04:002008-07-29T01:31:00.000-04:00Frills, it is like your Pez sox, easy come easy go...Frills, it is like your Pez sox, easy come easy go. As for any future CE/AC contest, well we will call it a non contest as AC can accelerate, specially with Pink Ladies chasing/ lusting after himAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-6155179247082263902008-07-29T00:58:00.000-04:002008-07-29T00:58:00.000-04:00Those triathletes... no lady parts and no man bits...Those triathletes... no lady parts and no man bits. Weird.Philip Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12398341478513330159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-64672222729744723762008-07-29T00:23:00.000-04:002008-07-29T00:23:00.000-04:00andy pandy, I hope like hell that Jonathan Vaughte...andy pandy, I hope like hell that Jonathan Vaughters isn't bgw. That would be tragic.<BR/><BR/>Sorry about Cadel. That could have been an awesome set up for another AC/CE battle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-25522393650878062682008-07-28T23:34:00.000-04:002008-07-28T23:34:00.000-04:00At first glance, I thought that Johnny Wockenfuss ...At first glance, I thought that Johnny Wockenfuss card was a promo poster for a new Will Ferrell sports movie slam. He's done ice skating, soccer, basketball, and car racing flicks, so why not take a turn at baseball? <BR/><BR/>The real question is when will Ferrell get those sideburns in gear to do a cycling movie? "The Girl from EPO-nema", for instance...<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>ALuck E. 7https://www.blogger.com/profile/10336029290088565528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-51265917051853158542008-07-28T20:43:00.000-04:002008-07-28T20:43:00.000-04:00Is there chamois in those swimsuits? Essence de...Is there chamois in those swimsuits? Essence de low tide, probably? With RTMS validation as hardest working cyclists, the triathlete sector of your readership has surely been gliding around in a cloud of fit, smug self satisfaction ever since reading today's post. The recumbent crew, meanwhile, is just not surprised that someone else doesn't recognize the heights of practicality and comfort long known to their tribe. The FGFs, rising stars in the field, have too much going on to feel one way or the other. Also, it may be that they don't recognize the rider in the photo as one of their own. For one thing, the skidding posture is very basic. Boths hands are on the bars, a tight denim-clad leg is not hooked over those bars, and he appears to be wearing both socks AND cycling shoes. Speaking of handlebars, look at those curvy things. Aside from the bar tape ruining the minimalist aesthetic of the bike, there is just no way to spin those babies. And finally, that cabron has been a messenger in Texas for at least 13 years, for whatever that is worth. <BR/>-BrianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-33622016138380997772008-07-28T20:40:00.000-04:002008-07-28T20:40:00.000-04:00JZA 1.03 PM , with all of those ……’s I could sta...JZA 1.03 PM , with all of those ……’s I could start to believe that Jonathan Vaughters is BGW ???? just dauntin and scary at the same time !!!!!!<BR/><BR/>And because I had a Cervelo 5 years ago which Mr Cervelo kindly upgraded to a R3 does that mean I am a fat habitual coffee shop dweller.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-73279616936165774532008-07-28T20:36:00.000-04:002008-07-28T20:36:00.000-04:00It's "prix," you prick.It's "prix," you prick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com